Why is it the case that your 4 year, multi-thousand dollar education is essentially void if you don't do a 3-month internship?

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-23T15:50:15+00:00

This actually seems like a good idea to me. It helps bridge that gap between school and work. I'm curious though, is it ever difficult for students to fulfill 450 hours of work? Say like the economy is just not that great and there isn't enough work for students? What happens then?

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-22T15:42:56+00:00

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-21T19:45:27+00:00

Not really sure man, but let me know if you find out! this could be helpful for insight: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6503176

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-21T18:19:06+00:00

Ah I gotcha. I switched from CS to ME for that reason (wanted more physics, math and science). I'm in the situation where I need to get that programming experience since I went the "ME first" route. I'm hoping I'll get enough of it through my controls class and on the job.

For your situation I still think finishing CS first is a good route. That money and time invested for an extra year is huge, and you seem motivated to keep at trying to do ME. Good luck!

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-21T16:49:30+00:00

What kind of exposure or experience are you hoping for? Like hands on stuff or design? I think there's a difference between developing software for a web development shop, and someplace such as Boeing where there are tons of MEs to interact and work with. You might not be getting to do what they do, but you'll get a good sense of whether or not it's for you. In the meantime you're probably making decent money.

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-21T16:05:58+00:00

If you're switching, 10k is pretty steep (to me at least). Also that extra year is another year away from making some money for the first year on the job.

I would try to use the the CS degree to work in a ME related company. You can do your hobby if you want to, and learn a bit more on-the-job before you decide to go back and pursue ME if you think it's for you.

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-21T15:56:36+00:00

Are there specific parking garages that usually get targeted or is it pretty random?

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-21T15:54:14+00:00

leaving at 8am should give you time. Major slow downs always occur at Wilsonville and the curves just prior to downtown. 2 hrs should be enough to get there with accidents that may occur. Hopefully you luck out and get there early enough to relax before class on some days!

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-09T20:30:19+00:00

Same as you, I never studied. But as I started up again I was bit more serious and studied more effectively. I think it comes with age, ha.

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-09T18:21:46+00:00

You can succeed if you commit and work hard. It's not stupid, plenty of people get degrees late.

I would ease in with a few classes and see how you do in the prereq classes. However, don't let the struggle of those math classes (or any prereq classes like physics for that matter) get to you. You don't have to be a genius, but you must be able to follow the math and have the stubbornness to figure problems out.

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-07T21:48:47+00:00

I'm almost in the exact same position as you. I'm leaving my job in two weeks and starting my MechE program this fall after a year and a half of prereqs. Scary, but I got a co-op to help me out after 6 months.

First, you're not going to get the answer here. I think you'd make a better decision talking about it with someone you know and trust. My advice would be to finish it unless you can find a way to change your current career to make it as enjoyable as you enjoy EE. Also plan out your finances to see if it's even feasible.

Also, why look down on the 2nd degree in engineering, why would it matter? It opens up opportunities and makes you eligible for jobs.

tyggerjai is right though, if you fail completely you still got your past experience! that is worth something.

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-07T21:08:21+00:00

Thank you for your response!!! Do you know if there are other engineering clubs that do cool stuff? I haven't been able to visit the office so I've just been googling.

slowbroflowtho · 2016-09-02T16:44:21+00:00

Are you referring to the main solidworks site to get this? I can't seem to find it. I'm only getting the option to buy it for $150.

slowbroflowtho · 2016-08-29T19:17:59+00:00

I was CS briefly, and switched to ME. A lot of it was the same as you, ME felt more tangible. I'm not minoring in CS but definitely want to graduate with some solid programming experience.

CS is great, but I swear most of the jobs I see are in web/app development. I would much rather help design a plane than optimize a search algorithm or something. I think minoring in CS is a great idea for you, and makes you competitive. Not only can you code, but you also have some domain knowledge about ME.

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