Jeremiah Marcos Added Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 3:46 AM thinking about majoring in civil engineering I have a general idea of what a civil engineer does. Before you majored in civil engineering, did you know a lot about what they do? Answers 3 Julia Lopez, Turner Construction Answered Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 8:43 AM I had no idea what civil engineering was. I went to college as an engineer but hadn't declared which engineering major I wanted to do. I kind of just ended up falling into the major and I love it. There are SO many amazing career paths you can go down in ... Yamini Grover, Fugro Answered Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:36 PM Hi Jeremiah! I had no clue what civil engineering was up until secondary school. It was when I had to finally decide what majors to choose for my bachelor's degree that I googled about all options I had. I just knew that in civil engineering courses, I ... Kara Kockelman, University of Texas at Austin Answered Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 12:35 PM Fabulous question! Honestly, I had almost no idea what civil engineers do when I was in high school. I simply found math and physics not as ambiguous, open-ended and subjective (and thus difficult, for me) as writing essays, and not as memory-intensive ...
Vera Added Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 8:59 AM Can you still a pursue a degree in engineering without being good with math? I used to be one of the best in my math class but then I switched schools and my average grade the last two years before graduating was a C (in exams) & D (participating in class). Since the sudden drop in grades took away my passion for mathematics, I am not interested in the subject as much as I used to as a kid. Now, I'm mostly interested in chemical / mechanical engineering. Answers 1 Christine Frazier-Hollins, Chevron Answered Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11:04 AM Let me start by acknowledging that changing schools is tough. It seems simple on the outside, but it takes time to resettle yourself and find your groove. Mathematics is an underlying component to nearly all of engineering. There are many types of math ...
Leyna Added Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 6:57 PM How much do grades matter when pursuing engineering? Do all grades matter or just math and science grades? I know most engineering is mostly math and science and I LOVE math and science. I want to be an Engineer when I grow up Answers 1 Ursula Gibson, Dartmouth College Answered Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:57 AM While the math and science grades can be enough to get you where you want to go, often your GPA will be used as a filter when looking at your admission file, so other courses could count against you. Perhaps you can find a school that has enough of a ...
Tanvir Added Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 4:02 AM i am very very bad at mathematics but I love mechanical engineering. what should i do? Calculus is the main problem. How i can take steps to overcome that problem? Answers 1 Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 7:24 PM Hi Tanvir. Calculus is definitely a TOUGH course. Even so, it is required for an engineering degree. Some engineering fields use the basics of calculus more than others. Depending on what specific job type you want within mechanical engineering you may ...
Sameh asked Amy Betz, Kansas State University Added Friday, September 29, 2017 at 7:24 AM Hello I wanna ask you: I'm studying mechatronics engineering and I wanna change to mechanical. What are your thoughts on this? Answers 1 Amy Betz, Kansas State University Answered Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 5:26 PM Sorry for the late reply. I think you should do whatever works best for you. Mechanical Engineering is a very broad field with lots of opportunities. I think it is important to remember that your degree doesn’t define you and you can still branch out to ...
Camila Cando Added Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 4:02 PM Hi! I’m a 3rd year biological engineering undergrad at the university of Georgia. I just got rejected by an internship position I applied for and it was totally demoralizIng. My anxiety has taken me into this whirlwind of self doubt, and am afraid I will never get a job at all. Which I know is obviously not true, I’ll get there eventually! But I was curious as to how to better prepare for interviews and how to calm myself down and know that it isn’t the end of the world that I haven’t landed an internship yet. Answers 1 Monique Frize, Carleton University and University of Ottawa Answered Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6:54 AM You should speak to older students to see how to prepare for interviews. There may also be some help for students at the college for such training. There may also be YouTube help. The important thing is to go in with confidence and try to show your ...
Alexandra Resney asked Kim Wheeler, Abbott Added Monday, September 10, 2018 at 1:02 PM Application Advice Hi Kim, I absolutely love the idea of engineering rides, especially the mix of computer and hands-on work! I am currently an undergrad studying Mechanical Engineering and looking at Grad Schools for Civil. Disney is obviously the dream - I have some questions about how you got there and how you would recommend others do so: Where did you initially apply? (The Disney Careers Website?) I know you said you were familiar with the software that Disney uses, is ... Answers 1 Kim Wheeler, Abbott Answered Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4:11 PM Hi Alexandra, 1. Yes I applied to Disney directly on the website. I started as an intern so I applied through the Disney careers website: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/professional-internships 2. I had completed two previous internships with medical ...
Cary asked Kim Wheeler, Abbott Added Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 10:09 AM I was wondering if you had any information on the Disney college program or if you know how well rounded and involved they look for students to be on applications and resumes? Walt Disney World has always held a special place in my heart and inspired me to pursue engineering, something I never thought I could do. Now I am going into my senior year as a civil engineering student. I have been struggling to get my GPA up from a 2.975 to a 3.0 for about two years now so that I could apply for Disney internships. Now I am considering the college program as well as I am feeling discouraged about being able to gain that last 0.034 points on my GPA. I am a member of the ... Answers 1 Kim Wheeler, Abbott Answered Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 5:10 PM Hey Cary, first of all, please do not be discouraged! Engineering coursework is HARD no matter who you are and to me GPA isn't always the best indicator of who's the right candidate for the job. Having said that, unfortunately that is one of the ...
Damsel Juneth C. Miranda Added Monday, April 30, 2018 at 4:55 AM Do I still have chance to make it to Engineering? I'm 31. Worked as a Nurse in Phil. I have natural love for designing, creating or building any simple machines from recycled materials. Do I have a chance to make it to Engineering? I'm not sure if I'm good at math or physics compared to others. Though I was a consistent honor student in my high school years. I also the passed the exams for FINE ARTS but took nursing and got licensed instead. But I love solving problems both in theory and in practice. Answers 1 Kathleen Taylor Answered Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 12:37 PM Don’t quit your day job. Start with the entry level courses either at night school or you may be able to do it online. If you are still committed, then figure out how long it will take you to complete your degree and what it will cost you. Remember you ...
Ani Clemons Added Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 3:03 PM How to prepare for engineering Everyone around me tells me I shouldn't pursue engineering, or doesn't believe I can really do it. What can I do as a Junior in high school to prepare myself for the engineering path? I am not a mathematical wizard, but I love using my creativity and solving problems. My biggest fear is getting to college and not feeling prepared for my engineering-based classes. I feel like maybe I'm not smart enough and I'm wondering what I can do to pursue my dream. I live in Ave Maria, Florida, and I ... Answers 1 Nicolette Yovanof Little, The Boeing Company Answered Friday, July 13, 2018 at 8:26 AM Hi Ani, I think that the best thing that you can do to prepare is continue to take math, science, and physics classes in high school to get yourself ready for the college courses. If you feel like you may not be prepared, I would recommend looking into ...
karissa Added Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:35 PM Hi, I am majoring in electrical engineering and I was wondering if it's right for me. I want to work with technology and basically, try to invent new things that could be helpful in the future. I was talking to my professor and he mentioned that electrical engineering was very specific so I should look into other types of engineering, but I feel like what i want to do is best suited for ee. Am I wrong? I am only a first year so I haven't worked with circuits yet so i'm still unsure. Answers 1 Nicola Asker, National Grid Answered Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 4:27 PM Hi Karissa. It's a tough decision and it depends on what your specific college/University will cover on their course. It also depends what types of technology/inventing you are interested in. Perhaps try researching some jobs that would interest you and ...
Caroline Marshall Added Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 6:07 PM Is engineering a fun and enjoyable career to have? How complicated is it? I'm a high school student. I love math, and engineering has always sounded like a good career path for me. However, I don't want to live my life stressed out and busy ALL the time. Will this be typical if I go into an engineering field? I'm prepared to do a lot of work, but I do not want to be overwhelmed. How complicated is the work that goes into being an engineer, on a scale from 1-10? Answers 1 Michele Miller, Campbell University Answered Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 11:05 AM Caroline, That's a great question. There isn't really one answer to it. I also loved math as a high school student. That is a big help in engineering school. Engineering classes are demanding (maybe complicated at times), and you will learn a lot. ...
Hannah Added Monday, April 30, 2018 at 8:24 PM How often do you use advanced math and physics skills in industrial engineering? Hi, I’m thinking about majoring in industrial engineering in college. The field really interests me and I think I could have the skills to do well in this type of job. I’ve been looking at typical college coursework for the major and seeing many advanced calculus and physics courses (among other challenging subjects). I’m good at math and physics and I know with some hard work I’ll be able to handle it in college. I was just wondering how often you really use intense calculus and mechanics on ... Answers 1 Yamile Jackson, Nurtured by Design Answered Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 12:44 PM Hi, Hannah, I am happy to know that you are considering industrial engineering as a career path. Industrial is probably the most versatile so you can go either way. Choose intense calculus and mechanics or not, however, if you are looking for ...
Muchen Added Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 2:09 AM I'm a student and want to become a material engineer in the future. How do you feel when doing this job? What is the outlook of material engineering? Answers 1 Linda Schadler, University of Vermont Answered Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 1:06 PM Materials Engineering is a growing field. Most engineering products are made out of materials and thus as companies develop new high tech products, they need materials engineers to help. Materials engineers work in fields ranging from aerospace products ...
Arianna Van Meurs asked Nicolette Yovanof Little, The Boeing Company Added Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 12:04 AM I am working as a mentor with an aspiring engineer, Vivian, who is interested in pursuing aerospace engineering. She has been accepted to two universities and is trying to decide which school to attend. Can you please provide any thoughts as to how Vivian can best evaluate the engineering schools at these universities and what they can provide her? She has been offered a (close to) full scholarship at both schools, so finances are fortunately not a consideration. She already knows that one school would offer smaller classes than the other, particularly during the first couple of years. Any thoughts on the support she might get in finding interesting summer jobs, access to professors working in ... Answers 1 Nicolette Yovanof Little, The Boeing Company Answered Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10:28 AM Here are things that I would look into from each school and other resources to help find out some of this information. Does the school have a career services center? If so, I would try to reach out to them to find out more about what they do and how ...
Nate Added Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 3:42 PM I'm a sophomore in mechanical engineering and did a little more research as to what the job may look like. Are jobs in this field common where you're not stuck at a computer all day. I really liked my cad class but I really do want to work with my hands occasionally. During highschool I'd tear apart any bits of machinery I could just to see how it worked. Is there a job with both in it, maybe seeing how a part failed and design it better or should I look at other options. Answers 1 Katelyn Lichte, Corteva Agriscience Answered Monday, April 9, 2018 at 9:21 AM Nate, Absolutely! I'm actually in a role currently that gets to do just that. There are a ton of jobs in the manufacturing industry that get you away from your desk, and have you working directly with the operators or the equipment. The two jobs ...
Maerone Alfa asked Jennifer Polivka, Nike Added Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 4:04 PM Does the school you attend make a significant difference (or a difference at all) in the recruitment process? Which major is less of a desk job? My dream school is the University of Pittsburgh, but I'm afraid that because it's not a big name university known for attracting the best and brightest (like the Ivies), my application might get overlooked. And which major would you recommend to steer clear of a desk job: BioMech Eng or MS Eng? I want to be working with the human interaction with the designs the sporting good company creates. Answers 1 Jennifer Polivka, Nike Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 4:50 PM When I look at resumes, the school that he or she attended has very little difference in how the resume is perceived. Like I barely notice beyond whether it's one that I know someone from or if it's in a town I've been to. I tend to be more concerned ...
Abhishek Jain Added Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 1:56 PM I'm about to complete industrial engineering. What is the scope of doing masters in environmental engineering after this ? Answers 1 Sharon Kenny, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Answered Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:59 PM Congratulations on the completion of your B.S. in Industrial Engineering! A graduate degree in environmental engineering will require knowledge in a particular set of fields that you may have not been exposed to while a student in industrial ...
carolina Added Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 10:02 PM Choosing between chemical or mechanical Hello, I'm stuck on choosing between Chemical and Mechanical Engineering and I need some help deciding. I am a senior in High school and college applications will begin in October so I need advice fast. I love chemistry and I think this will be a good career choice but I also heard it is the hardest Engineering and only have two universities that offer it that I will most likely get accepted to. I want to do mechanical because it is one of the more broad types so I'm not sure which one to ... Answers 1 Tricia Berry, The University of Texas at Austin Answered Monday, October 30, 2017 at 5:28 PM Carolina: First off, you have narrowed to two types of engineering that are broad and have many applications and career pathways in the areas of medicine, healthcare products, etc. Usually those with more of an interest in chemistry head towards the ...
Alyssa Will asked Tiera Fletcher (Guinn), Boeing Added Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 11:27 AM Hi, my name is Alyssa (13 years old) and this job has been my dream for years now. What did you have to study in highschool and college? What do you do? How can I be successful like you? Thank You. I want to work for NASA and be an Aerospace Engineer/Scientist. Some more questions are: What school/college did you go to? Why? Do you have an alternative career? Are you happy with your work? Again, Thank You. Answers 1 Tiera Fletcher (Guinn), Boeing Answered Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 9:14 PM Hi Alyssa, I'm so very happy to hear that you'd like to pursue rocket engineering. I went to a high school named Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA and it had a great STEM program where I was able to take engineering courses and advanced classes in ...