Kaylee Joyce Added Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM Is aerospace engineering too niche for a college major? I???m interested in aerospace engineering, but I???m scared to go straight into it because it is a niche subject. Would going into mechanical or electrical first be better? If so, which one? I am a high school student passionate about mathematics and physics! I???ve always loved space but I want to keep my options open. I???m having a hard time deciding which path to take as I start applying to post secondary schools. I???m a good academic student, however I???m afraid I wouldn???t be ... Answers 0
Grace asked Victoria Coverstone, University of Illinois Added Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 12:21 PM What is it like to be an engineer How hard it is. Answers 0
Julia Added Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 4:58 PM Engineering Management Hello, I'm a junior in high school and currently attend engineering classes at my local Career and Technology center. I would like to major in engineering management, which is not a very common field to get a degree in. Would it be better to get an engineering degree in a field such as aerospace then go to graduate school for my management degree or major in engineering management? If anyone received their degree in engineering management; was it easy to find a job with this particular degree? Answers 1 Victoria Coverstone, University of Illinois Answered Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 4:58 PM Hello Julia, Some universities offer an undergraduate degree in Technology and Engineering Management. These programs tend to be extremely competitive and are typically degrees that are co-taught between engineering and business colleges. Students ...
Justin, Walterboro , S.C. Added Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 12:49 PM Was it frustrating learning to do your job? Was it frustrating to learning how to do your job? Also could give me suggestions on what I need to take for Aerospace Engineering. Answers 1 Victoria Coverstone, University of Illinois Answered Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 12:49 PM Learning any profession most likely has frustrating experiences during the training period. I found aerospace engineering to be no different. The math and physic knowledge that one needs to be a good aerospace engineer is broad so start taking ...
Nathalie Quintero, Daytona Beach, FL asked Victoria Coverstone, University of Illinois Added Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 3:22 PM Internship Opportunities Hello. I just finish my freshman year of Aerospace Engineering. I love all related to airplanes, and my dream job is to something combining airplanes with spaceships just as Virgin Galactic is doing. During my freshman year, it was a bit of a struggle keeping up with the classes, and also coming from Venezuela to USA. I've been really good in math and physics. I currently have a 3.72 of CGPA. Sometimes I doubt myself if I can make it, but I'm more concerned about getting an internship, because ... Answers 1 Victoria Coverstone, University of Illinois Answered Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 3:22 PM Dear Nathalie, Congratulations on doing well in the challenging aerospace engineering curriculum. You should be proud of your accomplishments and have confidence in your abilities. I recommend that you consider an internship during the summer after your ...
Nerissa asked Victoria Coverstone, University of Illinois Added Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:38 AM Feeling Unprepared for Engineering School Hello, I am a junior ME student and often I feel the effects of being a woman in a man's world. I hear of (male) classmates who took engineering courses in high school or had engineering related jobs before coming to college. I didn't decide that I wanted to go into engineering until my senior year of high school so I sometimes feel like I am "behind" the boys in class. I am just wondering if this was the case for any of you and if it affected your success in obtaining jobs after graduation. ... Answers 1 Victoria Coverstone, University of Illinois Answered Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:38 AM Dear Nerissa, The willingness to work hard and to be a team player is every bit as important in the engineering industry as having a mastery of engineering fundamentals. If you want to be an engineer, then I encourage you to go for it! You can always ...