should i give up?

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<p>i have a dilemma. i started university after being out of school for 10 years. i had went to community college 7 years ago, so some of my credits transferred. i decided to go into mechanical engineering, and i knew i would have to learn to like math to do so. i placed kind of low in math, which i was never very good at. i was better at history, english and memorization. so im now in my 2nd year at university, and im struggling to pass calculus 1 and chemistry 1. ill be lucky to get out with C at best. its not over yet, i still have my finals next week. i have a slim chance of passing, but that is better than none.
i chose engineering because i love to build things and i want a real career. i love technology and machines. its what i really want. but i simply cant pass their math classes. i had some horrible teachers this semester, but i cant blame my failure on them. i am responsible for it.</p>

<p>if i do fail, it will be the 2nd time i have failed. my student loan amount is now at $30k. i cant keep racking a large debt and failing. i dont want to be in a huge debt. im debating whether to go for the summer term or not. it depends on the outcome.
i dont want to give up, but i dont want to keep on at something when i cant win. what is your opinion?</p>

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<p>I don’t know how feasible it is, but can you try engineering technology instead of engineering? If you don’t know the difference, google it. Frankly, if you don’t do well in Calc I, it’s hard to imagine you will do well in other calculus courses, not to mention physics and such. Know when to let it go.</p>

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<p>yeah i know what tech degrees are i think its sub par. theres just not a lot companies that respect those degrees. i already have a 2 year degree in electrical technology that wasnt very useful in getting a job.</p>

<p>anymore opinions?</p>

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<p>No need for opinions, if you fail calc then you won’t be successful as an engineer. Drop it, and find something else you can do.</p>

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<p>If you really gave it your best effort and that was the result, then I agree that it’s time to let it go. It’s hard, but it’s better to do so now than to spend the next few years getting mediocre or failing grades and then realizing that the dream isn’t going to happen.</p>

<p>Best of luck finding something else you enjoy.</p>