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George
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Rock Hill, South Carolina
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What college major should I consider?
I am a rising college freshman who loves cars and know how they work. I am talented in remembering things and writing essays, and I am very intelligent.
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Lisa Taleghani Bonaiuto
Vocational Case Management
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Winter Garden, Florida
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Lisa’s Answer
Hello,
It’s great to hear that you enjoy exploring problems and finding solutions! There are many exciting majors you can consider. Think about fields like engineering, business administration, or science. Each one offers amazing opportunities to use your skills and make a difference. Keep exploring, and you'll find the perfect path for you!
It’s great to hear that you enjoy exploring problems and finding solutions! There are many exciting majors you can consider. Think about fields like engineering, business administration, or science. Each one offers amazing opportunities to use your skills and make a difference. Keep exploring, and you'll find the perfect path for you!
Thank you, Lisa for the advice.
George
Neil Tolentino
Engineer
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Irving, Texas
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Neil’s Answer
I encourage you to get an Engineering degree with data analytics. Then find a niche in the auto industry like racing development of known brands like McLaren, Ferrari, etc.
Or learn the skills in customizing cars or adding high-end accessories. Upgrade, enjoy, sell, repeat.
Or learn the skills in customizing cars or adding high-end accessories. Upgrade, enjoy, sell, repeat.
Thank you so much!
George
Robert Rossi
Many things! But mostly chemistry and chemical engineering
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Robert’s Answer
If you want to put your passion for vehicles to work, consider automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, or (if you are into drag coefficients and shaping vehicle contours) aerodynamics/aerodynamic engineering. Be wary of too much self-confidence in this field of work, however: your colleagues might despise you and/or you might quickly get in over your head. Stay humble, surprise people to the upside.
If you don't work in the auto industry proper, Neil's suggestion of working in racing is a good one, and if you actually like writing (rather than just being good at it) consider automotive journalism (like being an auto industry reviewer or reporter). Also consider agricultural implements if you like rural more than city life. Good luck!
If you don't work in the auto industry proper, Neil's suggestion of working in racing is a good one, and if you actually like writing (rather than just being good at it) consider automotive journalism (like being an auto industry reviewer or reporter). Also consider agricultural implements if you like rural more than city life. Good luck!
Dennis Taylor
Self-employed
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Columbus, Indiana
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Dennis’s Answer
Hello George, It is good that you know what you like and that you have some proficiency with cars. The other responses I read should be very helpful to you.
I agree that engineering might be a good path for you, but understand that being an engineer designing vehicles is different than a mechanic working on them. Either one can be a rewarding career. With that in mind, think about how you like to solve problems. You like cars and say you like cars and know how they work. How can you use that skill? Are you more interested in designing or creating better cars, or do you prefer hands-on activity where you work with tools and parts? Are you good at math? Engineering uses a lot of math to create models of how the physical world works, for example - a suspension system, or the car body st ructure or the cooling system. Some engineering focus is testing to prove a system operates as it is intended, or meets a safety or emission standard. You can get involved in planning the tests and measurements to be made.
Since you like writing, consider Technical writing as a possibility to merge your two interests. Your career counselor should be able to help you focus on this idea.
I encourage you to talk to engineers working in the automotive industry. North Carolina has lots of business in the automotive field. If you need help meeting an engineer, get help from your career couselor or check the local SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) to get connected.
Good luck to you, George in whatever you decide to pursue.
I agree that engineering might be a good path for you, but understand that being an engineer designing vehicles is different than a mechanic working on them. Either one can be a rewarding career. With that in mind, think about how you like to solve problems. You like cars and say you like cars and know how they work. How can you use that skill? Are you more interested in designing or creating better cars, or do you prefer hands-on activity where you work with tools and parts? Are you good at math? Engineering uses a lot of math to create models of how the physical world works, for example - a suspension system, or the car body st ructure or the cooling system. Some engineering focus is testing to prove a system operates as it is intended, or meets a safety or emission standard. You can get involved in planning the tests and measurements to be made.
Since you like writing, consider Technical writing as a possibility to merge your two interests. Your career counselor should be able to help you focus on this idea.
I encourage you to talk to engineers working in the automotive industry. North Carolina has lots of business in the automotive field. If you need help meeting an engineer, get help from your career couselor or check the local SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) to get connected.
Good luck to you, George in whatever you decide to pursue.