Hello,
My question is mainly for people who have been through or know people that are engineers and have been working in the field for a number of years. Im currently attending Penn State University and pursuing engineering. I just finished my freshman year. I don't know how it works at other colleges but at Penn State you are considered "Pre-Engineering" until your junior year when you decide which branch of engineering you get into. I plan to get a bachelors in mechanical engineering and eventually get a masters in aerospace because thats what my personal interests go into most. I am an average engineering student, i with about a 3.4 GPA and are actually slightly ahead of my peers in classes because of AP high school credits and summer classes.
My question is how can you get the best out of your major. Im someone who obviously values money but i definitely value happiness and enjoying what I do more. I picked engineering because my math and science skills are strong and I enjoy problem solving and how things work. A lot of people who graduated with engineering are saying "DON'T DO IT" because they hate what they do and think their lives are boring. From what you have seen, where are the more enjoyable engineering jobs at? How can someone can into that side of engineering? I have 2 siblings who are engineers and one went into engineering management and another went into just straight engineering. Is one better than the other? I just want to know whats ahead and how i can plan for the best. Thank You!
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