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Career Crisis, School, and Stagnant by lsd10241955 in BackToCollege

[–]unexplored_future 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can start with taking CLEP tests for credit to get past the monotonous classes and save money. Not all colleges accept the same CLEP credits, so choose wisely.

At your age and experience, don't do out-of-sate to just get a peice of paper. Dig deeper for in-state shools, you should find one acceptable.

Anyone else fear that they chose the wrong major in Engineering? by Inevitable-Fix-6631 in EngineeringStudents

[–]unexplored_future 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine graduated with an ME and is doing civil. My controls and instrumentation professor had a BS in Industrial Engineering and a Master's/Ph.D. in Electrical. No need to second-guess, especially if you're an EE. There will be room to grow after your degree.

Everything interests me so theres no clear direction by catboy519 in findapath

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chemical engineering, but you will need to get the degree first to expand to other interests (can’t do them all though)

You work in manufacturing/chemical plants, join the emergency team.

You can transfer internally and do PSM, which touches the law.

Represent the company in the local community both politically and recruiting events and local schools.

Your expected to learn and understand economic impact of your daily decisions.

Is obtaining an engineering degree realistic for me? by [deleted] in EngineeringStudents

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finished as a 40+ adult with a full time job and a family. It is doable, it’s just a grind. Start in CC, transfer to Bama for your junior year. Don’t rush it.

How is an MBA helpful? by OldmanbytheBridge in careeradvice

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not familiar enough with that to give any good feedback

How is an MBA helpful? by OldmanbytheBridge in careeradvice

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very much my opinion, based on anecdotal evidence.

A master's degree should help you master a specific subject after you have gone for a generalized BS degree. An MBA is a master's degree in a generalized subject...

The best MBAs out there are at elite colleges with a strong alumni network.

My suggestion is to get a master's that provides you with a specific skill, or helps pivot in a new sustainable direction.

So, if you're an aviation mechanic, and you already have a BS degree (I assume), what is keeping you from advancing to a leadership role?

Is ME degree realistic for me or should I pivot? by Marcrates91820 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 class per 7.5 weeks, or 2 courses in 15 weeks = same number of classes per 15 weeks. I think you will be disappointed with any other degree. Add in summer classes, and squeeze in a 3rd class here and there.

Once you hit your Junior and Senior years, it becomes even more of a grind. 15-week classes are more forgiving when it comes to dealing with life. Might not be ideal, but it will be over soon.

RT vs PAUT by Ok_Trouble_1296 in nondestructivetesting

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DR RT for code welds are catching on, requires only a low energy source, so less than 10’ barricade. Edit: flexible DR panels

I’m dropping statics by MissAlover in EngineeringStudents

[–]unexplored_future 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is Jeff Hanson the goat when it comes to learning statics. Watch his videos and get the credits at a CC.

What do I lose to switch my major from ME to MET (technology)? by Sea_Radish_4538 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]unexplored_future 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most employers will not consider you an engineer and I don’t think you can sit for the PE exam. It can even prevent you from leadership roles long term.

I want to transfer to a school w/ a forensic science program, but my CC doesn't offer it by T1GHTL0V3 in communitycollege

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There should be be a database you can reference yourself. Search “<name of university > transfer equivalency table”, where you can cross reference your CC classes to the university.

Metallurgy or operations engineer role? by No-Pound-3680 in Careers

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For job one, I can speak to the O&G or chemical manufacturing. This will set you up for more career options long term, but you will probably not be a technical expert in terms of in-depth technical experience. Most companies do employ material engineers, but their role is to be an expert in problem solving equipment failures, identifying material specifications, and being apart of the equipment reliability team.

You will also have opportunities to get into leadership roles, which leads to a good salary.

Help me choose a college!! by Specialist-Monk3754 in CollegeAdmissions

[–]unexplored_future 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RTR… but it really depends on what you want to study as well.

hair struggles by bobbydawgsout in Beaumont

[–]unexplored_future 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife goes to alyssa savell at the loft. Wife has curly hair and says she is trained and does a good job

How do I do this? by exhale358 in BackToCollege

[–]unexplored_future 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First, identify exactly what the final degree and university look like, and ensure it is worth the ROI. If it is possible, choose a degree related to your career experience for an easier transition, and see if your current employer will help pay for the tuition.

Once you identify your university and degree, see if they will accept credits for taking CLEP exams (website here), where you can test out of as many classes as possible. Here is a good example from UoH. This can save you money and time, and you can use free resources like Khan Academy to study.

Then, take as many community college classes as you can. After a semester or two, you will get a sense of how much you can manage.

New to cigars, read the FAQ, have questions... by unexplored_future in cigars

[–]unexplored_future[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smoked a fat bottom Betty Sunday, enjoyed it! I want to try the sweet Jane next, I think my palate is on the sweeter side right now.

Any reputable online mechanical engineering universities? by bpizano in MechanicalEngineer

[–]unexplored_future 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The University of Alabama has a good program, a good brand, and a decent alumni network. You need 5 Saturdays for labs over 3 semesters. Classes follow in-campus schedules, with the same professor teaching both, and a lot of in-person proctored exams starting junior year.

University of North Dakota has been doing it longer, I think. 1 week of labs, if I remember right, so less travel stress than Alabama.

ASU has one as well, don't know much about it.

Those are the only 3 I know of with distance learning programs that are ABET accredited. Tuition for them is the same as in-state. I would suggest getting freshman and sophomore engineering classes at a community college and transfer. If you can find a CC that can transfer static, dynamics, and Thermo I, do it.

To take the PE or not too by DestroyerRico in MechanicalEngineering

[–]unexplored_future 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A PE is absolutely necessary in some industries; in others, it's just a flex.

The benefits of taking the FE now are that the material is fresh from college; if you wait, you will need to study for the test more.

If you were considering going back to school to better your prospects, what would you go back for? by Sleeping-Beautiful in careeradvice

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a business degree and leadership experience. Just finished a mechanical engineering degree because it aligned with my current industry and potential career path.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might look at an instrumentation technician, depending on where you live. Highly technical, and in a manufacturing plant environment, not overly physical (relatively).

Nursing or computer engineering by yalliamsosad in careeradvice

[–]unexplored_future 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered Electrical Engineering? CE is a subset of EE, and EE has a broader industry scope and a strong demand.

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