Is Mechanical Engineering Right for a Passionate Motor Sports Enthusiast?

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The discussion centers around the suitability of a Mechanical Engineering (ME) degree for someone passionate about motor sports, particularly motocross. Participants share personal experiences, concerns about the challenges of the ME program, and the potential career paths related to motor sports.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses enthusiasm for Mechanical Engineering and shares their background in motor sports, seeking encouragement amidst discouraging comments about the difficulty of the major.
  • Another participant reflects on their college experience, suggesting that Mechanical Engineering is often viewed as the most prestigious engineering discipline, implying a hierarchy among engineering majors.
  • Concerns are raised about the challenges of becoming a successful engineer in the motocross industry, with one participant acknowledging the need for significant experience to enter that field.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the challenges of the Mechanical Engineering program or the specific career paths available in motor sports. There are mixed views on the perceived prestige of the ME major and the necessary qualifications for working in the motocross industry.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the difficulty of the ME program and the implications of pursuing a career in the motocross industry, highlighting the need for experience and skill development.

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I am currently a freshman in college going into Mechanical Engineering. To give some background of my self, I have been involved with motor sports my whole life (raced and ride motocross), always been very interested in working on my truck, and I have been interested in engineering since I was young. In high school I took Calc 1 and part of Calc 2, and finished with a B+ (.03% away from an A). I am taking an Intro to Engineering class already and it seems really cool and exciting. Even physics is interesting to me and I find a sense of accomplishment in completing a difficult problem that takes 30 minutes to do. I don't mind hard work, at all, all though I hope to still have time for my girlfriend, and have some sort of life. However, I seem to be very discouraged by all the people who tell me how "impossible" and difficult ME is. I am not sure how to take it and just looking for some encouragement every once in a while instead of all these negative comments that other students in other majors and people in general state. With that said, any comments, suggestions, encouraging comments?

Thanks
 
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When I was at college, mechanical was generally considered to be the "best" kind of engineering major. We tended to look down on the civil/electrical/etc. students as being inferior.

You seem to have plenty of math background, so I woudln't worry. It'll probably be easier for you than people who can't get engaged in a 30 minute problem.
 
Unrest said:
When I was at college, mechanical was generally considered to be the "best" kind of engineering major. We tended to look down on the civil/electrical/etc. students as being inferior.

You seem to have plenty of math background, so I woudln't worry. It'll probably be easier for you than people who can't get engaged in a 30 minute problem.

Alright well thanks for the info and help!
 
Do you plan on working in the motocross industry?
 
Camron201 said:
Do you plan on working in the motocross industry?

That would be awesome, but I would have to be a damn good engineer, probably something I could possibly get into after years of experience, but I am not completely sure
 

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