This discussion provides comprehensive insights into the considerations for becoming an engineer, highlighting the challenges and rewards associated with various engineering disciplines. Participants emphasize that engineering is inherently difficult, requiring strong mathematical and scientific skills, particularly in fields like Electrical and Aerospace Engineering. Personal experiences shared by mechanical and electronic engineering students illustrate the demanding nature of engineering education, including extensive group projects and rigorous coursework. Ultimately, the consensus is that passion for the field and a willingness to tackle challenges are essential for success in engineering.
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Realistically, yes I can find that time with some sacrifices, and this is important to me so that's okay. Thank you for taking the time to talk with me about this.Dr.D said:In part, you need to speak with an academic advisor at the school you have in mind. The bigger question, I think, is really up to you. You said in the first post that you have no free time now.
Consider this. Two courses would be at least 6 credit hours in most cases (6 class hours per week). The usual expectation is that you will put in a minimum of two hours outside of class for every hour in class, so that is another 12 hours. Can you realistically expect to find 18 free hours a week in your life? Only you can answer that.