Concentration What you are Good at or What you find Interesting?

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A Pre-Junior at Drexel University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, is seeking advice on choosing a specialization for their upcoming Master's Degree in the BSMS program. The options are Mechanics, Thermal Fluid Sciences, and Control Systems. The student has a strong foundation in thermodynamics but is uncertain about career prospects in Thermal Fluid Sciences, particularly since they do not wish to work in HVAC. They enjoyed their first controls course, despite finding it more challenging, and envision a career at companies like Boeing or Lockheed Martin, where mechanical and electrical engineering intersect. The discussion emphasizes the importance of choosing a specialization based on interest rather than ease, suggesting that genuine interest can lead to greater engagement and success in the field. However, there remains uncertainty about the specific career paths available with a Master's in Thermal Fluid Sciences.
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Hello all,

I am a Pre-Junior at Drexel University Mechanical Engineering Major. I am entering the BSMS program this fall. I need to choose a specialization for my Master's Degree. I have three choices - 1. Mechanics 2. Thermal Fluid Sciences 3. Control Systems.
As my title states should you go with what comes easy or what you find more interesting. So far I have really done well and feel as though I have a great foundation in thermodynamics. The problem is I am not sure about where that specialization will take me career wise. I do not want to work in HVAC. On the other hand I have just taken my first controls course and really enjoyed it and also did well, but found the material significantly more challenging than thermodynamics. When I envision the perfect career it looks like working for Boeing or Lockeed Martin, or something where the mechanical and electrical converge. My questions is where does one possibly end up with a Masters in Mechanical, concentration in Thermal Fluid Science?

Thanks,
EG
 
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I personally would always go for what I find interesting these days. I want it to be easy cause I find it interesting, not interesting because I find it easy.

Of course it's not just as simple as that in the end, but if you don't find it interesting, what's going to keep you interested? If you lose interest, the subject will not become any easier over time. It will most likely only become more difficult. However, if you find it interesting, it could very well become easier over time. Of course, interest shifts...

Your other question I can't really answer.
 
MEM33 said:
My questions is where does one possibly end up with a Masters in Mechanical, concentration in Thermal Fluid Science?
EG

When? After 20 years, 60 years, 80 years, 5 billion years, 10 trillion years or what?
 
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