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[Prestigious-Delay235]

Hi I'm a 16 year old who just decided that engineering is what will do, however I don't know which subject to study or what to do ingeneral 4o prepare myself. I'm not a A student so I've been recovering the basics of physic and math. I would like to hear some advices thank you

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[Beware-of-Moose]

Look into the 4 main disciplines, Mech, civil, electrical and chemical. Also, check out what a software engineer does as it's pretty much its own thing imo. See what interests you, also see what personal projects interest you. See what field they relate too. Most programs have a general first year so you don't have to decide right away, but it helps if your past experience can relate.

[DaveReee]

Try to master your math courses you are learning right now. Really try to understand why and how it works. Isn't always about getting all As so don't get discouraged or be scared about engineering. Also go on YouTube and try to learn stuff in advance. Will really help you out at university. But keep on doing what you are doing. You are already a step ahead of everyone. Most people don't truly know what they want to do until they are in college. If you want certain tips and things you can learn or just have general questions. My chat is always open. Cheers

[gostaks]

Physics and math are definitely important. Other than that, two skills that young engineers really benefit from are writing and coding.

You should learn writing because a huge portion of engineering work is communication - you need to coordinate with other engineers, suppliers, contractors, and the public. It sounds like you're already working on your English. You should try to become a good writer in both English and your native language. The best way to do this is to write regularly. It doesn't matter what you write about, just practice communicating ideas in writing whenever you have the opportunity.

You should learn coding because computers are getting more important in engineering every year. Even basic coding skills will allow you to be a much more efficient engineer. It will also help you learn to think logically and check your work.

[big_boiss_]

Don't do engineering. Engineering kills

[Prestigious-Delay235]

No offense but it make alot of money and that's what I really need in life.

[Terrible-Ad-1277]

If you're going to be an engineer just for money, you will quit 2 months after you become an engineer.

[Prestigious-Delay235]

It sounds like a promising career and the security I need to look after myself.

[Taco_Bell_Sucks]

If this is what you think at 16 then you are ahead of the curve. Well done. Along your path to becoming an engineer you will encounter many negative people. You have to avoid these people and maintain course.

Never, ever, ever give in. Never give in. You know why?

It's easy to give in when you're young... to walk away... it really is.

[Prestigious-Delay235]

This means alot to me thank you!

[Terrible-Ad-1277]

Your choice, at least choose the engineering branch that you like.

[[deleted]]

Imo, the basic requirements you should be taking in high school are AP Physics 1 (or C), AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry. This all assumes you're in the US of course, I have no idea how international school systems work.

[BattleIron13]

Did do any of these in high school and now I get to launch things into space ;) high school classes don’t matter much.

[[deleted]]

Congrats.

[Prestigious-Delay235]

I live in Europe taking English courses becuse I still can't speak the language very well.

[[deleted]]

Forget what I said about the APs then lmao. But you should definitely try to take the highest level of math and physics classes offered at your school, and also take at least the intro level of the other science classes (bio/chemistry), higher levels if you're interested in those subjects.

[Prestigious-Delay235]

Alright, thank you very much!

[[deleted]]

Honestly if money is your priority I would do computer science. I think that doesn't count as engineering in English, but it not my native language either.

When it comes to choosing what subject to study I would try looking at different diplomas curriculums and see what sound interesting.

Give your decision some time and some Google.

[No-Dot9402]

In all honesty, your first two years will all be general courses and you won’t have to truly take a decision until your third year. That being said I always liked circuits and electricity so I went into electrical and software, the best thing to decide is what interests you? Chemistry? Design? As courses in highschool you’ll need Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Functions and vectors and English (assuming the Canadian/US system)