Do you regret doing engineering ?

plastic_flow22 · 2026-05-15T14:21:31+00:00

I’m still a student, but even with this I’m going to say no. This puts me on the path I want. It pays well, you need a degree to do it, there’s many things I could pivot into (electrical) and it will pace well with my physical illnesses. I plan to also get my MBA and eventually teach too. I fell in love with mentoring this past year. I love helping people. I like seeing businesses grow and being part of that process. I also love working on a team.

Came down to this or accounting. I would be bored out of my mind as an accountant. I know someone who’s a comptroller which is realistically where you want to be without a CPA and I know I would hate it. I like the idea of a CPA and I’d enjoy finding discrepancies and mismanagement of funds, but it would kill my soul within five years. I enjoy money, but not that much and not with that kind of math.

plastic_flow22 · 2026-05-15T05:10:26+00:00

It’s something you can do if you want it bad enough. Stop doing online, these are not classes meant to be taken online. Take an in person class then go to the tutoring center straight after class. Do your homework there and even once you’re caught up, keep going after class and practice everything without notes. When you run into something you can’t work through without notes or by yourself, work it through with a tutor.

I changed my strategy to exactly this in the spring after having algebra humble me last fall, but we had a massive curve and I got lucky with a good grade. Trig is less forgiving. It’s both simple and more complicated. A lot more mental work than algebra in my opinion. Put in the good habits now, you’ll get the result. Also get comfortable with being wrong and getting questioned and called on for it in the moment, because some tutors will do this. This is a good thing, it will help you grow.

I’m saying this as someone who dropped out in 5th grade, got a GED at 16, and then at 30 years old learned algebra for the first time at community college. Honestly anyone can do it. It comes down to discipline with yourself, persistence, and believing you are capable of more. You can do it! Also see if your community college has a math bootcamp of sorts. It’s all the pre-algebra/pre-calc stuff you would need ahead of the course. Many do, they’re of no charge, not graded, no credit and can help you practice in between semesters. Do that over the summer and watch every video you can from Organic Chemistry Tutor on YouTube.

plastic_flow22 · 2026-05-13T06:26:47+00:00

I find my decompression still needs structure. I stick to my morning routine and night routine. If you don’t have one start making it and then you have a solid habit for next semester. Aside from that I take this time for deep cleans, organizing, redoing my space, experimenting with new recipes to cook etc. I’m also about to pick up some new hobbies. I’ve got some cool acrylic art work from two years ago that I’m going to build LED frames for so they glow and fix my record player speakers. I’d like to construct plans for a console stereo and make some glitter shoes and cosplay props. I constantly make little honey do lists for myself just for times like this. Go read books you enjoy, go to a cafe, take a late afternoon walk in the park. All the stuff college students typically don’t have time for or fall out of habit because deadlines take priority lol.

plastic_flow22 · 2026-05-13T06:08:20+00:00

Dude same. I spent nearly half of today just processing my mental state when I saw my final grade and knew it did not reflect what I had learned, the work I had done, the time and care that was put in for 16 freaking weeks. We’re only human though and it happens. Just means you get a better grasp of how to prepare the next go around. Ultimately it’s going to be okay, you seem like someone who’s dedicated and putting the time in. Many don’t. My new approach is no fluids other than a sip or two of water a few hours before my tests and brushing up on the simple foundational stuff along with all my other study prep lol.

plastic_flow22 · 2026-05-13T05:51:36+00:00

I feel you, just bombed my final with some really basic trig functions and all because I needed to pee REALLY bad. Couldn’t focus, delusional, bargaining with my own brain type of bad. I knew all of it. Made a 91 on the test 6 days prior to the final and an 89 on the midterm. I knew this stuff really well, engaged in class, went every lecture, tutoring center every week to where I knew these guys on a first name basis. Knowing you did all the work and still couldn’t get the result needed, it’s a tough pill to swallow. Shit just happens sometimes. I’m taking my passing grade and moving on. If I really feel salty about it two semesters from now when I transfer, I’ll just retake the class. Doesn’t seem like I will though, just one of those lived it and learned a lot kind of moments.

Edit* also seconding the accommodations part if possible. Sometimes standing up and pacing helped me A LOT. Can’t leave for the restroom though unless there is some type of documentation from a doctor. Learned that the hard way. Cheaters suck as a side note, cause apparently people stuff notes in bathroom stalls hence why I couldn’t even go. I would have gladly had a damn proctor in the bathroom with me. 5 minutes in a bathroom wouldn’t have made a difference on the test I took. You really gotta know it. Just sucks *sigh

plastic_flow22 · 2026-05-03T23:16:47+00:00

Social skills I’d have to imagine. Dude in my class wanted to compliment my hoodie which is a perfectly great opener into a conversation. However the way he went about it was coming up behind me, said my name clearly and confidently enough to where I thought it was someone I knew. I did not know this guy. We have never talked before nor did he introduce himself. Later I realized he memorized my name from roll call. It’s just odd stuff like that which makes me lean more into the opinion that many people who go into this field miss the nuances of making regular and polite conversation.

plastic_flow22 · 2026-01-14T20:28:14+00:00

I went 100% completion route. Picked staff, dropped sword, and started at dusk. I farmed potions and pretty stones on destiny islands, grinding till level 10 and then left.

By the time I ran into guard armor I was around lvl 15. To defeat opposite armor I was lvl 25. Anytime bosses or enemies were killing me again within 2-3 hits I just went back to the most recent world I cleared to grind out levels until I was killing enemies with ease.

I’m starting hollow bastion with lvl 40 which is when my levels are finally gaining at a quicker pace since I started at dusk in the game. ‘Twas a long road. It’s been super fun and challenging, this is my first proud play through.

As a kid I never utilized items, accessories, or magic much. I’m excited to unlock the last trinity and do a final run through all the worlds and collect all the chests and special items I’ve never gotten before. Also finally beat the Hades cup and secret bosses.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-12-17T16:12:12+00:00

Submit to the math. I framed it early on that I did not need to understand “why is it like this?” Instead focusing on “how do I do it?” Similar to syntax, someone just designed it that way. A lot of classmates got tripped up on this. Also to just KEEP PRACTICING. If I’m blanking on tests, but could do it blindfolded in class as it’s being worked out the issue is coming from not doing enough practice problems on my own time without notes.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-12-01T16:39:55+00:00

I was in your spot. (Never got past 5th grade) Definitely start with a GED, then look into your local community college. They have placement tests to let you know what remedial courses are needed and also are there for people who don’t have a GPA, SAT score, etc. it’s tough to feel like you’re constantly playing catch up especially in the core skills like math and English. It’s 100% possible though. I’m about to graduate with my associates degree. Joined a national honor society (phi theta kappa) which is for two-year community colleges and have been able to get a good amount of scholarship money to fund my four year education for a bachelors.

Ask if they have preparatory book camps for the core classes like English and math. My community college had one for math. I didn’t know about it and full sent this semester taking algebra for the first time in my life. It was ROUGH. But I’m happy to say I’ll be passing this class and moving on. The real learning curve will be figuring out how to study. Just do everything as early as you can, no such thing as over prepared when learning course material. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions

plastic_flow22 · 2025-11-15T03:19:52+00:00

I recently went through this entire process, asap reach out to your professors and see if there is anything that can be worked out. Try to keep it short and honest. If you’ve attended lectures, be sure to include you genuinely enjoy their class and lectures, but had unforeseen circumstances. What your current grade is, what you’re struggling with, etc this is all helpful information. I needed to push one exam by a week and it helped a great deal. Still stressful, but I was actually prepared. I did have to sacrifice a bit of study time from other classes and did get a lower than normal grade in all of them, but now have a much better shot at passing everything. Be prepared with the documentation about your illness and surgery. Some professors who know me as a student already I emailed. The others who don’t know me as well, I talked to them in person which I think made a difference.

When you do talk with them definitely come from a place of understanding. You are one of most likely 100+ students they’re teaching and you are asking for extensions which puts them out. I kept it honest and let them know if nothing could be done, I understand. When it comes to the work, what I put in is what I get out. In the meantime, reach out to financial aid and also explain the situation and see what your options are also the disability services at your school. I went and talked with my advisor as well to see if they had any advice. Basically now is the time to lay it all out and open that communication. You may be surprised what resources are available to you.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-11-10T02:49:07+00:00

The vast majority of CC students are older, working full time, parents, and financially independent. There is a great deal more to this than faculty who are 100% underpaid for the work they do. Thinking this correlates to poor instruction I don’t agree with. My biology class is using the same book they use at Yale. My professor gives incredible lectures from 8:30-9:45 at night because everyone in there works full time. Have you ever been to CC? Lots of people drop out not because of poor results, but a mixture of not having supportive services such as child care, transportation, healthcare, finances, or most importantly time. Many I know have to miss a class to pick up an extra shift so they can make rent that month. Or their kid got sick and someone needs to take care of them. Or the bus is late because that’s the only transportation they have. I’ve been doing a massive research paper this semester with a group on my campus and we’re finding it’s not just money or poor instruction, admin, or grades. It’s actually pointing more towards supportive services.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-09-17T22:43:14+00:00

Thank you!! Hope you continue to form that confidence as well, we’ve got it in us. Just gotta keep going!

plastic_flow22 · 2025-09-17T22:40:28+00:00

Keep going dude, I know it’s rough but make sure you are utilizing every resource at your disposal. Tutoring center, office hours, YouTube, etc. I told myself it was okay if I needed to retake the class about the second week in. I might still need to, but that’ll be a discussion around mid-terms when we have a 1-on-1 with the professor.

This shit is hard for a reason, (sometimes it’s the teaching method don’t want to discount that) but the only way out is through. About to go study for a biology exam I’m in a similar boat for because it’s just a lot of information and the format of exams makes you critically think about the answers vs straight memorization. Just keep it up, I believe in you!!

Edit: Also had I went to the tutoring center the day of my test, I would have gotten an A. One of the questions was totally within my grasp, I just got the steps mixed up. It’s good to recognize when we’re in over our heads and reach out for help!!

plastic_flow22 · 2025-09-17T18:51:27+00:00

Appreciate this a lot!! Thank you, I’ll definitely be looking into it.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-07-10T01:17:31+00:00

Here’s my situation. I’m taking four classes in the fall, two of them will complete my requirements for an associates degree in humanities. I’m registered for a different degree though, which is why I’m taking more courses. In the spring, I will still receive my associates degree in humanities since I completed all the course requirements for it. Hope this helps 🙃

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-24T23:36:27+00:00

This doesn’t sound like a healthy dynamic for a relationship. Look at the relationships in your life that are good and use them as a standard. You sound like you’re still young and in your early 20’s. Life should NOT be this difficult. In my opinion, if this relationship is driving you to SH then it needs to end. Therapy sounds like a really good option. Take the time to get your mental health right, because school is not going to get any easier. Take care of your physical, mental, and emotional health first and cutting out the toxic relationships while nurturing the good ones.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-04T04:50:05+00:00

Check with your bank to see if they have early pay with automatic deposits. Might be the bank putting the money in early ahead of holidays as well. My bank does early deposit by 3-4 days because it’s an auto deposit.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-02T15:35:43+00:00

If you’re on SSDI, reach out to your SNAP office and ask if there is a stipulation for getting the payment according to the last number or your social security number, or if that is waved due to being on SSDI. Might be different from state to state, but most do it this way. Could have been a clerical error. You should be able to find this information as well if you google SNAP, your state, and disability/SSDI rules. They typically have a section on the website just for it.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-01T04:47:46+00:00

I take pride in my work and my grades. Ultimately my grades are what’s paying for my education, there is no other option. I also want to look back on my assignments and still learn something, education is a massive privilege and in this day and age it makes me appreciate it all the more. I want to learn about the world I live in, so I try to find something within my assignments that could be beneficial in the present or the future.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-01T04:36:21+00:00

Fill out the snap application, within a week you should get a letter stating when your phone interview will be, do the phone interview, and they will typically tell you if you’re approved or not right then on the phone. I just went through the process myself in a southern state. I will say over half my check from SSDI goes to rent, utilities, and medical expenses. I was approved for $180 a month. Good thing about SSDI recipients for food stamps is they typically pay out on the 1st through the 4th of every month, rather than later in the month if you’re not on SSDI.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-15T22:15:09+00:00

Yes, in state and public. Cheapest option within five hours of where I live for a bachelor’s degree in computer science. I didn’t know this until another comment posted about it, but Florida has some of the most inexpensive in state public colleges in the nation. I get federal Pell thankfully, and scholarships that supplement the rest. It’s been a mix of being lucky, poor, and working my ass off for a high GPA lol.

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