|  Life Choice, Update page 2, read the first post though | 
|  Life Choice, Update page 2, read the first post though | 
|  Jun 5, 2007 - 6:42 PM |  | 
|  Enthusiast      Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  | 
				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 --------------------  Kawi Love | 
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|  Jun 23, 2007 - 3:18 AM |  | 
|  Enthusiast      Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  | 
				i think most schools that have lots of engineering students make calc i and ii hard.  Luckily, i got the ez calc I and II   . doing anything with heat flows i'd attempt to use a FEA program. other than that...i skimmed...and Yea M.E.! --------------------  | 
 devilsden97   Life Choice   Jun 5, 2007 - 6:42 PM
 devilsden97   Life Choice   Jun 5, 2007 - 6:42 PM 
  BlackCelicaGT94   What kind of engineer are you looking to become? 
...   Jun 5, 2007 - 6:50 PM
 BlackCelicaGT94   What kind of engineer are you looking to become? 
...   Jun 5, 2007 - 6:50 PM 
  97lestyousay   Work harder,  I have actually contemplated going b...   Jun 5, 2007 - 7:04 PM
 97lestyousay   Work harder,  I have actually contemplated going b...   Jun 5, 2007 - 7:04 PM
 
  orvillescelica   QUOTE(97lestyousay @ Jun 5, 2007 - 5...   Jun 5, 2007 - 8:24 PM
 orvillescelica   QUOTE(97lestyousay @ Jun 5, 2007 - 5...   Jun 5, 2007 - 8:24 PM 
  ILuvMyCelica95   QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Jun 5, 2007 - 7...   Jun 5, 2007 - 10:13 PM
 ILuvMyCelica95   QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Jun 5, 2007 - 7...   Jun 5, 2007 - 10:13 PM 
  Boss-Celica   Maybe you should change your major. I went through...   Jun 5, 2007 - 10:23 PM
 Boss-Celica   Maybe you should change your major. I went through...   Jun 5, 2007 - 10:23 PM 
  GTSOwner   Just a bit of background here.... I'm actually...   Jun 5, 2007 - 10:42 PM
 GTSOwner   Just a bit of background here.... I'm actually...   Jun 5, 2007 - 10:42 PM 
  devilsden97   BlackCelicaGT94 -  thanks for the offer but i dont...   Jun 5, 2007 - 10:56 PM
 devilsden97   BlackCelicaGT94 -  thanks for the offer but i dont...   Jun 5, 2007 - 10:56 PM
 
  orvillescelica   QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Jun 5, 2007 - 8...   Jun 6, 2007 - 8:10 PM
 orvillescelica   QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Jun 5, 2007 - 8...   Jun 6, 2007 - 8:10 PM 
  snapshotgt   Stay on track Miguel, apply yourself more -- and i...   Jun 5, 2007 - 11:56 PM
 snapshotgt   Stay on track Miguel, apply yourself more -- and i...   Jun 5, 2007 - 11:56 PM 
  pure_dx   don't worry Miguel, you are not the only one w...   Jun 6, 2007 - 12:06 AM
 pure_dx   don't worry Miguel, you are not the only one w...   Jun 6, 2007 - 12:06 AM 
  Racer_J   Well, Engineering is a challenging and demanding c...   Jun 6, 2007 - 1:33 AM
 Racer_J   Well, Engineering is a challenging and demanding c...   Jun 6, 2007 - 1:33 AM 
  daazndood   hey dude, i just barely finished my first year for...   Jun 6, 2007 - 5:53 AM
 daazndood   hey dude, i just barely finished my first year for...   Jun 6, 2007 - 5:53 AM 
  lagos   friends come and go, but an engineering degree is ...   Jun 6, 2007 - 8:32 AM
 lagos   friends come and go, but an engineering degree is ...   Jun 6, 2007 - 8:32 AM 
  JonCars17   My major is Computer Engineering because I like te...   Jun 6, 2007 - 9:57 AM
 JonCars17   My major is Computer Engineering because I like te...   Jun 6, 2007 - 9:57 AM 
  95CelicaST   I know how that feels, to be incredibly frustrated...   Jun 6, 2007 - 10:16 AM
 95CelicaST   I know how that feels, to be incredibly frustrated...   Jun 6, 2007 - 10:16 AM 
  x_itchy_b_x   haha i think about this all the time. as long as i...   Jun 6, 2007 - 10:39 AM
 x_itchy_b_x   haha i think about this all the time. as long as i...   Jun 6, 2007 - 10:39 AM 
  Culpable04   you can't drop your social life, humans live i...   Jun 6, 2007 - 11:09 AM
 Culpable04   you can't drop your social life, humans live i...   Jun 6, 2007 - 11:09 AM 
  Sinyk   I agree with 95CelicaST. It's a matter of prio...   Jun 6, 2007 - 11:09 AM
 Sinyk   I agree with 95CelicaST. It's a matter of prio...   Jun 6, 2007 - 11:09 AM 
  devilsden97   snapshotg - thanks for the encouragement
pure_dx ...   Jun 6, 2007 - 11:19 AM
 devilsden97   snapshotg - thanks for the encouragement
pure_dx ...   Jun 6, 2007 - 11:19 AM
 
  daazndood   QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Jun 6, 2007 - 11...   Jun 6, 2007 - 4:04 PM
 daazndood   QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Jun 6, 2007 - 11...   Jun 6, 2007 - 4:04 PM 
  JonCars17   I work a basic blue collar job (pallet job) that m...   Jun 6, 2007 - 1:10 PM
 JonCars17   I work a basic blue collar job (pallet job) that m...   Jun 6, 2007 - 1:10 PM 
  Sinyk   From what I have heard, the average person changes...   Jun 6, 2007 - 2:20 PM
 Sinyk   From what I have heard, the average person changes...   Jun 6, 2007 - 2:20 PM 
  Bigwaaagh   Well I can say it's normal to have doubts abou...   Jun 6, 2007 - 4:55 PM
 Bigwaaagh   Well I can say it's normal to have doubts abou...   Jun 6, 2007 - 4:55 PM 
  Mangozac   QUOTE(orvillescelica @ Jun 7, 2007 - 11...   Jun 6, 2007 - 8:34 PM
 Mangozac   QUOTE(orvillescelica @ Jun 7, 2007 - 11...   Jun 6, 2007 - 8:34 PM 
  jgreening   My advice is don't drop out of engineering wit...   Jun 6, 2007 - 8:35 PM
 jgreening   My advice is don't drop out of engineering wit...   Jun 6, 2007 - 8:35 PM 
  pure_dx   miguel, i remember when i graduated from highschoo...   Jun 6, 2007 - 10:58 PM
 pure_dx   miguel, i remember when i graduated from highschoo...   Jun 6, 2007 - 10:58 PM 
  devilsden97   Time for this thread to rear its ugly head again:
...   Jun 23, 2007 - 12:32 AM
 devilsden97   Time for this thread to rear its ugly head again:
...   Jun 23, 2007 - 12:32 AM 
  jason   good to hear your stickin with it!   Jun 23, 2007 - 1:12 AM
 jason   good to hear your stickin with it!   Jun 23, 2007 - 1:12 AM 
  Hanyo   Hey devilsden97,
Dont feel stupid because you can...   Jun 23, 2007 - 7:47 AM
 Hanyo   Hey devilsden97,
Dont feel stupid because you can...   Jun 23, 2007 - 7:47 AM 
  malpaso   Hope I have not missed your point Migga (this is t...   Jun 24, 2007 - 1:41 AM
 malpaso   Hope I have not missed your point Migga (this is t...   Jun 24, 2007 - 1:41 AM|   | 
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