Everything You Need to Know Before Starting Engineering

That was such a beautiful definition that "professors aren't hired because they are good teachers, they are hired because they are good researchers. A lot of Engineering students do not know this simple fact.

BSME about 35 years ago. Planning to retire at the end of the year. Good luck to you young folks who are pursuing this. Rule number 1: Don’t cut corners that risk people’s lives. Ever. If your boss is pushing you to do so, don’t. If you get fired, so be it. Everything else is negotiable. In 40 years, remember to leave a similar comment to the young people pursuing engineering. Social media will probably be, literally, in a cloud that you just think at. Good luck.

It took me 5.5 years to get my mechanical engineering job and I graduated with a low GPA. I went straight into the oilfield service industry and quickly realized I loved it way more then working in the office 9-5 setting. Working in the oilfield service industry allowed me to only work 10 years and now I’m financially independent.

I just graduated high school and am going for a mechanical engineering degree at my dream university.. I will say though, I’ve heard countless doubts from others that because I’m a woman, engineering is very masculine and I might not like it, that if you’re not the best at math it’ll be a horrible experience, etc etc. I’ve heard it all! But my passion has always been to design high performance vehicles for motion rides and rollercoasters for Disney, universal, seaworld, etc.. so even though to some, that sounded silly, it’s my passion. And even though I sucked at math my freshman year of high school I graduated taking calc honors and passing with an A in that class. So if anyone is wondering if it’s worth it.. atleast I think it is if you have a passion for it! It’s not about being the best at math or physics.. it’s about how hard you work and how passionate you are!

Just graduated with a BS in Aerospace. It was tough, but the biggest things I’d advise are: Make good friends, an engineering degree is hard to do alone. Collaboration is a big boost Find other outlets like exercise or something not engineering related Network like crazy. Every interview I’ve gotten has been because I’ve known someone at that company Make your professors know your name and face, this can help with leniency, grading, office hours, etc. I’ve even gone to breweries with my professors while I was still a student

I’m a third year studying Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley, and I can vouch for everything he’s saying. Having had an internship already and interning at Dell this summer, the career life is actually worth the stress during university. Stay strong folks and you’ll get there!

I’m a 2nd year mechanical engineering technologies student and reading the material before lecture is so incredibly useful! Instead of hearing everything for the first time in lecture, you use what you already recollected and hear how the professor adds on to it. Always read material before and after class, even if you don’t understand it. And i very much push the idea of making friends and going to tutors especially. I struggle so much with physics but having those resources will save you the pain ❤ I saw someone’s else’s comment about being a women in engineering. I’m in the same boat. I’m 19 and I dress really girly so being in a class as the only girl can be intimidating, but don’t give up on your passion because in the end, it’s your passion and everyone else is there for the same reason (and you’re paying for it). good luck ❤

Your first engineering job won't be your last, that's for sure... Honestly, I believe when landing your first engineering job, it should be whatever you can acquire, but you don't wanna be stuck forever as a (example) electrical engineer reviewing circuit design, you eventually wanna be the one designing circuits. The more experience in your field, the better. You might not need to apply all of the knowledge learned in college, but the closer you are to using that knowledge the more enjoyable it becomes. I would rather apply the mathematical and science tools than be a technician.

I don't have a problem when it comes to learning, I'm worried about my memory. I just have to remember everything I learn in the future, if I can do that, there will be no limit on what I can do.

i have a little bit of advice. go for the more trade based engineering jobs: i.e. get a job in a machine shop or fabrication shop and do the gd&t on those parts, etc. that way, you’ll stay busy and work with your hands, work with a smaller company, and genuinely have an impact!

Amazing content. As a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, when I look back, I can say that I am 100% satisfied with my choice. If anyone is struggling, keep strong and you will thrive.

BSEE, worked 44 years as an engineer in all types of lasers, the last 35 years medical. This is what I have to offer from my experience. You don't need to go to MIT or CalTech or any prestigious college. I went to a big state university not known for engineering. I was never a "natural" techy type or even very smart, but you can do it. Use tutors and study groups. Much of engineering school is a teaching a thinking process, much of what you learn you will never use again. Just get through those 4 years (it took me 6 btw). You will always have a job. I never went without one in 44 years unless I wanted to take time off. It's a respectable career and can be very well paid. I've traveled the globe for 20 of those years, great experiences! All in all I say even though it's a pain in butt studying all the time, it's well worth it.

From someone who is about to graduate: Find your niche. I thought I wanted to go to automotive for a while, but I ended up taking noise control. I loved every second of it, the math, the design, the impact. I love it. I just had my first presentation at a conference. I'm even looking at Grad school, even though I wanted to change to communications my sophomore year. Just look around and be open.

dude, this video and your other videos are really relevant and accurate. I wish I saw this video when I started my engineering program in university, because now when I've just graduated and done an internship, I find everything you say in this video accurate and I didn't know about them just a year ago.

I thought engineering would be like the first case you described: cubicals and excel sheets. I was in the third student group, but the first two years in my curriculum did not relate the maths to the real world. I thought I would hate it, but I go into work in Dickies and a T shirt and play with robots while listening to forklifts running around outside. It's great! Aerospace degree working in Automations engineering, btw.

Thanks, Tamer, for going into more depth on how engineering can be, I am a senior this year majoring in Electrical Engineering, and I know how stressful it can be to pursue engineering.

I graduated with a civil engineering degree a year ago. Definitely engineering jobs are different. Some jobs after college can be very stressful and could require travel to sites, while others are much more low key, peaceful, and calming (with no overtime). As for the latter I recommend a government job position or large company, but if you are interesting in “grinding” if that’s for you, go to a small private company

Thank you so much for that video. I am a third year engeneer at the Rwth myself. I’m sharing a lot of the same doubts mentioned in this video and this really helped me putting them in perspective. Feeling really good after this video. Great content

Incredible video! Love the encouragement and advice!

I am almost done with mechanical engineering. And I keep coming back to your videos, your story telling and explanations are super amazing. It's good to see your perspective on different things.