Mechanical engineering or Aerospace engineer

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The discussion centers on a first-year student's dilemma between choosing Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Aerospace Engineering (AeroE) for their second year of study. The student expresses a preference for memorization and language skills over mathematics and lacks prior exposure to either field. Insights from forum members indicate that Mechanical Engineering offers broader career opportunities, especially in Hong Kong, where there are significantly more students in ME compared to AeroE. It is advised that the student consider ME for better job prospects while still having the option to pursue aerospace opportunities later.

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  • Understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles
  • Familiarity with Aerospace Engineering concepts
  • Knowledge of career opportunities in engineering fields
  • Basic skills in evaluating academic programs and job markets
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  • Research Mechanical Engineering career paths and job opportunities
  • Explore Aerospace Engineering curriculum and industry requirements
  • Investigate the job market for engineers in Hong Kong
  • Learn about transferable skills between Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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This discussion is beneficial for engineering students, academic advisors, and anyone evaluating career options in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, particularly in regions with limited job markets.

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I am a year one student who is going to promote to year 2 in September, and I am required to choose between Mechanical engineering or Aerospace engineer within these few days (i just received the urgent message...)

I believe I am better in memorization and language skill than mathematics [compared to most engineers ;)] however, I have not have any taste on both areas ever before...

I do not have special thoughts or interest on both discipline other than the curriculum (facts only...) like I have never knew what skills are more required in the area...

regarding career prospects, in my city hong kong, there are about four to five hundred of mechanical students while only 30 students of my uni are aerospace engineer each year. as my city have got limited career opportunities, i am not sure which has got a better prospect in both hong kong and global view.

anyone can give any advice to me? i would appreciate any of your help! thanks everyone~
 
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Generally speaking, ME is much more broad than AeroE, and consequently there are more job opportunities most places for MEs. If in doubt, I recommend that you go the ME route. As an ME, you can still work in aerospace, if you want to and find the proper opportunity (I did work in aerospace with an ME background).
 

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