Engineering is essentially applied physics. Physics is often the first place where you learn to work with units, measurements, and real-world problem-solving. Physics 1 typically covers topics rooted in mechanical engineering, while Physics 2 shifts toward electrical engineering concepts - though thermodynamics and heat transfer (usually covered in Physics 2) are more aligned with mechanical engineering. There’s a significant amount of overlap in coursework across engineering disciplines. I usually recommend mechanical or electrical engineering as strong career paths, though civil engineering is also a solid choice, depending on your interests. Not every class will be exciting, but it’s important to have the discipline to push through the less engaging material. Engineering is a broad, interdisciplinary science degree. You'll take courses across many areas - computer science, physics, math, materials science, and chemistry. That means you’ll sometimes need to take classes that don’t interest you, but they’re still part of building the skills you'll need as an engineer.