Melissa asked Andromeda DuMont, CH2M / Jacobs AddedMonday, September 3, 2018 at 10:22 PM Math is a major struggle for me, still possible to become an engineer? So I am 24 years old and I decided to go back to college about 3-ish years ago, and finally transitioned into being a full time student. I am starting calc this semester and I am having a rough time. In high school I pretty much failed all my math classes but so far I am doing well in college, (All A's) but this semester is a little more difficult for me and I'm scared I won't make it through Calc since it is all stuff I have never seen before. I work extremely hard but it takes a while for me to get the hang of math.. if I am not naturally good at math, is it still possible to become an Environmental Engineer? I am freaking out a bit because I have become so passionate about making a difference, and I know this is what I want to do one day. Related to Difficult Classes, Environmental, Math & Science, Self Doubt Reset Sort By Default Andromeda DuMont , CH2M / Jacobs Answered Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 10:14 PM I totally understand! Even people who are "good at math" struggle with calculus the first time they see it. And understandably... limits and derivatives are so foreign to all the other types of math you've studied up until now. I struggled with Calc I too. And Calc III. It's a slog through the difficult classes but they're required at every engineering school that is accredited. There are tons of tips out there on how to study and find your groove so I won't try to repeat that. Try to remember your end goal! Math is crucial (which is why it is required and will show up again when you take the FE exam) but it's not the job that you will have after your 4 years of college. If you can push through the difficult semesters, your core environmental classes will be where things get fun!! And if you decide after a couple of semesters that you are done with the math, there are other ways to have a career with your environmental passions. But don't give up just yet! I know engineers that took Calc I three different times! And you certainly don't need to make all A's to get your degree. My dad (also an engineer) always says "D for Done". Haha!