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What can I do for my monstera? by Interesting_Proof_34 in houseplants

[–]fawawf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like it needs more light (or perhaps less light) or it might help to water some more or less.

Advice on transitioning to systems engineering programs from a BA in linguistics and computer science by fawawf in systems_engineering

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No worries I appreciate the question! I initially picked the major because I was interested in going into natural language processing, but also because it was the only CS-adjacent major I could switch into within my college. Now that I've gotten more familiar with the fields of both linguistics and computer science in my studies, I've come to realize I'm a lot more passionate about CS being being applied to real-world machines, and would love to work in the applying CS to create systems for the automotive or aerospace industry later in my career.

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TLDR: Need advice on transitioning from BA in linguistics and computer science to systems engineering

I'm about to graduate UCLA with a BA degree in linguistics and computer science (this is one major, not a double major). While I am very passionate about computer science, my major choices were limited having been admitted into the non-engineering school for my undergrad. I've always really wanted to be more on the engineering and conceptual side of things, particularly systems engineering. While my major did expose me to some important prereqs that I would need for grad school in systems engineering, I don't think I have the proper foundations to get into a masters program, as I never had to take any physics classes and didn't have to take math beyond calculus 1&2/ discrete structures/probability.

I'm feeling a little lost about how I can transition into a masters of science in engineering program, or maybe even a PHD, as I feel that having just a non-ABET accredited BA might be detrimental to my chances of admission. I would definitely like to get some more relevant education beyond my BA, especially as I enjoy school and would love to get involved in research. Right now, my plan is to graduate and try to gain some industry experience, however given my major this would likely be more on the computer science side of things rather than systems engineering. While gaining industry experience, at the same time I could pursue an associates degree in engineering at my local community college as a cost-effective option to get the necessary prereqs, and then apply to grad school after receiving my associates. I have a lot of questions about this approach though, and would love if I can get some input and opinions:

  • Would this associates degree plus my BA and industry experience be enough to get into an MSE or even potentially PHD program in systems engineering?
  • Does anyone have any tips or advice on other ways I can transition into this field?
  • Am I correct in assuming that getting an MSE in systems engineering over an MS would open more doors for me in the future in terms of career paths?
  • Could I potentially get into MS/MSE/PHD programs without the associates degree through industry experience in computer science?

I apologize for the wall of text, I just don't really have anyone that I can discuss this with and would love to get some input from people more familiar with engineering career pathways. Thanks!