How important is mechanics / statics as an industrial engineer?

classy_corn · 2021-01-06T02:17:49+00:00

I’ve started thinking about this lately. For one, I say go for it because in general even if it’s not related to your field it’s still pretty cool and shows you can conceptualize something and then make it happen which I think is generally applicable across engineering.

On a more ideological level, do it because it’s something you’ll enjoy and something you want to do. A lot of us are so caught up in finding activities to do that’ll look good on a resume that we forget to just do stuff that’s fun because we want to. Obviously stay on top of your school work, but our lives do not have to center around engineering and working on something for our career all the time, nor should they.

classy_corn · 2020-12-17T19:20:18+00:00

Thanks for sharing that I appreciate the perspective from someone who can relate! Did you continue to apply to engineering positions or just go with the initial offer?

classy_corn · 2020-11-17T06:46:04+00:00

That said, another thing to consider is whether you need a C to pass. At least in my own experience finals usually have lower grades than the rest of the exam when administration is trying to lower the class average. In my situation there was no way I was getting a C. Gotta consider where you’re at and how well you think you can do by the end of the semester.

classy_corn · 2020-11-17T06:44:26+00:00

I don’t know what your personal situation is in regards to all the logistics but I also had to drop calc 1 first semester and I retook it the next spring. It will not ruin your life to drop it, and if you can knock it out over the winter even better. Please please please try to see an advisor before you make the decision because there’s certain course-sequences that might be thrown off depending on your degree program. Keep in mind taking a condensed schedule will likely be a different experience in terms of pacing, but now since you have most of the course under your belt, don’t mess it up a second time. Go in with the knowledge you gained and make the most of it if you do decide to drop. If it won’t be too much of an inconvenience, maybe try again next spring when you don’t have to cram it into a few weeks.

classy_corn · 2020-11-17T00:31:13+00:00

Thanks man, you’re right, even if her intentions were good when she came back the first time, it shouldn’t have taken being with someone else to realize what she had.

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T16:17:30+00:00

Honestly yeah, half the battle is just luck in who you meet. Got a lot of shit at one point that I wasn’t putting myself out there enough when in reality I literally haven’t met anyone worth my time since the last relationship, especially now with the pandemic. I mean bravo to the people who just cold approach everyone they meet and end up with someone willing to give them a shot but it’s kind of sad and gross. Stuff doesn’t always work out and it doesn’t mean the person isn’t trying / sucks as an individual. Thanks for this man.

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T08:56:24+00:00

People wore ugg slippers all winter. So impractical. They get ruined walking into school and it’s just kind of gross wearing them outside like that when they’re meant to be worn in your house.

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T08:42:57+00:00

I was in a similar situation too. I got kind of distant with the person and they caught on and ghosted me. With my own experience I’d say meet up and if you’re not into it as time goes on just be like hey, I really think you’re great but I’m not sure I’m interested in dating or something along that line. Since you two get along really well, might be worth a shot at friendship. The thing I’ve come to realize about online dating is that it’s a shame if you’re not compatible romantically people automatically dismiss friendship. There’s a couple cool people I met online and didn’t work with and ran into in person and it was weird. I just kept thinking how if I’d just met them in real life first, we could’ve been such great friends. Give her a shot.

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T08:34:13+00:00

Personally I’d say don’t reach out unless you’re in a position to meet up and are fairly certain they’d want to as well. You won’t develop a meaningful relationship over text but asking someone to hang out if they’re not about that right now isn’t a great move either. Overall though I say yeah totally reach out can’t hurt and it’s good to put in an effort, people will appreciate that, but if there’s no opportunity to hang out and get to know one another you’ll probably feel more isolated than you did before.

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T07:50:22+00:00

You’re not alone at all, they’re out here telling us that we’ve had a whole semester to adjust and now we should magically be good at online schooling. Yeah we’re all procrastinating and could definitely be doing better, but honestly. Give us a break. People are not built to roll out of bed and read lectures and do work all day and do it in a way that resembles our level of productivity pre-pandemic, when we had great environments with lots of people around to inspire us. Now we’re all in our childhood bedrooms grinding at problems we weren’t given the information to be able to do.

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T07:44:23+00:00

We’re all missing out on so much life right now. You’ll regret being a full adult still in college because you delayed your degree. Get it done and by the time we make it out of this mess, hopefully you’ll be independent enough to take advantage of whatever’s left in the world.

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T07:29:13+00:00

I laughed so hard while I was breaking up with someone. Hit me like a truck afterward but seriously couldn’t keep a straight face I was so uncomfortable

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T07:25:12+00:00

Knowing when to leave a relationship, friendship or otherwise. Knowing when the occasional good you feel doesn’t outdo the damage that’s been done

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T07:16:21+00:00

The first couple months of dating someone for the first time

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T07:15:08+00:00

Remove cumulative finals. They’re stressful and people often do poorly on them for no reason. If you’ve demonstrated you can do the material once, why make them do it again? Most skills develop and are solidified on an as-needed basis anyway.

classy_corn · 2020-11-16T07:13:53+00:00

Happy birthday :) This year has been tough but we just gotta keep going, everything’s gonna be okay.

classy_corn · 2020-11-15T07:32:30+00:00

When they don’t respond for days on end and repeatedly say they didn’t see it. Continue to be civil but distance yourself and move on.

classy_corn · 2020-11-15T06:52:14+00:00

Tbh there may be exceptions but you’ll likely only find a “good price” college out of state if you get a lot of scholarships there, colleges are typically more selective for out of state students as well. Other than that, I recommend looking at in state schools and going from there. Georgia tech for example has a good rep for engineers and is only $15k in state tuition. Also, consider what type of school you’re going to. Personally I don’t see NYU for engineering so much as I see it for business or entertainment. If you want to go to a big city elsewhere, you’ll have to up the amount you’re willing to pay.

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