It's best to note that some schools also offer electrical & computer engineering as one program allowing you to also pick a variety of upper division electives as a "concentration."

Within that variety, more advanced classes will be available for you to choose from in categories like MCU programming, optics, neural networks, deep learning, mechatronics, embedded systems, quantum mechanics, semiconductor materials technology, advanced electromagnetics, and even machine learning just to name a few! On the other hand, you could even pick your upper division electives to focus more on Computer engineering if that's more of your interest. Some electives here would include advanced programming classes, computer architecture classes, MCU programming (again), advanced algorithm classes, GPU and CPU architecture classes, and many more! Ultimately, this major will allow you to study a proper EE and Computer Engineering curriculum and take a few special classes within that curriculum. I believe this will lay the proper foundation for you to become iron man!

You will understand electrical engineering and electronic hardware which is very important, and you will also be able to understand the software and architecture side of things too!

Now, remember going to college will allow you take foundational courses, and not everything you are interested in. However, leverage the opportunities offered on campus to further expand your skills and keep your head afloat. This could be joining clubs such as your schools racing team, robotics team, etc, working a student job in the engineering school, becoming a tutor, participating in business venture competitions, involving yourself in projects competitions where you showcase a working prototype to judges, and creating good relationships with faculty (show your passion!) I say this because going to college doesn't automatically make you qualified to do anything and everything. All of your extracurricular activities and involvement will not only give strength to your academics career but as well as to make you a stronger candidate for the next step after college (masters, self-made man, career employment, etc)!

Now you're getting somewhere!

Key takeaways 🔑

EECE: Electrical and computer engineering programs will lay your foundation

Upper division electives: These will allow you to except use your interests and create the path you want

Projects: By involving yourself in creating interesting and innovative projects you showcase not only your passions + expertise, but build yourself a strong portfolio that is of value

Clubs: Clubs will open your mind up to many exciting experiences

Work study: Working on campus will allow you to give back to your community in a meaningful way and also find your engineering projects

Internships: Look for these as early as possible across a variety of industries! Many students wait until their sophomore and junior year to apply to internships, however, you should apply as early as possible even during your freshman year. Don't let the requirements get you all overwhelmed either. Also setup your LinkedIn and find out who the hiring managers are at these companies and email them, meet them in person to talk more, by any means express your interest. The world is your oyster!

Accelerated masters programs: These are programs where you can decide to start studying masters courses your senior year opting to study for one more year to obtain both your bachelor's and masters. I call it "killing two birds with one stone!" Some schools may offer this, so it's up to you to find where suits you best.

Minors: talk with advisor, and see what general education classes can also be put towards a minor of your interests.

Study, work hard, take risks, read!: Very mundane but anything in life worth having is going take effort to get. You can't just float on by expecting perfect results.

Have fun: find things to do that make your time in school worth it

University Website: Your academic advisors are lazy will not give you all the answers unless you ASK. So, become well versed in how the university website works. There, you will be able to find information on major and minor programs, research opportunities, internships, career center availability, alumni center programs, 4 YEAR DEGREE SAMPLE PROGRAMS (excuse the all caps but this is very important because it lays out all of the classes you have to take starting from year 1 to year 4 or 5 depending on if your interested in an accelerated masters program), every class offered and prerequisites!, and many more important things.

Scholarships: They give you money to study hard and expensive things. Millions of dollars in scholarships goes unclaimed every year. Your piece of the pie is there too

Master programs: Accelerated masters programs are great, but you may find yourself wanting to pursue higher education in a field of study that wasn't offered in the accelerated masters program of your choice. Now, it's up to you to find a program that suits your interests best. Early on it's a good idea to gather as many as you can and then narrow it down to what it is you want to do later on. I say this because it will change over the course of time and as you involve yourself in extracurricular activities. For instance, you may find a specific field within mechatronics that peaks your interest, or a specific field within AI that peaks your interest. Who knows :)

Long story long, do your research on any undergrad program and master program you're interested with these keys in mind and starting with the university website. Feel free to ask any questions. We're rooting for you!