Three day weekends?  Every weekend?  Unheard of.

 

Best wishes in picking you new major.  Try to decide what you really like most, then go for it.

Three day weekends?  Every weekend?  Unheard of.

 

Best wishes in picking you new major.  Try to decide what you really like most, then go for it.

Well, I do attend a rather small college. The student and faculty population isn't that large. Plus there aren't enough courses offered to warrant classes being held on Friday. However, that doesn't mean the entire college is closed Friday. The Library and Study hall are still open and of course the administration continues running that day too.

 

And thank you Mike for the advice

Tough question, Drew, and it's one only you can answer. Two of my kids are doing what they went to school for, and two aren't. I would advise you to give it a lot of thought, and if possible, start off in a direction that allows you some leeway, in the hope that if it's not clear to you now, it will be down the road... you don't want to be boxed into something... good luck, little buddy... Gary...

Well Drew, since i barely made it though high school, I cant really offer advice, but I can say, i think youre are a hard worker and a conscientious person. I think you can do what you set you mind to. 

 

Good luck my friend...

Three days weekend! You'll get bored with so much free time

 

About your career path, I won't give you any advice as the systems are quit differents between the US and France but from my experience: try. You won't know what you really like if you don't try (maybe not as much as I did tough ) so if you're interest in something give it a try, it can only make you richier of experiences

 

As for finding time for GA, you'll learn to make it, even if it's just a couple of minutes between classes. I know I can't resist  

Tough question, Drew, and it's one only you can answer. Two of my kids are doing what they went to school for, and two aren't. I would advise you to give it a lot of thought, and if possible, start off in a direction that allows you some leeway, in the hope that if it's not clear to you now, it will be down the road... you don't want to be boxed into something... good luck, little buddy... Gary...

Thanks Gary I'll probably do that next semester, choose a schedule that gives me a bit of variety in my courses and go from there

Three days weekend! You'll get bored with so much free time

Nah... I'll just spend my time solving differentials and integrals

 

Thanks Clo

From the practical and realistic view, consider your future based on economic demand.

 

If you look at the US infrastructure—falling apart and/or failing—structural engineers may soon be in high demand. That is (though a seemingly slim chance) if our elected government officials can get their collective greed under control, but I digress to some extent. I'm guessing this would also be a rewarding career personally. Imagine looking at the finished product, a bridge say, and think of the sense of accomplishment and pride in having had a hand in building something like that. Wow! I imagine the money isn't bad either.

 

Another way, also practical and realistic, is to look at everything based on financial impact alone. Not as rewarding personally, I think, but you may see it differently. If you can find a way that combines the two, both professional and personal reward, you may find the Holy Grail of careers—at least for you. At the end of the day, though, there has to be demand for what you do, and this brings us back to my original thought.

 

That is my two bits.

Structural or electrical engineering might be good fits with your love of math. Both fields pay decently, and both are in demand. Think about prospective employers, too. National Instruments is an extremely desirable employer, and is always looking for electrical/electronics engineers for R&D.

If you have ever have a question about types of engineering, your thought process behind a major, etc...I've been told I'm a good sounding board.

I normally suggest people do some form of the following:

 

1. Figure out your MBTI code and get the list of jobs associated with it.

2. Go through that list and get rid of all the jobs you are not interested in at first glance.

3. With the remaining list, google about each job and collect statistics about it:

  A. What is the starting salary for the job?

  B. Is there a demand for the job where I want to live?

  C. What is the job like on a day to day basis?

4. Narrow the list to your top 3 choices for careers based on the data you've collected.  E-mail, call or meet with someone in each remaining field and ask them any follow up questions you have.

5. Evaluate and choose your path.

 

I know you mentioned architect, and I happen to know someone that recently graduated and is working at a firm in NYC.  I know that he spent almost every minute of his free time working on his projects during school and didn't have much of a life.  He then started with a firm, and similar to how beginning law associates get dumped on by older, established lawyers within the practice, he too gets dumped on by the architecture firm.  I'm mentioning this because it should be a consideration when you're looking at jobs.

 

Sometimes getting a job after college in some fields has more to do with your personality and looks.  It may not be fair, or legal in some cases, but certain jobs are harder to get unless you look and act the part.  Are you the hobnobbing with clients type? Just more things to consider before picking a career.

I normally suggest people do some form of the following:

 

1. Figure out your MBTI code and get the list of jobs associated with it.

2. Go through that list and get rid of all the jobs you are not interested in at first glance.

3. With the remaining list, google about each job and collect statistics about it:

  A. What is the starting salary for the job?

  B. Is there a demand for the job where I want to live?

  C. What is the job like on a day to day basis?

4. Narrow the list to your top 3 choices for careers based on the data you've collected.  E-mail, call or meet with someone in each remaining field and ask them any follow up questions you have.

5. Evaluate and choose your path.

Thank you AJ!!! I'll be sure to follow your advice. and that goes for all of you, thank you so much for all the advice y'all gave me

13 credit hours?! Three day weekend?! 8:30 a.m class!? Boy...how I wish  Mine is like Monday to Friday, 24 credit hours (or was it more? ) 8:00 a.m to 5 pm!!! 

Drew-

 

Don't worry about your major much at this point. 

 

Just concentrate on getting your core required classes out of the way.

 

Get them done and, done well, it will put you in good standing when you do move into your major curriculum.

 

Just keep up with it!

 

 

James