Going back to school after 12 years

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<p>Hey all, Well I found this site when I started looking into school again for the first time in almost 12 years. After I graduated highschool I got offered a very good position with a phone, internet and cable company. I took the position and kept working in the industry for many years. I recently started to get this itch to go back to school and move on to something more challenging.
I am very twisted and confused as to what I want to pursue so my thoughts are all over the place so bare with me this might be a bit long winded. I am thinking of becoming an engineer.
I'm not even sure how well I would fit as an engineer but it seems to hold my interest the most. Some key factors about my self and what I am looking into for my future. I like to work on complex problems, I like to sit back and think about things figure how to make a better solution to a problem or even how something was made or works. I don't mean I just look at something and marvel at it, for as long as I can remember I was that guy that if I didn't understand the inner workings or something I took it apart. We all know the kids that took apart the vcr and tried to put everything back together or even tried to make it "better". I was def that type of kid. I still have some of my old "inventions" Data was my favorite Goonie :0p</p>

<p>So I would say i'm engineer inclined at least in my mind set.. Here is my however though. I enjoy math I like solving problems as mentioned above. I am not the fastest at it, I don't just look at numbers and BAM have an answer. I tend to be slow in math and really make sure I understand what im doing. I am not a gifted guy when it comes to math or numbers, I was never the fastest or best kid in school or my class at math. It would take me a little longer to work out problems, however I would always work them out on my own. I did/do enjoy it. So if someone would ask I would say that I would do well in math but worry about not keeping up. I'm always told if your not a math wiz or genius for get about engineering. Kind of stinks because I like math a lot its fun to me. </p>

<p>On the other side of the street I am fascinated by medical industry and world. The human body and brain really seem like a giant puzzle just wanting to be solved. I know it prob sounds a bit clich</p>

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<p>I have spent the last 15 years working as a software developer, without a college education. I started last at my local community college last Fall at 34 years old and I’m transferring to one of the top engineering schools in the Spring.</p>

<p>Engineering is probably the right choice for you if you can bring up your math skills. You don’t need to be a math whiz but it helps. Math is a skill just like everything else, you have to work hard to develop it.</p>

<p>Personally I would avoid Biomedical, but I spent several years working in biotech as analyst. My experience in genetics research gave me a bias against all things medical. If I were to work in a medicine-related field, I would major in Electrical Engineering with a focus on nanotechnology and/or nano-biotechnology.</p>

<p>Keep in mind that in engineering you do not need to make a decision immediately. All majors require at least 2 semesters of physics, 3 semesters of calculus and at least one semester of chemistry. You can get started and figure out what you enjoy once you’re exposed to the fundamentals of science and engineering.</p>