Answers by Colista Freeman
You are not the only person in engineering who has struggled with core classes! Each student has trouble understanding material from time-to-time ????????? I certainly did. Before changing your career path, try meeting with your professor, getting a tutor, or studying with others in your class. Also, sometimes taking the class under a different professor can help ????????? it might just be a matter of finding a teaching style that meshes with your learning style.
The core classes you are taking now do not necessarily define what you will do as an engineer in the ?????????real world.????????? They give you basic knowledge that you can build upon with future engineering classes, and they help develop the critical problem-solving skills you?????????ll need as an engineer. I would suggest that you look into engineering internships, which will give you a good idea of what working in that field is like. That will really help you decide if it?????????s the right career path for you.
Colista
A nice pair of slacks and a blouse is always a safe choice for visiting an engineering firm (often referred to as business casual). Dont wear anything too snug or too revealing. Open-toed shoes or dressy sandals are fine - but NO FLIP-FLOPS! Also, make sure your clothes arent wrinkled. Remember - you might want to get an internship there in a few years, so youll want to make a good first-impression.
Colista
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There are so many career options in engineering. The more technical options, such as design, may require less writing than other areas, but verbal and written communication is still important. There are many wonderful, smart, and successful engineers who are continuing to improve their English skills. In my experience, engineers are a very diverse group of individuals, and I have worked well with people for whom English is a second (or third) language. I would urge you not to limit yourself because you arenn?????????????????????????????????????????????t yet confident in communication and writing! There are plenty of people who will be willing to help you (in college and your career) with English, while you can help them with math and physics (and I have experienced this myself).
Personally, I think the diversity of the people in engineering is one of the benefits of the field!
Colista