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Avery
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Lockport, New York
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What is the most stressful part of completing a mechanical engineering degree?
I’ve been accepted into the University at Buffalo and I’ve been pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. I want to be prepared by knowing what will be the most stressful challenges. Or even some tips on how to manage the stress of a mechanical engineering degree.
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Jorge Cano Carmona
Engineering
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Jorge’s Answer
Hey there,
Don't worry about that too much. When I started university, I had the same concerns and asked other students about it. Most of the time, they were off the mark. The subjects they said were the hardest turned out to be just fine, and I wasn't a genius or anything. Back in high school, I was nervous about studying Mechanical-Electrical Engineering, but a counselor once told me, "If you enjoy it, no career is too hard."
So, try to have fun learning. Every problem can be solved if you keep going.
Relax
Enjoy
Never give up.
Don't worry about that too much. When I started university, I had the same concerns and asked other students about it. Most of the time, they were off the mark. The subjects they said were the hardest turned out to be just fine, and I wasn't a genius or anything. Back in high school, I was nervous about studying Mechanical-Electrical Engineering, but a counselor once told me, "If you enjoy it, no career is too hard."
So, try to have fun learning. Every problem can be solved if you keep going.
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William Vvuko
Retired engineer
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Moyo, Northern Region
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Hi Avery,
Like in many of the other professions, engineering is a rather involving field of study.
The truth is that people are good at different things, even within the field of engineering.
What is important is that we must make an effort to be our very best selves each day so we can excel in what we do.
One of the most important skills we need to develop is time management. How well we do this influences how much we achieve each day. In life, we need time to work, rest, travel, recreate, be with family, relatives and friends etc.
Usually, it's advisable for us to dedicate more time for areas of study where we have weakness. This, however, should not compromise our performance in areas where we are excelling. Striking an optimum balance only comes with time and experience. This optimum can be different for different people.
Approaching a mathematical field of study from first principles can be very helpful, especially in areas where we are struggling.
Like in many of the other professions, engineering is a rather involving field of study.
The truth is that people are good at different things, even within the field of engineering.
What is important is that we must make an effort to be our very best selves each day so we can excel in what we do.
One of the most important skills we need to develop is time management. How well we do this influences how much we achieve each day. In life, we need time to work, rest, travel, recreate, be with family, relatives and friends etc.
Usually, it's advisable for us to dedicate more time for areas of study where we have weakness. This, however, should not compromise our performance in areas where we are excelling. Striking an optimum balance only comes with time and experience. This optimum can be different for different people.
Approaching a mathematical field of study from first principles can be very helpful, especially in areas where we are struggling.