I’m an Engineer with a Bad GPA – Should I Be Concerned?
The phone rang and it was Brian. Brian, one of my best friends, had flunked Dynamics & Controls for the third time. As an engineer, tethering on the edge of…
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Travis Ziebro This is the Best Minor to Supplement Your Engineering Degree
A student recently emailed me this question and my gut reaction was “Do what brings YOU value.” Too often, students focus on what they learned for years: make your application/resume…
Calc 1 vs Calc 2: Similarities and Differences
Calc 1 and Calc 2 are two essential math classes all engineers are required to take on their road to a degree. In this article, you will learn about the…
Alex Edmondson Is PHYS 216 a Hard Class? My Personal Experience
Phys 216 is an introductory physics course where physics and engineering principles mesh together for the first time. In this article, we will review the syllabi of Phys 216, my…
Engineering vs. Medicine – What Should I Study?
Engineering vs medicine? What’s the better field? If you are good at math, enjoy solving tough problems, and do great in school, you are likely considering these fields of study. Medicine…
Sarah DeGuzman Is ENGR 102 a Hard Class? My Personal Experience
ENGR 102 is an introduction to engineering course where many TAMU engineering students encounter engineering principles for the first time. In this article, we will review the syllabi, my personal…
Is Engineering Hard?
Is engineering hard? Yes. It is hard. Why? It requires a great deal of math, physics, and applied physics. Applied physics is the basis of the engineering discipline. It includes…
Why are Engineers Bad Communicators?
In a general and swooping categorization, people are quick to label many engineers by nature as bad communicators. The characterization has been prevailing from the earliest of times and continues…
Stebin Samuel Why did my Chegg account get suspended?
In the past decade, with the increase in technology utilization at the academic level, Chegg has become a giant in homework help. Chegg is an academic platform that gives students…
Is Energy a Good Career Path?
In the world of engineering, the energy sector is a major career path engineers should consider. The energy sector is responsible for the production and supply of energy. The industries…