Confused About My Future Career: Texas A&M Student

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The discussion centers on a Texas A&M student contemplating a career in Chemical Engineering, with specific interests in Nuclear and Petroleum Engineering. The consensus suggests that Petroleum Engineering is a strong choice due to high salary potential and proximity to Houston, where major companies like Anadarko, ExxonMobil, and Chevron operate. The conversation emphasizes the increasing demand for engineers as oil resources become scarcer, making Petroleum Engineering a viable long-term career option.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Chemical Engineering principles
  • Familiarity with Petroleum Engineering concepts
  • Knowledge of Nuclear Engineering applications
  • Awareness of industry trends in energy and resource management
NEXT STEPS
  • Research internship opportunities with companies like Anadarko, ExxonMobil, and Chevron
  • Explore the future of Nuclear Engineering and its applications in energy
  • Investigate the impact of oil scarcity on Petroleum Engineering careers
  • Learn about the latest advancements in Chemical Engineering technologies
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Students at Texas A&M, aspiring engineers, and individuals considering careers in Chemical, Nuclear, or Petroleum Engineering.

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HI I am hesitating now about CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, since it has so many applications, NUCLEAR , beacuse I am kind of interested in it, and maybe it will be HUGE in about 10 years or so, when there is no oil :D and PETROLEUM , because it has the highest salaries!

WHAT TO CHOOSE?
I am at Texas A&M. please tell me how to determine my future career. I am so confused and i don;t have much time to think about it. SO please HELP!
 
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Hm since you got to A&M, Petroleum engineering wouldn't be a bad choice. I say that because you live right next to Houston. It shouldn't be hard to find an internship for Andarko, Exxon-Mobile, or Chervon.
 
Remember that as oil becomes harder to find, the investment in R+D and engineering to get it will go up.
 

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