career choices:

[chadthestampede]

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statistics is basic math for an engineer. your not going to find any engineering related field that doesn't use math.

I think he's talking about Statics, not statistics:

Statics is the branch of mechanics concerned with the analysis of loads (force, torque/moment) on physical systems in static equilibrium, that is, in a state where the relative positions of subsystems do not vary over time, or where components and structures are at a constant velocity. When in static equilibrium, the system is either at rest, or its center of mass moves at constant velocity.

as far as industrial:

Industrial engineering is a branch of engineering that concerns with the development, improvement, implementation and evaluation of integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, information, equipment, energy, material and process. It also deals with designing new prototypes to help save money and make the prototype better. Industrial engineering draws upon the principles and methods of engineering analysis and synthesis, as well as mathematical, physical and social sciences together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems. In lean manufacturing systems, Industrial engineers work to eliminate wastes of time, money, materials, energy, and other resources

[3mpi]

Not to sound like a downer. However, if the NAIT curriculum is the same as SAIT's, if your challenged now with statics, Machine Design and Strength of Materials will be very challenging for you. I Just finished up with my MET diploma this year and while I found statics and dynamics a breeze, the 2nd year courses are much more intensive and have a far steeper learning curve.

I was in the same boat as you half way through my 3rd semester from the sounds of things. I was really unsure if MET was what I wanted to do. I ended up dropping out at the beggining of the 4th semester due to health issues and complete uncertainty of engineering as a career path. Anyways, long story short...

I ended up going back after putting alot of thought into it, and while I'm really glad that I did and would love to find a career in the engineering field, there was nothing available when I completed the program. I came out with a 3.44 cumulative GPA, applied for 100's of jobs in Ab, BC, SK, ON and only had 3 interviews. At this point, while Im working as a "Technician", Its in a completely different feild and is in no way engineering related.

At this point, I dont even know if I will be able to find work as an MET since there are going to be 1000's of fresh graduates come spring and theres still no jobs available... In regards to the Technical Writer comment you posted, believe it or not but an MET diploma could lead to that, I have seen a few entry level posting that I have been more than qualified for. But my 70 page final report was enough technical writing for me

Sorry if this is long winded and all over the place, I am pretty tired but cant sleep because I cant stop thinking about whether or not I will eventually find a job as an MET... If you have any questions, just ask

[bimmer_E30]

might as well update this/

i am done with mechanical Engineering. one of the worst Programmes ever, and the teachers there are all pricks and don't even know how to speak proper english. i hope the whole fuckin building go on fire.

My idiot insructor gave me 47% for my Autocad/Drafting(mec 143) and they refused to pass me the course. as that being said that means i have to go to school for 3 years. i don't wanna do that. if i am going for 3 years might as well go with somthing i really enjoy/want to do.

i need Help R3V!!!! seriously i am so lost rightnow i just came here to vent, i feel completly like shit, and i want to cry this pisses me off. FML

[z31maniac]

Get a Finance/Accounting degree.

Graduate and start out making what I make now. After changing professions, moving, moving back and working for my third company since Graduating college in Dec '05.

[bimmer_E30]

I am thinking about this rightnow.

I Don't want anything Related to STATICS!


how about a Chemical Technology? (lab person) i want a hands on job.

[Nic01101011]

do you like chemistry?
but if you're having that much trouble with statics definitely stay away from mechanical engineering. statics would be one of the easiest courses in an ME curriculum..

[bimmer_E30]

do you like chemistry?

Really good at it too. :p

[Nic01101011]

then maybe pursue a chemistry degree.
id suggest chemical engineering, but thats considered to be harder than mechanical.

[bimmer_E30]

then maybe pursue a chemistry degree.
id suggest chemical engineering, but thats considered to be harder than mechanical.

I would go for Engineering again. but NOT ANY OF THE STATIC/DYNAMICS B.S. :(

[Nic01101011]

you need to take those two courses if you're majoring in any type of engineering. then you will take more advanced versions of those courses if you're majoring in mechanical.

[Omaliyo]

Come study at FSU with me we can make Mech Engineering funnnnnn...... No homo....

Why not major in Mechanical Design..... might be minoring in it...

[bimmer_E30]

you need to take those two courses if you're majoring in any type of engineering. then you will take more advanced versions of those courses if you're majoring in mechanical.

i don't think all Engineering programmes do have Static. i am pretty sure you're thinking of statistics.

Come study at FSU with me we can make Mech Engineering funnnnnn...... No homo....



Why not major in Mechanical Design..... might be minoring in it...

lol i don't know man i still feel like crap.

[Omaliyo]

It Depends on where you get the schooling also ( A BIG part i think )

[Nic01101011]

i don't think all Engineering programmes do have Static. i am pretty sure you're thinking of statistics.






lol i don't know man i still feel like crap.

they usually have both.
But really, statics is super super basic, if you can't handle that then definitely stay away from any type of engineering

[guibo09]

they usually have both.
But really, statics is super super basic, if you can't handle that then definitely stay away from any type of engineering

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