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Trying to decide between engineering and teaching–as weird as it may sound.?
January 11th, 2009
I am currently enrolled as a civil engineering major and although I think this *could* be a great career for me, I also cant stop thinking about possibly becoming a (math) teacher. I have always wanted to be a teacher, until right before I started college two years ago. I am really good at math and I want to have a job that contributes to society, but I feel like I’m still too young and confused (19 years old) to really know what I want to do with my life. I guess my question is, since I am having a hard time choosing which career path would make me happiest, would it be wiser to get an engineering degree or a teaching degree now? I’ve been thinking engineering just because its seems so math intensive, that if I ever did decide to become a math teacher, I would already have a good foundation and I’d probably have a decent amount of money saved up to go back to school if I needed to. Whereas, if I became a teacher first, and then decided engineering is for me, it would be a lot harder to make the transition.
I dont know. Has anyone here gotten an engineering degree and used it for something else beyond engineering and business? Isnt engineering supposed to be one of the most transferrable degrees?
the simple solution is to complete the job at hand, that is ur engineering degree and then try to become a teacher/professor at an engineering college. in that way u meet both ends of the dilema.
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Tags: Why do so many freshman think they can cut it as engineering majors?
January 5th, 2009
I go to a good school in NY where engineering is an extremely popular major including CE, ME, BIOME etc and in my Cal 1 everyone walks around like they are G-d's gift when they are at most average-mainly below. Some even said that they took Cal 1 because they took it in High school and thought it was an easy A.Am I crazy or are they in for a rude awakening? Just because Mechanical Engineering sounds like a great major, it doesn't mean you can do it, no matter how much effort you put in. It is not about just memorizing it is a field where what you learn is put into practice and if you make a slight mistake you can kill people.
I'm saying they are average in general. Like people with inflated egos who thought that because they had maybe unwarranted good fortune in h.s. they could be anything. I can't imagine they could keep up that arrogance.
I am a mechanical engineering major and I am also a qualified toolmaker. Trust me when I sat that not all things that are being produced by engineers can kill people. At the one machine shop I was grinding API gages. It is pretty precise work, but do you know what the mechanical engineer did there? He just looked up old blueprints and talked to customers. That was it. I am sure that he took all the math, and physics required but I don't know why he even needed it. He never used he never used his brain once.
Also you should take into account that many engineers end up in managerial and supervisory positions. When you take that into account why is the engineering degree even needed?
Finally, I think that it is best that you just calm down some people will flunk out and some will change majors. However, do you really need to concern yourself with this or do you need to just complain? You might also want to consider why some people might be doing below average. Maybe they are not as dedicated as you or others in the class. Part of being an engineer is to take all things into consideration before you react.
What do you think of a career in engineering?
January 3rd, 2009
A little bit of my history:
*I've always wanted to be a doctor (specifically in reconstructive plastic surgery, neurosurgery, or anesthesiology), but due to health problems, I can't do the long hours, years of schooling, and I can't really be exposed to people that are sick due to a recent compromise in my immune system.
*I've been told that I should be a lawyer because I'm good at arguing, making my points known, and in general, convincing people to agree with me/do things my way. However, I don't really think that's a rewarding job, or at least not for what I want to do with my life.
*I have always had a passion for math and science, moreso than writing, but I'm very strong in all 3 areas (not to sound conceited).
*I'm looking to make $90,000/yr+ once I'm established with a few years of experience.
Then it dawned on me — what about engineering? My questions are:
1. Does that kind of career seem to meet my needs (as stated above)? If so, what specific field? Nuclear, biomedical, etc.?
2. When you think of an engineer, does that strike you as a respectable job title to carry (i.e. the person would have to be educated and successful)?
3. How difficult is it to get employed once you have your degree (I would get my PhD)?
Thank you very much for your time and any help in this matter!
Thanks for your reply!
I just read back my question, and the arguing thing came off wrong. I'm VERY respectful of my peers and superiors — and by arguing, I meant more of a "strong convincing." hehe
Anyway, I'm thinking that I have a good shot at MIT given my schooling history and academic background. That would help me reach the $90K/year, right?
Engineering, in general, can be a good field for you. Given your interest in medicine, biomedical engineering wouldn't be a bad field. However, this field will require more schooling than you may wish. And it's filled with people who studied BOTH engineering and medicine.
You need to be very good at math and science and enjoy these fields.
You're "arguing" lean may be good, because it suggests you're analytical. However, the engineering field is filled with people that will not like to work with you if you're the arguing type.
No PhD is needed. A BS can get you a good job. A MS, so much the better. Unless you want to do something specific, like biomed, start with the BS or MS and then, in a few years, go back if you're looking to do more.
I think it's a reputable field and you can make $90,000 if you're good, working in a hot area, and working in a major city. If you're doing civil engineering for the city of Smallville, you're not going to make $90,000. Get a job designing missile systems for Raytheon near Washington, DC and you can make this salary with 7-10 years of experience. Unless you're really lucky and a hotshot, you won't make $90,000 with only 3 years of experience.
What schools in NYC offer doctoral degree programs?
January 1st, 2009
I am a live sound engineer and I am doing my Master's in Architectural Acoustics (at a school that is 3 hours from my home). I own a production company, and we unfortunately can't relocate. The M.S. is only 8 months long, so I won't be away from the business for too long. The other owner will be maintaining everything. However, I can't stay for a PhD because if I do, I'll be away from the company for an extra 2-3 years.
Therefore, I won't be able to get a PhD at all unless I find a program that I like in the NYC area. I'm not sure what I want to study, since I have no hardcore academic background. I'm a musician and a live sound engineer, and my 2 Bachelor's degrees are in related fields. I have a 3.9 GPA, but I'm not great at math or science (ironically), and I don't want to study psychology or anything like that. I just really want to get a PhD. Any ideas? What schools in this area offer doctoral programs?
A few people I know got PhD's because they wanted to. Instead of bashing me because I feel like getting a PhD, just answer my question.
One friend completed the M.S./PhD combo in 3 years. At the school I'm doing my Master's at, the total residency requirement is 3 years. Not everyone takes 8 years to finish the PhD. I'm getting a PhD because I WANT to.
My original plan was to get the PhD. in Architectural Acoustics, just like the Master's degree.
I'm not sure you understand Ph.D. programs. Most of them take at least 4 years, and require that you don't work while working on the Ph.D. I'm not sure why you would want a Ph.D. unless it is your goal to become an academic, and that doesn't seem to be your goal. Believe me, a Ph.D. is NOT an advanced version of a master's degree, and it doesn't sound at all like something you would be interested in. The other problem is that you haven't said specifically what you want to get a Ph.D. IN, and it is certainly not something to be taken lightly. I've never heard of anyone getting a Ph.D. just to get one – it is a grueling process (mine took 8 years), and unless you are really passionate about the subject matter, you won't last.