Questions about being an engineering major

davh01
Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:54:14 +0000

sbjdorlo

High school do not prepare student well for carrer choices. People tend to say if your are interested in math and science, you should go into engineering. Yet many really now what an engineer do. My son’s high school offer an introduction to engineering as a elective. He may check if one is offered in his chool. Attending an introduction to engineering class is a good idea, but you will be learn a lot more by talking to people actual in the field.

Aside from the difference enginnering displines (ME, EE, CE…), they also have a very broad function. Their work can range from research, design, contruction, testing, operation & maintenance, sales, and marketing. Certain work are mostly office based, some are done in the field.

Some people may say if you like to build thing, you will like engineering. Not necessary true. Engineers are involved in many aspect of a project but may not be actually involved in the construction. Some may not even see the final product.

If you know you want major in enginnering, the apply to the engineering school. You can always transfer out. It also not impossible to transfer into engineer fro other school if you change you mind in the summer before freshman year. Just mirror the engineering school requirements in the college erolled and transfer in the second semester. If transfer after freshman year, you may have to take additional class or summer class to catch up. Freshman year, all engineering students pretty much take the same classes.

Also look at the college essay requirements. A required essay may be along the line of why engineering or what intrigue you to consider the field of engineering.