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Do you need computer science in order to major in engineering?

Hello, I want to major in engineering, but I have one problem. I strongly dislike computer science. I like the whole field of engineering besides the computer science aspect of it! At school, I take...

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Was Engineering never for me or did I lose my motivation. What now?

Hi this is my first post on this site and I regret to post in 2016 even though I've read random posts since 2013,glimpsed once a year since 2009. Alright so please hear me out as I'm lost and scattered...

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Electrical Conductivity of Liquid Nitrogen

Does anyone here know what the electrical conductivity of Liquid Nitrogen is? I tried searching the internet but all sources about nitrogen do not state it. Currently, I am contemplating building a...

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Aerospace vs Mechanical Engineering

Hi all! I'm a junior in high school right now, and I can't decide whether I want to go into mechanical or aerospace engineering. I want to do something related to aerospace, but I'm worried about the...

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Advice for high school junior

I am a junior in highschool, I love physics and math. I think I want to become an engineer (not 100%). I want to stay away from anything involving computer soft/hardware. I hate biology and some parts...

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Will I be able to handle the work? UW Industrial Engineering

I managed to get by in highschool with a 2.7 gpa. I was one of those special kids who needed accommodations and extra learning time. I was put in special math and english. I wanted to get out so bad...

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How is engineering?

How much would you study, what kind of grades would you get, and what were some of the harder classes during freshman/sophomore year? Just curious since it varies for everyone. A lot of people struggle...

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Women in engineering drop out

I have been searching online and I found that engineering has high drop out rate especially women because of the male dominated field. I'd like to ask female who are pursuing a degree in engineering...

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How difficult is it to get a job/internship with Ford?

Ever since I decided I wanted to study engineering, I've played with the idea of working in the automotive industry. Why? I love vehicles - not just working on them (which is fun), but everything about...

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Should I do Engineering?

I've submitted most of my college applications and put Pre-Med track and majors usually in the College of Arts and Sciences. However, now I am leaning a bit towards engineering, maybe biomedical...

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Bad at calculus? Want to be an engineer

So in my calc class, i keep getting a C on my midterms. I get B's on the quiz and an A for homework. I'' taking calc 2 and linear algebra along with physics next semester. Up until now, trig is the...

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I want to ask about freshmen in ASU mechanical engineering

I'm a senior in high school. My school doesnt provide any AP or honor classes. I just took 2 dual enrollments. And I took my SAT test last month and i got 1000 for first test. (Rd : 440, math:560...

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WILL THIS SCHEDULE BE TOO HARD?

Hello, I'm currently at a community college taking all my Mechanical Engineering prerequisites (Calc 1-3, Differential Equations, Calc Based Physic's 1&2, ect...) and I'm doing well in all my...

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Is this course load doable?

Hello all, I'm currently a freshman community college student enrolled at a Texas community college, and I'm currently looking for some advice and tips for my second semester of college. Right now I'm...

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Mechanical Eng - BS vs. BSME?

My son, a high school junior, is looking at engineering schools. We noticed that some of them advertise a BS degree and some advertise a BSME degree. Are these two different things, or are they the...

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Picking an Engineering Field

Hi all, first year engineering student declaring a major at the end of the spring here. I'm just wondering if any of you have advice as to how to go about picking my engineering discipline. Maybe you...

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How difficult is chemical engineering?

I am a senior in high school hoping to go to UW Madison. I have a 33 ACT with a 35 in math and a 31 in science. If I like what I'm doing I'm willing to put in the effort to do what I need to do. Is...

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Non-accredited molecular engineering degree from elite school?

I'm hoping to study molecular engineering at UChicago as an undergrad but their program is not officially accredited by ABET. I'm planning on supplementing that degree with a minor in math or physics,...

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Umass Amherst vs. WPI. vs Northeastern for Computer Engineering?

Hello everyone! I'm currently trying to decide between these three schools, and was wondering if anyone has some extra insight on them? Just some brief points I like about each of them: Umass Amherst +...

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Want to major in Computer Science, but SUCK at PHYSICS

Hello, I am planning to major in computer science and have been taking a lot of STEM courses including AP Physics 1, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science, etc. since the beginning of junior year. However,...

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