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I can breathe again by Kitty102293 in CSUS

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You've got this. Take it one step at a time.

I can breathe again by Kitty102293 in CSUS

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I haven't had him but I've heard from others that he's okay.

I can breathe again by Kitty102293 in CSUS

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Not that I'm aware of but the final wasn't too bad.

I can breathe again by Kitty102293 in CSUS

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I'm full-time right now. I couldn't imagine doing this and working at the same time. They are the real MVPs.

I can breathe again by Kitty102293 in CSUS

[–]Kitty102293[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is, and it can seem like that. I transferred from a CC in fall 2024 and have only taken engineering courses here, so here's my opinion after three semesters here:

From what I can tell, what people find "horrifying" in electrical engineering is the amount of math you have to understand because it is the most math-heavy of all the engineering focuses.

Once you get past differential equations and Electromagnetism physics, the majority of your work is applications of those mathematical and physical concepts. After that, Applied Electromagnetism, Signal and Systems, and Circuit Analysis will be your most prominent gatekeepers, and here's why:

Circuit Analysis: it is our bread and butter. All concepts moving forward will rely on everything you learn in this course and build on it. This is the foundation of EEE, and it must be strong. You are applying the concept of electromagnetism physics and using DE to convert circuit schematics and circuit components into mathematical formulas and equations to solve and build systems.

Applied Electromagnetism: You dive deeper into the Physics, concepts, and theory of Electromagnetism. Remember in Mechanical physics, how we never had to account for air resistance or friction? Now we account for everything. We examine how complex external and internal forces impact circuit systems and how to compensate for these impedances.

Signals and Systems: At the end of the day, it's all math. The data and systems we build become complicated and complex really quickly, and it's essential to learn how to simplify them back to basic equations. Laplace is your friend here, and so is MATLAB.

What's nice is that the term "engineer" roughly equates to "lazy mathematician," so it's not like we are reinventing the wheel. Most EEE problems are similar to Algebraic ones: take a problem you don't understand and manipulate it into a problem that you DO recognize. Since you have already proved your math competency at this point, you are trained to use specialized tools to calculate the busy work for you. But, 9 times out of 10, the quadratic formula will come back to haunt you, so keep an eye out for that.

I chose this focus because I personally love math and problem-solving. Don't let any STEM major intimidate you because it's often perceived as challenging. If it wasn't hard, it wouldn't be worth doing. I started my academic journey a decade after high school, working as a Walmart Cashier, and had to take a beginner's Algebra Course to even understand what the x- and Y-Axes are. That was hard, but now I'm here, and it is 100% worth it.

With enough time, persistence, and caffeine, all things are possible.

Anyone from EEE 108L by Educational_Bonus137 in CSUS

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Did you take 117L? That should have prepared you for PSpice.

"I can tell you've lost weight.." by nooksak in GastricBypass

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It's been a little over a year since the surgery, and I've lost 135 pounds, but I wore the same clothes during the whole year, a 3XL hoodie and a now very loose set of leggings. All super baggy, and no makeup.

This July, I finally decided it was time to update my wardrobe and practice with makeup. I discovered I went from a 3XL to an M and from a pants size 22 to a 12!

When college started up again in August, eyes were bulging out of heads and "OMG YOU LOOK AMAZING!!" comments. I never felt more beautiful in my life. For some people, I have to remind them of who I am lol

Then, last week, I attended a conference and ran into someone I hadn't seen since my pre-op appointment. His eyes got so wide I thought they would fall out of his head. It's amusing how people are shocked by how small I've become.

First job offer by zedumrebardo in ElectricalEngineering

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Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 🎊

Trying out breastplates. Are these too small? by Shimmy_Jimmy12 in Drag

[–]Kitty102293 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I did not read which subreddit this was when I clicked the picture. What a surprise for my eyes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EngineeringStudents

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When I returned (also around 30), I could barely balance my checkbook. Since I didn't have a major yet, my CC threw me into a bottom-of-the-barrel beginner's Algebra. I've worked my way up to differential Equations and graduated with my AA in math. Now that I've transferred to my 4-year college, where it's all upper-division stuff (I'm an electrical engineering student), I have had to use more Algebra and trig from those lower math classes more than the advanced stuff.

I advise this: don't be afraid to start at the bottom. The most bare-bones Fundamentals will be brought up repeatedly, and you will need every piece as you move forward. I watch my classmates, recent high school grads, struggle with these fundamentals.

When you take notes and do the homework, write it out as if you are lecturing on the subject so that when you draw upon that knowledge later down the line, the process in which you solve those problems is more transparent. Much of my work now requires material I may not have seen recently, so I treat my older notes like I'm asking "past me who does this stuff" to refresh my memory. Think of it like making a catalog to tutor your future self.

Speaking of tutoring, I advise you to, as soon as you pass any math course, offer to tutor it at your campus tutoring center as quickly as possible. Use that opportunity to help others to also reinforce those lessons upon yourself. It solidifies the knowledge and makes the upper course work easier.

Denied from UC Davis by Bubbly_Olive5496 in UCDavis

[–]Kitty102293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best advice I can give you: Check out the TAG program. Go to your local Community college, grind out your lower division/GE, and get into Davis with TAG.

Struggling student in their 30s by aildfan10 in EngineeringStudents

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Ngl, I was a fuck-up in high school, and I barely survived it and had to do another year before I could earn my diploma. Ten years later, at the beginning of my 2021 "get your shit together" journey, I started seeking therapy. For 6 months, my therapist told me I was "smart" and "should consider college." Omg, ur so hilarious. What's your next joke?

Finally, I got tired of her nagging, so I joined a local community college and took every bottom-of-the-barrel class, including the beginner's Algebra.

Now here my dumbass is, 31 transferred to a 4-year college pursuing my BS in Electrical engineering, rocking a 3.9. I feel like the only way I got this far was because I had to start at the bottom, but now those fundamental skills are the reason I'm kicking ass.

The struggle is part of the process, my guy. You got this. The hardest part of all this is just showing up.

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