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

[Hanyo]

Hey devilsden97,

Dont feel stupid because you cant pass math. Trust me, I have failed my share of calculus classes. The topic is pure boring, going to class is a joke, taking notes are a waste of time, and talking to the teacher only gives you false sense of hope. You can not be taught calculus but you can learn it (does that make sense?). The only way to learn math is to simply do the mother ****ening homework 9million times. The only way to learn math is to simply do the mother ****ening homework 9million times. Yes i repeat myself, but that was the only way to pass the stupid class. You have to be able to recogize the math problem and malipulate it. I know it sounds dumb and everyone says the same thing. The only example I can think about is cars. Most people will hear noise coming from the engine and they would have no clue what to do. Where as for me, I've been dealing with car all my life, I know certian tools to use to isolate the problem. This is the same as calculus, you have to get use to problems and the way they look. I hate those teachers that throw ugly looking problems on the exams, the only way to solve that problem was to use one simple trick. Those who were able to pull it off got the question right, those who didnt failed that problem completely. This is why its so important to get use to doing the math so you can use U substitution and all that nasty stupid tools the class requires you to learn.

At times, school will be boring and dificult, but once you have found your talent. You will be able to pass the class with ease. Have you attempted to take calculus at a local Junior college and have the credits transfer over to your main college? generally summer classes at Junior colleges are easier and you can ride the curve ( collective failure ftw!).

You have to be realistic about yourself, plan out your classes accordingly so you finish in a reasonable amount of time and still have the funds for it. If it doesnt work out on paper, you might want to reconsider your major. Alot of upper division classes require calculus, and you can only push these classes so far back before you can not finish in time.

Good luck.