Chris
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As most of you know I just started back in school at Ohio State and am looking to go into an engineering field (Chemical or Mechanical). Haven't done much science or math in college so I'm basically just now getting hit in the face with college-level courses on the B.S. side of things. This is my second semester back and I'm taking Engineering Fundamentals, Calculus, and a Physics course. Already, about a quarter into the semester, I can understand the notoriety that engineering has garnered. It's a culture shock for me since I haven't really done math since high school, 7 years ago, and I've never taken a physics course in my life. I am not used to material that can't be bullshitted, and I'm also not used to the sheer breadth of assignments...the Engineering Fundamentals course requires like 8-10 busy work assignments + online quizzes a week, most of which are easy but if I weren't a freak organizer I can tell I'd get buried. Calculus has not proven to be terribly difficult material wise so far but I'm sure it's going to get ten times harder.
Reason I started this thread is just to get advice, tips, and whatnot from those who have gone through engineering and/or related fields. I know the next few years will be no joke. I am not a genius, nor does this stuff come naturally to me. I have to actually think about it and work it out to get it. But I like it, and am interested in it, and it's what I'm passionate about, which is why I am pursuing it. I'm kind of struggling to grasp the Physics so far, as the lectures aren't terribly helpful and I've turned to outside sources (ie YouTube) to learn some stuff. Seems I am behind the curve as most people have taken physics at least in high school, I did not... Does anyone have any advice for someone like me that is not able to just get a 3.99999 GPA without trying, but has the hunger and passion to do what it takes to succeed? Or really, just anything from people in these fields is welcome in this thread. Doesn't have to be anything hardcore, just tips on getting through a degree of this nature or insight on what it takes to be successful in the field.
As most of you know I just started back in school at Ohio State and am looking to go into an engineering field (Chemical or Mechanical). Haven't done much science or math in college so I'm basically just now getting hit in the face with college-level courses on the B.S. side of things. This is my second semester back and I'm taking Engineering Fundamentals, Calculus, and a Physics course. Already, about a quarter into the semester, I can understand the notoriety that engineering has garnered. It's a culture shock for me since I haven't really done math since high school, 7 years ago, and I've never taken a physics course in my life. I am not used to material that can't be bullshitted, and I'm also not used to the sheer breadth of assignments...the Engineering Fundamentals course requires like 8-10 busy work assignments + online quizzes a week, most of which are easy but if I weren't a freak organizer I can tell I'd get buried. Calculus has not proven to be terribly difficult material wise so far but I'm sure it's going to get ten times harder.
Reason I started this thread is just to get advice, tips, and whatnot from those who have gone through engineering and/or related fields. I know the next few years will be no joke. I am not a genius, nor does this stuff come naturally to me. I have to actually think about it and work it out to get it. But I like it, and am interested in it, and it's what I'm passionate about, which is why I am pursuing it. I'm kind of struggling to grasp the Physics so far, as the lectures aren't terribly helpful and I've turned to outside sources (ie YouTube) to learn some stuff. Seems I am behind the curve as most people have taken physics at least in high school, I did not... Does anyone have any advice for someone like me that is not able to just get a 3.99999 GPA without trying, but has the hunger and passion to do what it takes to succeed? Or really, just anything from people in these fields is welcome in this thread. Doesn't have to be anything hardcore, just tips on getting through a degree of this nature or insight on what it takes to be successful in the field.