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christian
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What is the best advice for someone going into enginering? #Spring25?
What is the best advice for someone going into enginering? #Spring25
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Dennis Taylor
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Hi Christian,
Most students start in fall semester. You might be out of sync with conventional course scheduling. Work closely with your Advisor to schedule classes where you meet the prerequisites for that course.
If you took college credit courses in high school, you might avoid taking a few "required" courses.
If you're trying to catch up and get on the same track as others, consider perhaps 1 additional class as overload. Long ago, I switched majors and took overload for 2 semesters to catch up. I also took some summer classes at a community college to get non- engineering requirements out of the way. It's difficult, but can save both time and money.
Ask questions; talk to instructors when you have trouble understanding the subject or having trouble on tests.
Good luck to you, Christian!
Most students start in fall semester. You might be out of sync with conventional course scheduling. Work closely with your Advisor to schedule classes where you meet the prerequisites for that course.
If you took college credit courses in high school, you might avoid taking a few "required" courses.
If you're trying to catch up and get on the same track as others, consider perhaps 1 additional class as overload. Long ago, I switched majors and took overload for 2 semesters to catch up. I also took some summer classes at a community college to get non- engineering requirements out of the way. It's difficult, but can save both time and money.
Ask questions; talk to instructors when you have trouble understanding the subject or having trouble on tests.
Good luck to you, Christian!
William Vvuko
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Moyo, Northern Region
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Hi Christian,
It's gratifying to know you are looking forward to becoming an engineer. Engineering affords you the opportunity to address some of the many challenges society faces that require engineering solutions. It's about meeting our daily needs. To get there, you need to have an open mind, eagerness to learn, diligence, commitment & passion. There are important foundational subjects you need to be good at in high school. These subjects include mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer applications, design & graphics etc.
Many options are available to aspiring candidates: civil, electrical, structural, production, mechanical, software, biomedical engineering etc. Choices are informed by inherent talent, interest, passion & aspirations.
Engineers are responsible for designing new systems and solving problems for a wide range of fields such as mining, oil & gas, construction, power generation, manufacturing, automotive, marine and agriculture.
Fundamentals of engineering include application of mathematics, electrical circuits, control systems, dynamics, mechanics, engineering design and drawing.
Internships are important as they help students get hands-on experience by applying theoretical knowledge in real life situations in addition to receiving professional mentorship. Students also get the chance to experience what the field is like and therefore make informed decisions on their career paths.
Membership in professional associations exposes members to engineering standards and best practices. Usually, opportunities are available to engineering students.
It's gratifying to know you are looking forward to becoming an engineer. Engineering affords you the opportunity to address some of the many challenges society faces that require engineering solutions. It's about meeting our daily needs. To get there, you need to have an open mind, eagerness to learn, diligence, commitment & passion. There are important foundational subjects you need to be good at in high school. These subjects include mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer applications, design & graphics etc.
Many options are available to aspiring candidates: civil, electrical, structural, production, mechanical, software, biomedical engineering etc. Choices are informed by inherent talent, interest, passion & aspirations.
Engineers are responsible for designing new systems and solving problems for a wide range of fields such as mining, oil & gas, construction, power generation, manufacturing, automotive, marine and agriculture.
Fundamentals of engineering include application of mathematics, electrical circuits, control systems, dynamics, mechanics, engineering design and drawing.
Internships are important as they help students get hands-on experience by applying theoretical knowledge in real life situations in addition to receiving professional mentorship. Students also get the chance to experience what the field is like and therefore make informed decisions on their career paths.
Membership in professional associations exposes members to engineering standards and best practices. Usually, opportunities are available to engineering students.