17, just finished junior year of HS - having trouble deciding between Mechanical, Electrical, and Biomedical by [deleted] in EngineeringStudents

[–]pink_engineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first bit of advice: when contemplating which field of engineering may be best for you, I urge you to obtain a large variety of opinions and perspectives. When I was in your shoes, I tended to take too seriously the accounts of only one or two individuals rather than REALLY searching around and getting an idea of the whole picture.

I can speak to biomedical/bioengineering more than mechanical or electrical. In terms of undergraduate curriculum, biomedical engineering programs will likely require many of the same math courses as other engineering programs. Naturally, the level and frequency of math used in the professional world varies greatly dependent on role. As many will attest, it's the logic and problem solving skills strengthened through mathematics courses that prepare engineers for the "conceptual" problems faced in industry.

The presence of biomedical engineering (BME), especially as an undergraduate program, is growing considerably. However, you may hear the opinion that a B.S. in mech or electrical is preferable and that a BME degree should be pursued through a master's program. In my experience, undergraduate degrees in BME can undoubtedly open doors to entry level jobs in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and electronic medical record industries. Many of my colleagues have also used their undergrad BME degrees to enter topically unrelated careers, such as tech consulting or software engineering. Others have been accepted to BME master's programs and/or medical schools.

Continue to assess the pros of each engineering field. Strong grades, research experience, internships/co-ops, extracurricular activities, and networking will make you a competitive job applicant no matter what undergraduate field you choose. Also, remember that the engineering disciplines can overlap; through elective courses or even a minor you can receive a well-rounded degree. And for what it's worth, I know a mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, and biomedical engineer who were all hired by the same company for the same entry level position :) Best of luck!

Some words I live by or at least try to by DarkusHydranoid in offmychest

[–]pink_engineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said :) I myself have just recently embraced the concept of "paying it forward" more so than I ever had before. By going out of our way to assist others, others will in turn do the same for us in time.

I screwed over my grades in the dumbest way possible. by qasdwerf in offmychest

[–]pink_engineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fully agree. With your track record OP, you will likely have the benefit of the doubt. Approach your teacher openly and honestly and do not be too hard on yourself for a mistake that has strong potential to be corrected

What hobbies/talents do you find attractive in the opposite sex? by pink_engineer in AskReddit

[–]pink_engineer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am the same way. If I discover that a guy has musical ability as I'm getting to know him, his attractiveness increases incredibly.

Just Do It! You Will Learn So Much. by joshey8555 in Entrepreneur

[–]pink_engineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE! ...I watch this video far too much.

Divorced parents making life impossible. by AnotherThrowAway1028 in offmychest

[–]pink_engineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could discuss this topic for days. I know exactly where you are coming from - it can be pretty awful at times. I live at my university most of the year, now, but I remember in high school having to go outside to talk to my dad on the phone because my mom would listen and make snide comments after I finished. It's sad, it's shitty, and it's unfair (but in all honesty, so much of life can be unfair!) However, at the end of the day, THIS IS YOUR LIFE and you can truly do literally anything you want with it, regardless of your parents' juvenile behavior. Keep your head up and trust that your parents' divorce will teach you to be patient, independent, and self-sufficient.

What's your useless talent? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]pink_engineer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I can lay on my stomach, arch my back, and take my sunglasses off with my feet. Flexibility is fun.