<p>Hey guys . . needing some help/advice! Going into my 4th year of college at University of TN - Martin. . .I started school as an ME major but changed because quite honestly, I scared myself out of it. I am wanting to go back but need some help. Ill be honest, I dont have an extremely strong background in math but I am more than willing to put in the time needed to make it happen. I guess my question is whether I am going to be somewhat of a lost cause? My last math was in high school, adv alg/trig. Because Ive wasted my time taking classes I dont need, this semester I was looking into taking Cal I, Chem I, Physics, Intro to Engineering, and Statics. My next question, is that absolutely suicidal for me to take in one semester? I already know I have at least 3 years of school left so I am not really worried about time. Would it be smart for me to limit myself to just Cal I, Chem I, and Physics? It just worries me that taking only those classes wont even get my foot in the Engineering door. Im so lost right now and Ive been reading many of the threads and most of you seem to have your head on straight. With me feeling weak in math, is it possible for me to learn the ropes and catch on, or do all E majors require an extremely strong background in math? And I'm asking for brutal honesty from you all. No need in sugar coating and saying you "should" be fine. If you really dont think it is possible, I can handle that. But thanks in advance for the wise words you have to offer.</p>
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<p>A little more info on your background would help. What have you been taking for 4 years?</p>
<p>Cal 1 is a fairly easy course for most entering engineers. Lots of homework but not much of a stretch for someone coming in with some practice.</p>
<p>Physics and Chemistry 1 is probably a hurdle. Most folks stumble with one or both. To be honest though, ME’s didn’t really seem to need a lot of the info presented in these classes, so being successful here wasn’t key to succeeding in ME. These were survive and move on for the greater part.</p>
<p>Intro to E - Unsure what this course is.</p>
<p>Statics most likely will be the kicker. Depending on the school this may or may not be the school’s first attempt to weed out those who may be better off elsewhere. I watched as friends took this class and they did a lot of work. I think the struggle was more with discipline then with material. It takes time and effort to learn the stuff, and this means more then spending the minimum number of hours, it means bearing down and taking your best shot even if that means little to no sleep.</p>
<p>Can it be done? Yes. I knew people who maintained double majors in four years, and one who studied on his own and succeeded in getting into medical school while actually studying and receiving a BS in Physics (he started as a civil engineer). They just worked their asses off. </p>
<p>Cheap advice though, if you will spend another three years getting there, then maybe cut yourself a break on your first semester and drop one, just to give yourself some breathing room to start. Kill yourself another semester after you’re into the swing of your new major. Or fill in the needed class if you can over next summer.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Lou, thank you, ALOT! You have single handedly made my decision easier. I kind of figured it a bad idea taking all those classes at once. I look forward to these next few years and it is good to know there is somewhere to go if I need help. You all seem to have it figured out, for the most part lol. Thanks again.</p>
<p>One more thing, for anyone willing to help. . .I trying to figure out the biggest differences between ME and EE, class wise. Like what are the biggest differences in classes taken for each major? With math, physics, and chemistry, which major weighs more heavily on each? I’m trying to figure out what major best suites my interests. Thanks again for the help.</p>