<p>I still have a good amount of time to figure out what I want to major in. Anyways, a lot of people have told me that I should really consider majoring in engineering. I am very strong in math and science. I really enjoy solving any type of problem. However, I am concerned about the large amount of tinkering and hands-on work that engineering involves. In my science courses, I have not done that much hands-on stuff. When I have done hands-on stuff, I am alright at it. However, I am just average at tinkering. Is engineering a good major for me? Why or why not? Also, what are other good majors for me to consider?</p>
<p>For me, engineering is something I was instantly drawn to. I realize that it’s not the same way for everyone, but I think that choosing a major is more like being drawn to one.</p>
<p>It sounds like engineering is at least a reasonable possibililty for you. Engineering is a good fit for people who are good at math and science and enjoy solving problems - the hard sciences are better for people who enjoy asking questions! I would not worry too much about the “hands-on stuff” - in most fields there is a wide variety of engineering jobs, some of them ALL hands-on, some of them almost NEVER hands-on. If you don’t like this part of it, you can certainly get one of those jobs where you sit at desk or in a conference room.</p>
<p>I’d say you would enjoy engineering, if you like math and science. I confess that I wasnt one of those kids that would always tinker, but a strong interest in math and chemistry pulled me through. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, a lot of the engineering programs tend to teach you to be an applied mathematician rather than an engineer. This is what disappointed me the most.</p>