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Originally posted by DTMMfam I used to like math, and that's why I wanted to go into engineering. Now I'm getting sick of it. What the hell did I get myself into? Run and get away while you still have a chance.

I second that

I used to like math aswell, but now I just finished the fifth analysis course - and lost most interest in anything connected to analysis. (Btw, I study "engineering physics"...)

On the other hand, they say that the interesting stuff comes later. Then again, they always say that

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I'm taking mechanical engineering degree right now.

Frankly it sucks.I dont know why i chose it in the first place.I guess i thought it was a "manly" course.I was pretty good with math and physics and shit like that.I was good.But i didnt really like it though.(hell, i didnt like any subject to tell u the truth) So i have about 1 and a half years to go and I cant wait to get this stupid degree over and done with and try a new frigging course. Theres a lot to cope with.. industrial engineering, material selection, the math, the mechanics, the computer aided drafting and more computer shit.

Seriously, my bro is a mechanical engineer himself and its a pretty boring job. And engineers dun get paid as highly as they used to.


If i were u, i'd seriously look into other options.

I was thinking either this engineering degree, or I could go for Management information systems and get an MBA after that.

Any opinions on that?

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Originally posted by OurManFlint I was thinking either this engineering degree, or I could go for Management information systems and get an MBA after that. Any opinions on that?

this field is very similar to computer engineering. you probably don't take as much math but its replaced with more business classes. In the end they may be competing for the same jobs.
Math and Science isn't impossible in an engineering program its the core classes that are hard. (3 hundred level courses)
atleast for me it was.

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Originally posted by OurManFlint I was thinking either this engineering degree, or I could go for Management information systems and get an MBA after that. Any opinions on that?

If you are going to try to get a job at the end, You'll find it easier with the Engineering Degree. Too many bloody MIS officers about the place- & they get crappy pay!

An Engeineering Degree with give you Status. Think about doing industrial site project work because this is where the money is. Another option once you have finish an engineering Degree is to Travel abroad & go over seas & get payed shit loads in places that have high demand.

Drafting Engeneering is another good option. Heaps & heaps of good paying work out their for drafters. Alot MBA graduates get into design drafting.

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i have a degree in chemical engineering. it is very similar to ME except we learn chemical reaction and separations in addition to the things that MEs learn.

the theory behind ME and ChemE are the same Differential equations, with different variables plugged in. i found differential equations to be extremely easy to grasp and the math as a whole was definitely not the hardest thing to learn in the engineering curriculum.

also, the job market is good and will be good for a while. engineering jobs tend to decline slower and pick up faster in bad economies.

also, keep in mind that your degree is worth a lot on paper but that doesnt mean you have to use any of that crap you learn in school once you get a real job unless you choose to take a technical job.

i would recommend going into engineering. i graduated 4 years ago and my degree has helped me a lot. but then, you shouldnt really rely on the opinions and preferences of other people to decide your major. if you like math and problem solving, then that's your taste. other people cant tell you what you like.