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What are the indicators?</p>
<p>I am in a similar position as the OP and am disappointed that many schools around LA don’t accept second baccalaureates. It sort of shatters your dreams when you find out that it’s virtually not possible to do something.</p>
<p>I am disappointed that this thread has gone off topic towards “Is the school you go to important for your career” discussion. I think this thread was supposed to be meant for advice on how to pursue a second bachelor’s degree in a field unrelated to your first bachelors. I know there were a few on topic posts. With all the off topic posts, it seems like there really isn’t a good way to go about getting a second bachelors, especially with all the budget cuts that have occurred recently.</p>
<p>I’ll follow this thread and see if it goes anywhere.</p>
<p>Hey Everyone,</p>
<p>I joined this site specifically for this discussion even though it seems to have ended a while ago. For all of you who were debating going back to school for engineering…What did you end up doing? I graduated from a UC with degrees in Spanish (3.7) and Economics (3.4) (3.4 overall as well), joined AmeriCorps working in economic development for a year, and am now wondering whether I should go back to school for engineering. (I’m very interested in joining the defense industry.)</p>
<p>Basically, I’m trying to decide between a bachelors in engineering, or a masters in something hopefully math-related. Did anyone pick a route that they’re more satisfied with?</p>
<p>I have a B.S in Economics and went back this semester for a 2nd B.S in Industrial Engineering. </p>
<p>Best thing I have ever done but it has not been easy. I had no debt from my 1st undergrad, so for me, it was a good financial decision.</p>
<p>However, engineering school is way more challenging than I had anticipated. I used to study for my Econ tests a couple days before the test and did just fine. </p>
<p>Now, I study everyday and have spent most of my weekends at the library, still barely surviving. Engineering school is a totally different ballgame.</p>
<p>I hope people here realize that there is an option to “readmit” themselves for a second bachelors at many UCs. I graduated from UCI with a degree in Economics, and have since readmitted myself to a computer science program there. This simply involves taking a few pre-reqs and re-enrolling; there is no application process at all. I know UCI has this option, which is great for second bachelors, but you cant change majors and this can onlly be done once. Hope this helps for you would-be second bachelors.</p>
<p>I did this.</p>
<p>I went back for a bachelors in Engineering after majoring in a ‘soft’ science the first time around, mainly because they accepted so many of my credits from my first degree.</p>
<p>In my case, a PE license was an ultimate goal of mine, and getting a Masters without a BA in engineering makes achieving that a roundabout and unsure process. </p>
<p>It all depends on what engineering major you are going for. Some require much more technical backgrounds than others. I’d say if the only thing holding you back is fear of not being able to do the Masters without the BA background, then bite the bullet and do the Masters. For me, not having the BA was going to be a potential stonewall in the future.</p>
<p>For me, I would say one of the hardest parts was going back to school with all of the kids. Most of them think they’ll be making 100K by age 28 and have no idea how the real world really works. So, they’ll be unsure of how to react to you. It’s also frustrating because some of the students are really immature and lazy.</p>
<p>But overall, it was good academic experience and I think it will help my career a lot.</p>
<p>Sorry if this is a necro post. I had a hypothetical question, since there it seems that there is a quite a few people who completed the journey that I am attempting to take. </p>
<p>I’m a UCI History major 3.6, i’m looking into changing into engineering. I haven’t officially graduated at UCI and have been away from school though I have everything necessary units/classes to gradudate. Is it possible/recommended since I haven’t graduated to reapply as a transfer to a different school say CSU/UC for engineering? Then after completing my degree in engineering, then file for my degree at UCI? </p>
<p>I ask because CSU seem not to be accepting 2nd Baccalaureate, due to budget cuts. And I think I could possibly qualify for some financial aid.</p>
<p>Why would you care to apply for the history degree after finishing the engineering degree? </p>
<p>Already finish the history degree. I just haven’t applied for graduation yet. I’m also not sure how all of my upper division unit will affect me transferring to a different csu.</p>
<p>I had one friend in UCI a crim major, who transferred and made it to his 3rd year. He had a change of heart and was able to get into CSUF for business.</p>
<p>@ccnetedu345
I’m not sure, but you will probably be in debt. After 6 years of fin aid, your aid stops. Assuming you took the typical 4 year route, you have 2 years left before the aid stops and you’ll have to rely on loans and merit awards.</p>
<p>Although I have a question. Why engineering? </p>
<p>@ninjex
I transferred from a CC to UCI. I have only used up 2 years of my financial aid. Does the 6 years only apply to your first BA degree?</p>
<p>I have two passions in life history and engineering. I was going to complete my engineering degree, but I decided to finish my history degree first. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get into engineering after getting into UCI. </p>
<p>@ccnetedu345 </p>
<p>The years are dependent on how many years you received a pell grant. If you received pell grant from your cc, then those years count. Additionally it applies to only one undergrad degree I do believe. </p>
<p>If you switch now, you’ll have to start from the beginning, although you might have your maths and physics done. If so I suggest to get a masters in engineering. You could get a fellowship and go to school. Additionally, with your maths and physics done, you’ll be better adjusted for engineering</p>
<p>Hello Folks,</p>
<p>This is my first post. I have been a reader for CC for quite some time, but now I truly believe I could help others that are following the same route as myself. Doing a second Bachelor’s degree has been one of the best decisions I have done in my life. Here is my story:</p>
<p>I graduated from top 20 Business School in 2011 with a B.S. in Economics Finance. I always liked Engineering, and midway decided wanted to pursue the field. However, I also enjoyed Economics, so decided to finish that degree first. During the summers, I took math and science classes that would eventually “transfer” for my second degree in Electrical Engineering. I was not sure which school I would be accepted to, but got accepted to my dream school in Engineering. </p>
<p>I worked for half a year, after graduating to take my final classes needed to transfer. After this, I enrolled in the 2nd degree at the age of 22. It is going to take me a total of 3 years to finish up my second degree, since I will graduate this Fall (December 2014) at 25 years old. Having an understanding of both topics I enjoy has given me great satisfaction, and I have been able to intern this summer in an Electrical Engineer position. </p>
<p>Looking back, I can tell you that I am glad I pursued this degree. It was not easy doing this, since it would have been way easier to work in a business position since I had my first degree. However, when you learn a new topic, it is truly exponential the learning possibilities. So, I have learned so much, when learning about engineering, which is completely different from business school. </p>
<p>My decisions for doing a second bachelors were: 1) Becoming a licensed PE 2) Doing both topics I enjoyed</p>
<p>Also, I have met so many people, networked, and have lived so many positive experiences while doing my second degree, that I truly would not imagine where I would be now if not for this.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask, and have a good day everyone! GOOD LUCK!</p>