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So far I have 2 in mind, but I decided to go with The Los Angeles Recording School. My other choice was Fullsail. I decided to go with the LA one because it's cheaper.

What are other top ranked recording schools?

I'm trying to go in for producing/sound engineering.

..Also what kind of degree is granted upon graduation? I looked up the LA school. I can't seem to find out where it says that…

I think Fullsail grants a Associates degree of science or something like that?

I want to earn the highest degree possible for Music recording arts/Sound engineering. What would that type of degree be, what schools give those those out, and how many years would it take?

Here are a few of the more popular… but it really depends on where you are?

http://free-loops.com/music-producer-schools.php

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I'm a Junior in high school, about to be a Senior this fall. I want a major that is flexible, decent pay, fulfilling, and has potential to impact the world/environment. My first thoughts were Nuclear Engineering, but now I'm thinking that Chemical Engineering would be a better choice. My school's science department, however, is quite weak and even though I've made top grades, my knowledge of science (Chemistry, Physics, etc) is only average. My question is would Chemical Engineering be for me? What courses would I need to take? And what are the best schools to go to?

I wouldn't worry about your abilities of science. You will take a placement test when entering school and they will put you in the proper courses for your level. You may be a little behind than majority of students or where you want to be but that's more common than you think. Just make sure you have the will power to do the work and make the social sacrafices it takes to complete an engineering degree.

If you have a strong math and science interest and background then you will be fine. You can also look into the other engineering programs at the schools of your choice and see if they may interest you. All in all you look in good shape to major in any engineering field.

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I am just curious as to which one of these is the most rewarding, and challenging.

Whichever YOU find the most interesting. In today's world, with global warming MY interest would lie in Environmental Engineering. Just keep in mind that whatever field you choose as a career path is not worth anything if you don't enjoy it. You will be most successful in a career that you have passion for (and that applies to fields outside of engineering too.)

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I'm a junior in high school, and I have an interest in Nuclear Engineering. I found the top 10 best graduate nuclear engineering colleges, and within the top 10, PennState University is ranked #5, is a 4-6 hour drive away from where I am, and is easy to get into (apparently with my resume).

I told my parents and my brother that I wanted to go to PennState, and they told me I'm an idiot b/c I could do so much better. My brother suggest I go to a 'liberal art' college like Columbia as an undergrad, and transfer to PennState (or whichever college that offers nuclear eng.) after graduating, as a grad student.

Main reason why I still want to go to PennState is that because they offer a graduate degree for Nuc. Eng., and is within the top 10, it has to be worth SOMETHING when I go to them for 6+ years to get my masters.

What should I do? I don't want to travel far, so universities like University of CA is not in my option.

Source:
grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/eng/nuc
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http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/eng/nuc

How interesting that you're considering Penn State because that's where I got my Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering Degrees from. My opinion may be biased, but my experience was that Penn State is a great school for either of the majors. I heard the same thing from my friends and family about Penn State being a mediocre school, but they were 100% wrong, plain and simple. Penn State gets a lot of money from industry and has strong ties to Westinghouse, which is one of the world's largest producers of nuclear power related goods. The faculty is also top notch and you won't just sail through to get your degree. It will be hard work, which translates into a superior education. And industry knows this; that's why 1 out of every 20 working nuclear engineers got their degrees from Penn State. PSU is also awesome for social reasons; especially during football season.

Besides that, I wouldn't be too worried about picking the perfect school because the bottom line is that the nuclear industry is making a big comeback and the industry will be hiring like crazy. Since PSU is so close to you, I think it's your wisest choice. Don't just take my word for it, though, contact some of the professors there. If you're interested in the thermal hydraulics end, Dr. Hochreiter is a good guy to talk to.

Also, I'd recommend doing the double major in nuclear and mechanical engineering they offer. You only have to take 20 extra credits (about an extra semester depending how you gauge your time there) and you come out with two separate degrees. Not to mention it really beefs up your understanding of the nuclear engineering field.

If you want to get your masters also, you just have to keep your grades up and you'll be guarenteed to go for free and actually get paid for doing research or teaching a class (last time I checked it was $1,600 per month).

I will say that Penn State tends to focus on nuclear power as opposed to space reactors, nuclear medicine, nuclear fusion, etc. However, there are some good professors here that do nuclear science and transport theory, but in undergraduate you will spend most time learning about the power industry and Generation III reactor designs; although, no matter what school you go to, most of undergraduate will be spent learning basics that can be applied to all areas of focus. I'd consider setting up a meeting with the department if you're still unsure.

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i am taking an engineering course at my high school and i have to interview a civil engineer for credit obtaining info about them such what their field is like, how much does the average person in the field make, and what their day is like, i can not find an engineer, but i was wondering if anyone knows a university that will answer my questions online or is someone here a civil engineer that will answer a few simple questions about civil engineering via e-mail as well as you name, employer, degree & college, and email because my instructor wants to know

I will be graduating this spring with a BS in Civil Engineering, but if you’re looking for someone with experience or a PE (certified Professional Engineer), then sorry I can’t help you out much.

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