Finance BS regret - 2nd degree in ME Engineering?

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SUMMARY

A finance major with a strong GPA is considering a transition to mechanical engineering due to a passion for STEM subjects. The individual plans to take Calculus II and III before graduation and is exploring the feasibility of obtaining an Associate's Degree in Engineering at a community college while working full-time in finance to maintain visa status. The discussion highlights the importance of completing general education courses and advanced math before transferring to a four-year institution to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Calculus I, II, and III
  • Familiarity with the structure of community college programs
  • Knowledge of visa regulations for foreign students in the U.S.
  • Awareness of the mechanical engineering curriculum and transfer processes
NEXT STEPS
  • Research community colleges offering Associate's Degrees in Engineering
  • Investigate transfer agreements between community colleges and four-year universities
  • Explore job opportunities in the finance sector that accommodate full-time study
  • Learn about mechanical engineering prerequisites at targeted four-year institutions
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Foreign students in finance seeking to transition to engineering, academic advisors, and anyone navigating the complexities of dual-degree pathways while managing visa requirements.

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Thank god I found this website! Bear with me, its a bit of a long explanation before the question..
So let me start by saying that I'm a finance major, senior year, excellent GPA, but tremendously unmotivated for prospective business/finance industry. I love sciences, I love maths and I've always had this huge crush on anything relating technology/mechanical structures, processes etc. I know that love alone for these subjects is not enough, performance and aptitude for them are crucial, from an academic/intellectual point of view I'm fairly good at STEM subjects. Even though my school didn't required CALC I for finance I took it already, got to love those integrals!. I'll be taking Calc II fall and Calc III during Spring just before I graduate. I want to get a mechanical engineering degree after I graduate... but there's a catch

The thing is I'm a foreign student meaning my options are limited. For the sake of simplicity I have to get a job in the finance sector after I graduate so I can stay in the U.S, love KC ... specially those sweet bbq ribs around here!. Problem is I can't stay in school to start engineering BS, my visa doesn't allows it, if I want to stay I need a job in the financial industry. My idea, bit nuts and all, was to work full time while I attend Community College for an Associates Degree in Engineering... possible ? ... and then transfer to a nearby 4year school to finish it, having already knocked off my Gen Ed courses and Calc I-III would make the workload easier? or would I have to take them all over again? Thanks a lot guys!
 
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