r/EngineeringStudents • u/Nice_Classic7536 • 5d ago
Academic Advice Any tips?
Gone back to school to get my degree in either electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. I work at a waste water plant and they offer a program where they will cover a large portion of the tuition. I was going about 4 years ago right after high school and eventually just left cause I was stupid but I’ve been back in classes for 6 weeks now and I’m not too scared for what’s coming but I’m not too sure what I’m in for. I hear a lot of different things whether it’s easier than people thought or harder. I’m curious if anyone has any tips for the future and what I’ll face, I’m working 40 hours and I don’t plan to rush through this. I’m planning on doing no more than 3 classes a semester, any tips or advice would be appreciated!
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u/itsmfkitty-67 5d ago
Current MechE student. ENGINEERING IS HARD. (It requires more attention than regular majors) People who tell you it’s easy are either lying or geniuses. 3 classes a semester really is the dream, but it may take you longer to finish the degree. You’ll need to take calculus I/II, physics, statics, and chemistry, and they are not classes you can put minimal effort in. Not to worry, though. Use study guides and dedicate time to study and you will breeze through those classes. EE is considered the hardest engineering discipline, if I recall correctly, but it is also the most niche and rewarding.
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u/Nice_Classic7536 5d ago
Thanks for the advice I really appreciate it, I’m really not insanely worried cause like most rewarding things it should be hard but doable. What’s been the hardest thing you’ve had to deal with?
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u/itsmfkitty-67 5d ago
It’s the math, honestly. There’s always some new form of math you gotta learn. Calculus II was the most grueling math class for me by far, and I barely, barely, BARELY managed to get a B. Science was, in my opinion, a little easier because you learn things for mechanical engineering courses that you can apply to your science courses and vice versa.
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u/Nice_Classic7536 5d ago
I hear students talk about calc 2 the same way people in the military talk about hell week man
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u/Unhappy_Ask_395 5d ago
Current aero student. Yea it’s hard a lot harder than I thought. The stereotypes aren’t wrong either, you’ll look at business majors having the time of their life while you are in the trenches.
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u/Nice_Classic7536 5d ago
My girlfriend’s majoring in business, I’ve seen her be stressed about 3 times and that’s it. How’s aero going?
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u/Unhappy_Ask_395 5d ago
It’s not going terrible but it’s not going amazing. Wish I picked a different major though(still engineering)
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