Can a Non-Traditional Student Balance Family, Physics, and Engineering?

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Shawn Christensen
Hi I'm a non-traditional student attending Wayne state university. I'm pursuing a mechanical engineering degree and BA in Physics. I love physics but want to make a decent living so I chose mechanical engineering as well as physics. I'm 32 with a wife and son. I love this forum and hope to engage in some interesting topics here.

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