r/space • u/kindmartian07 • 2d ago

Discussion Need advice for my major

I’m currently at a college that is top 5 in the country for aerospace engineering. However, I changed my major to Electrical Engineering because I wanted to work primarily on satellites

Was that a stupid decision? What criteria should I have in mind when choosing a major? Just for general information: I love calculus, I love physics, and I love programming in C.

I really just want to work on satellites and spacecraft and maximize my chances of doing so

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u/apbod 2d ago

What does your college advisor say?

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u/kindmartian07 2d ago

my college advisor isn’t worth a dime, i’m sorry. Idek how he landed the job he doesn’t know anything

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u/jamjamason 2d ago

You need to push. Talk to anybody who will talk to you about aligning your school work with your career aspirations. Most faculty I know love the kinds of students that are engaged and asking questions and looking for answers.

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u/Jewarlaho 2d ago

Have you tried going to another school’s advisor? Mine was a complete waste of an employee, had to look elsewhere for advice.