Life Choice, Update page 2, read the first post though Options

[devilsden97]

ok, so this is gonna be another "piss and moan" thread...sorta.

So as some of you know, I am a college student, studyign to become an Engineer. My current place of employment has me working hand in hand with engineers, so it gives me real-time job experience in the field that I want to go into.

Well...so I thought that is what I wanted to go into. The last year of college (my first year as an Engineering student) has kicked my ass. [Prior I attend college for CAD. (computer aided drafting)] I failed Calc I, two times, and it has really messed up my scheduleing. (as if that was the worst of it.) After about the first 3 weeks, I honestly, legitimatly, hated getting up to go to class. Not because its early, or because its class, because i knew everyday was going to make me mad, or make me feel dumb.

I am begining to think I can't do the work that is associated to become an engineer. My calculus teacher says that I am not trying hard enough. Which could very well be true, but at the same time, i value friends, and other relationships to be as important, or more important then 35 calculus problems. So comes the notion of, "just try harder."

Maybe I just don't want to try harder, and becoming an engineer to me isnt worth the time, or dare I say sacrafice. I like the work I do now, even tho somedays I really hate, most days are decent.

When it comes to what else id be interested in doing, i cant think of anything that really intriques me enough to major in it.


I know some of you guys on here actually know me in person, and have talked to me. I also understand all dont know me very well, but I am just looking for any insite or personal experiences that may help me make some sort of a decison.

Thanks.

Miguel aka "Migga"


(really wasnt that pissy and moany...but its pretty complainy.)

ps. any questions just ask. Ill basicly share whatever, because i want some REAL unbias opinons.


Edit: Update Page 2.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jun 23, 2007 - 12:33 AM

[Sinyk]

I agree with 95CelicaST. It's a matter of priorities. These are real life sacrifices you have to make if you want to succeed. You can't say that you don't learn anything in school compared to the real world. You learn to prioritize and manage your time and finances better and you learn how deadlines work. Also, if your friends are your true friends, then they will understand what you are doing, respect it and support you with your decision. If you are doubting yourself, you may want to take a step back and decide if it's really what you want to do. If your social life is #1 and isn't going anywhere, then you may want to think of a different career path that requires less dedication and time commitment. If you are sure that college is where you want to be, take your first year and do general courses that can apply to almost any major like english, math, art electives, etc.

I completed my bachelor's in computer information systems and the first two years of it were hell. I was doing like 130% course load, 70 hours a week of homework was mandatory and I was starting to crack in the second year, but once I got my priorities straightened out and learned to manage my time better, it really wasn't that bad. What I do somewhat regret was the 2 1/2 years off I took in between highschool and college. Not much I could do about it, but I wish I had made up my mind sooner.