<p>I was strong in math and science in high school, but was not encouraged to go into engineering there, but luckily for me, my dad encouraged me to study engineering and I did! I loved it. I worked until my S was born and then stayed home with him. I hope to go back one day when both my kids are in college.</p>
<p>I agree with all the people who say you can’t stay in engineering for the money - it’s not lucrative. But it can be very satisfying. I have found that engineers are more valued around the world than in the US. Some of that due to how those other countries are run. (Why would a communist country need a lot of business majors?)</p>