Question for Electrical Engineering Majors

<p>I'm thinking about majoring in EE but am not sure if it is really the field for me. Basically, I'm worried that it might be too hard. I've always been good at math, and I've always been kind of bad at, for example, history, and I think I now know why. Math involves the understanding of concepts and applying them. A subject such as history basically is all about memorization. If you can memorize a whole bunch of facts, then you'll probably do fine with history. So, I've pretty much discovered that if something involves a lot of memorization, I'll find it difficult. While I was able to pull of an A in chemistry, I did find it pretty difficult because of the amount of memorization involved (periodic table, chart of polyatomic ions, etc.) Physics, on the other hand, I find very easy because of the lack of memorization involved (other than the occassional formula or definition). It's much more mathematical than chemistry. So, I've basically realized that I'm better at more conceptual subjects, such as math and physics, than ones that involve a lot of memorization, like history.</p>

<p>My question is, then, what is electrical engineering like? I know that calc and physics are definitely involved, but do you find yourself memorizing countless facts and tables and definitions, or is EE more conceptual. I know that I will have to memorize some stuff, but now that you (hopefully) understand what types of things I'm better at, would you say that I would be ok as an EE major? I'd really appreciate any opinions on this. Thanks.</p>

<p>as you progress in EE you will find that you will memorize derivations of formulas. well not really memorize derivations but know how to derive the formulas from scratch. doing so will provide insight that will help you solve any problem related to the formula that will come your way. if you can do this you will be ok.</p>

<p>You don't have to memorize much... in fact a lot of my classes are open note or at least 1 page cheat sheet. In my opinion Engineering is just all about "getting it".</p>

<p>OP, I think you will enjoy EE/ECE. To do well at most EE/ECE subjects, one must first require a rigorous understanding of the underling physics or mathematical methods (which works to your advantage) and then apply those in problem solving situations (which is a must-have skill you have to master).</p>

<p>thanks guys. anyone else? i'd really like as many opinions on this as i can get</p>