ME To PetE

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<p>Hello, first time using this and ive been asking this my questions since junior year of high school. I am a current student in NJIT, majoring in ME. I always desired going into PetE, and transferring out in my sophomore or junior year to like Texas A&M, Alaska Fairbanks, or LSU. I am still a freshman in college. but a couple of questions run in mind. so i hope i can get real advice and help.</p>

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<li>Can it be possible to transfer into a PetE program in sophomore or junior year of college and transfer my credits?</li>
<li>Am i wasting my time studyin ME, and should go ASAP into a PetE program?</li>
<li>Double major in PetE and Geology? or Just minor in Geology. </li>
<li>Should i stay in NJIT, major in ME, and master in PetE, since if i dont like PetE, ill still have a ME degree, and i heard ME's can be petroleum engineers</li>
<li>Life as a PetE</li>
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<p>I have done alot of searching and thinking. dont get me wrong, i love PetE. Those are my top college choices. Had a 3.6/4.0 gpa in high school. My college courses are going fine. SOORRY ABOUT THE QUESTIONS, but they would be a great help if some at least are anwered. i have been using CC but never often, so this will be my first for now. thank you guys</p>

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<p>Not sure about the transfer requirements into PetE programs at Texas A&M or LSU. But if you get strong grades, you should have a chance.</p>

<p>Mechanical engineering is far more versatile for employment.
Petroleum engineering is still hot because oil prices are high…however, the oil industry is very cyclical. Who knows what shape the oil industry will be when you graduate?</p>

<p>IMO, it’s better to get an undergrad degree in a broader/more traditional engineering discipline like Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical…then work for a few years and find out what you like…then go back for a more specialized advanced degree.</p>

<p>PetE’s are gonna be high paid, but off working in tough, isolated locations.</p>

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<p>thank you very much, any more suggestions and what to do any1? or answering my type of questions</p>