Jonathan aguilar asked Kristy Rasbach, General Motors AddedTuesday, December 10, 2019 at 12:08 AM I don't like math and struggle with physics. Is engineering for me? I really don't like math and I also struggle in physics. But I really do have a love and passion for cars and the mechanics and design that go in to building a car. Should I go into mechanical engineering? I really do like cars but I hate math. And I'm also a senior in high school so I have to pick a college soon but I don't know what to major in because a lot of people are telling me to not major in mechanical engineering because I hate math. I'm having a lot of trouble deciding if engineering is for me. Like my dream job is to work for BMW or Honda and help engineer the next civic or the next sports car. Related to Choosing a Degree, Difficult Classes, Engineering Skills, Mechanical, Preparation for College, Self Doubt Reset Sort By Default Kristy Rasbach , General Motors Answered Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 3:49 PM It's OK not to love math if you want to pursue engineering! But you do have to learn how to do it and tolerate it because it will be a good chunk of your education. I think you need to ask yourself if you will be able to successfully complete Calculus, through differential equations, because that will be a requirement for your degree. Most of your math classes are in your first 2 years of college, then you're using foundational math in your other engineering courses after that. I can say that I do not use advanced math in my day to day job, but I am able to do everyday math very quickly and in my head. I credit all of the math classes I took in my life for this! Honestly, I also struggled in physics. I took AP Physics in high school and then proceeded to fail my first college physics course! I learned a lot from the experience about grit & persistence, and did not give up. I simply retook the class next semester, got a passing grade the 2nd time around, and moved on to complete my degree. If the thought of all this sounds really miserable to you, then perhaps you could look into some related fields that would expose you to the vehicles you are passionate about without the formal engineering degree. Some examples of those fields are engineering design (computer aided design) or automotive technology.