Bobby AddedTuesday, February 27, 2018 at 11:52 AM How do you know if you have what it takes to be an engineer? I'm in my second year of chemical engineering and when I look at my peers in engineering, they all seem to be outgoing people who grab concepts and problem solve much faster than I can and I feel like since I'm not able to do that, maybe engineering is not for me. Related to Chemical, Difficult Classes, Engineering Skills, Self Doubt Reset Sort By Default Kristin Malosh , North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 9:56 PM Hi Bobby, You certainly don't have to be outgoing to be an engineer! The speed of problem solving or grasping concepts isn't nearly as important as being able to logic through the problem and find solutions. So, I would say if you love solving problems and want to figure out solutions to complex scenarios, engineering is still for you. I'm not a chemical engineer, but I do know those classes are tough. It is normal to feel self doubt and question if you are on the right path. I strongly suggest finding an internship or some other program to get some real-world experience as a ChemE. The life of an engineer outside of the college setting can really change your outlook of what engineering really is- so don't give up! Best of luck to you. Kristin