Started my adult life as a chemical engineer (BS and MS) prior to selling my soul for an MBA and the corporate life.
Yes, engineering school is extremely difficult, especially the first year.....which is really the "thinning out the herd" year. At my school, Rutgers, 50-52% of engineering freshmen drop out (of the major, not the school).
Sadly, my advice is to never get behind during your first year.....it will be extremely difficult to catch up. I also recommend planning for a 5th undergrad year (even if you have a lot of AP credit). Engineering normally tries to pack in way more credits in its 4-year program than most. At RU, 120 credits was normal for a BA/BS, but for engineering, it was 140-145.....essentially 5 years of work. You are young, it is not a rush, just do well, even if you need an extra year. Besides, you want to enjoy college, not have to study 24/7.
Yes, engineering school is extremely difficult, especially the first year.....which is really the "thinning out the herd" year. At my school, Rutgers, 50-52% of engineering freshmen drop out (of the major, not the school).
Sadly, my advice is to never get behind during your first year.....it will be extremely difficult to catch up. I also recommend planning for a 5th undergrad year (even if you have a lot of AP credit). Engineering normally tries to pack in way more credits in its 4-year program than most. At RU, 120 credits was normal for a BA/BS, but for engineering, it was 140-145.....essentially 5 years of work. You are young, it is not a rush, just do well, even if you need an extra year. Besides, you want to enjoy college, not have to study 24/7.
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Engineering sucks!
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Past ChemE student here.....
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