Can you be a good engineer and at the same time abe a human?

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The discussion revolves around the pursuit of a career in engineering, specifically mechanical engineering, while maintaining a balanced social life. Participants express the belief that it is possible to excel in engineering and still engage socially, citing examples of engineers who are married and have families. There is humor about stereotypes of engineers and physicists, with some suggesting that physicists are more socially adept than engineers. The conversation touches on the study and work hours required for engineering, emphasizing that practical experience often counts as learning. Members suggest that engineering can offer a fulfilling career that allows for a healthy work-life balance, with opportunities for social interaction through clubs and competitions. Additionally, the topic of engineers as potential revolutionary politicians is raised, highlighting the potential for engineers to contribute positively to society. Overall, the consensus is that one can pursue a passion for engineering without sacrificing social connections or personal interests.
  • #31
djeikyb said:
I'm a physicist, and I attract everyone in the known universe with a force proportional to the product of our masses and inversely proportional to the distance between us squared.

:smile: I see the makings of a pick-up line
 
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  • #32
AlexES16 said:
Dude how much is the work/study hours a day to be a good engineer? i mean you have to be refreshing the memory and learning more.

people keep up with the things that interest them, almost as a matter of leisure. when you go to the magazine rack, what do you pick up and read (other than the ones with the "perfect 10s") ?
 
  • #33
Proton Soup said:
people keep up with the things that interest them, almost as a matter of leisure. when you go to the magazine rack, what do you pick up and read (other than the ones with the "perfect 10s") ?

Well energy and politics+ social problems. Actually i will post a question here,

Can a engineer be a revolutionary politician(not a joke and lier politic a honest one)
 
  • #34
Hey i am really into this:

Can a engineer be a revolutionary politician(not a joke and lier politic a honest one) . I live in El Salvador a 3rd world country, one of the most violent in the world and one of the most vulnerable for the climatic change, foreign companies have come to my country and take it all, we have a free trade with USA and the right wing buys death squads to aterrorize the population.
 
  • #35
djeikyb said:
I'm a physicist, and I attract everyone in the known universe with a force proportional to the product of our masses and inversely proportional to the distance between us squared.

Booo that's physics of my physics book( Wilson Buffa Lou) xD.
 
  • #36
djeikyb said:
While I'm not an engineer, my roommate is. He only does a couple hours a week of actual studying, studying as in reading or reviewing notes for classes. However, that's mostly because in practical (real) majors like engineering and physics, study time is mostly the same as homework time.
I will also say that for engineering, "study time" doesn't have to be actual studying. Hands on experiences in many college activities provides engineering experience and gives you an opportunity to learn useful things outside of a classroom. For example, engineers at the University of Oklahoma compete in several things. One team builds an off-road vehicle and goes to national competition (http://students.sae.org/competitions/bajasae/about.htm). There are lots of other competitions as well- Design-Build-Fly is another awesome one.

In short, don't let "hours spent studying" be a deciding factor in picking a major.



Sounds awesome, give you a time for starting a revolution in a country? starting by the nation university.
 
  • #37
AlexES16 said:
Hey i am really into this:

Can a engineer be a revolutionary politician(not a joke and lier politic a honest one) . I live in El Salvador a 3rd world country, one of the most violent in the world and one of the most vulnerable for the climatic change, foreign companies have come to my country and take it all, we have a free trade with USA and the right wing buys death squads to aterrorize the population.

Che was a med student. Castro, a lawyer.
 
  • #38
Proton Soup said:
Che was a med student. Castro, a lawyer.

Yeah they were no dumb, ill be an engineer. engineer helps a lot in the society.
 
  • #39
BTW Bohr was an apossionate to football and was good at it. Einstein was a socialist and linked to many communist leagues.
 
  • #40
AlexES16 said:
Hahaha pretty well, well there can be a nother question have an engineer(good engineer) dated a perfect 10 xD?

Sure, I've dated engineers. :biggrin: :smile: :-p
 
  • #41
Moonbear said:
Sure, I've dated engineers. :biggrin: :smile: :-p

Awesomeeee xD
 

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