Brian Swain
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Would Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering be the best fit for me?
I am interested in engineering and I want to stay close to the trades. (to be clear what I mean by the trades are the skilled construction trades like carpentry, electrical, and plumbing). I enjoy working with moving parts like with power tools, I like doing electrical wiring work, and I am...
How long does it take colleges to process your FAFSA number and create a package for you and what does it mean if it originally says that I am not eligible for federal/State aid #Fall25?
I am a senior in high school waiting for more info about financial support for a college I am interested in. #Fall25
What does a job as a mechanical engineer look like and what tasks would you do?
I'm curious to know what everyday life for an engineer would look like. Does working as an engineer mean a more flexible day-to-day life?
How do I go about finding the right major for myself?
I am a 17 year old high-school student and I've been doing photography for quite some time and started my own business from it. But I'm also a student who loves math and engineering and I feel as if I'm destined for it, but I'm still unsure because of how much I love photography. #Fall25
How do I decide which college to transfer to?
I'm currently enrolled in a community college and am planning on transfering to an university for electrical engineering after finishing my gen ed. Typically, what should I look for when making the choice and how do I know that an university have good funding for the major I want?
What is a good starting salary for a hospitality management major?
I am a sophomore at FDU studying hospitality management and tourism. I am a skilled baker with experience in restaurant and retail.
Should I continue doing extracurriculars/sports I don't love anymore since they will make my college application look better?
I'm a junior, and I'm not as interested in some of my extracurriculars as I used to be. I feel like I'm only doing them because I don't want to quit when I'll be applying to college next year, but they're also making it harder to find time for the things I enjoy. My parents cautioned me against...
Do I switch my major?????
I am currently a Mechanical engineering student, but I am dreading the rest of my classes. I love the design and problem solving, but hate the math/physics/theory side of things. Do I just push through the rest of my classes, or is mechanical engineering not for me?
Practical activities?
What IT jobs can I get with an Associate's degree in Information Technology? I enjoy building things and like hands-on jobs that are also well-paid. I learn quite quickly, so any practical job I can get with my Associate's degree in Information Technology would be a good career option for me.
Are you able to get a job above entry level wage? if so how? If not why?
ive always known you cant start at the top when first getting a job. But ive always wondered is there a way to get a head start? would i need any programs or experiences? Would a high level university be enough?
How does anyone move past the dread of having a job?
I'm serious! I really hate the idea of having a job, so how can anyone stand to have one? I've never had one before as a junior in high school, but the little work experience I do have tells me I could never do this every day for the rest of my life. I'm so lazy, I wish I could just live in...
Is it more practical for me to become an aerospace engineer or a mechanical engineer ?
I've dreamed of making rovers and even designs for them to launch into space and discover new things in different planets. I recenetly went to a college fair where engineer professionals and college proffersors were presents and I had asked about a specific aerospace program to one for the...
If I become a mechanical engineer, can I become a mechanic ?
I was always apart of a family who worked on cars. I want to continue that but also become a aerospace engineer. I also want to be become a aerospace engineer but I'm not sure which I should be. I don't know if it's reasonable to do both.
I need help for my future?
I am in 7th grade, and I am trying to find what I want to do for my future job but I am unsure because there are many options! I like technology, designing things, and I also like building things kind of like engineering are there any things that could let me do all of those and that would also...
Tips/advice for high school student wanting to pursue engineering?
I’ve always had an interest in science and have decided I want to go into engineering in college, specifically majoring in MechE. As someone who is taking a year ahead my grade in math but is not specifically very good nor bad at it, is it unrealistic for me to want to pursue engineering? I can...