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Hi I am currently finishing up my associates degree in engineering science. This degree has taken me 4 years to do because of having to start from high-school level math, chemistry, and physics. I currently have a 3.33 overall gpa. I have done good in physics, and math is a strong point of mine. I am currently taking dynamics, strength of materials, electrical circuits, and differential equations. I am struggling so much in dynamics, and strength of materials is killing me as well. I’m looking at getting C's in both of them. I was wondering in your opinion should this be a sign for me to not continue mechanical engineering?? how are the courses like for junior and senior year ?? I am also really nervous because I am transferring, and from what I hear getting help these next 2 years as for tutors is not really possible. That is how I have been doing good is by having tutoring available. How were you able to get enough help your junior and senior year to make it through?

posted by Mike from Mech E Student on April 24, 2013
Hello, I was in the navy for a year and a half in the Navy Nuclear Power program and I had to get out due to certain medical issues (nothing terrible). Anyways, the program is split into three separate categories, which in simplest terms were electrical, software and mechanical engineering. I was more in the electrical. After getting out, I realized I wanted to stay in engineering, but I can't seem to choose between electrical and mechanical. I've learned a lot about the electrical, but I am more interested in the mechanical, I think. Can you give me any advice as far as choosing which one to pursue? Thank you for your time. ~~Liz.

posted by Liz from Charleston, SC on January 16, 2013
i m confused making a choice between mechanical eng and computer eng. i want to know more about these two fields. n as to which one is more suitable as a future career being a female. i m more inclined towards mechanics dealing with motions n applications rather than electromagnetic parts of physics. plz do suggest me about the same...

posted by namrata from india on March 28, 2012

by Kara Cox
I highly recommend mechanical engineering, especially if you are more interested in dynamics (motions). I doubt that it is easy to be a female engineer in any industry and I think you should stick with what you find most interesting. Mechanical engineering opens you up to almost any type of engineering job. Any company that does any kind of engineering work always needs a mechanical engineer. For example, I was hired by Lockheed Martin as a mechanical engineer and went on to work as a aeronautical engineer for them. Mechanics is the basic stepping stone for all engineering disciplines. This gives you the most options for your future. Plus, if you already feel an affinity for mechanics you will find it much easier to stay with in the future when things get tougher to understand. Best of Luck! Kara Cox

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