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I can neither recommend nor speak against study abroad programs, because I don't know any engineering majors who've done them. If you can get equivalent course credit for your studies abroad, and it doesn't screw up your graduation plans, then that's what matters most. :rolleyes:</p>
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You can apply to transfer as soon as you arrive on campus as a freshman, so that you'll be evaluated based on your high school performance. The answer to your second question depends on what kind of graduate school/program you're interested in. Engineering graduate programs have more leeway for GPA in favor of GRE, and such. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>what is the retension rate for UCLA's EE each year. What is it for Cal's EECS?</p>
<p>I don't know the retention rate. It's pretty good compared to CS though. My best guess is ~90% per year. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>hey i have been admitted into chemical engineering for the fall of this year however i now want civil. Can I change major prior to the first day so when day one comes I can start in my desired major? Also how is the workload in this major and is it reasonable to graduate in four years? Thanks</p>
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<p>It can be difficult to do during the school year in an engineering major but my older daughter (4th year CS at UCSD) did a study abroad during the summer. She took a history course which counted for some GE credit. Since the goal for most is really to just have the abroad experience, this is a good compromise. My younger daughter (CS at UCLA) will likely do the same thing.</p>
<p>by retention rate, I mean what is the survival rate and the "kick-out/force-out" rate. I heard in Cal, by the end of sophomore year, over 50% of ppl were kicked out of EECS.</p>
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Yes. Your Orientation Counselor is supposed to facilitate early major changes within HSSEAS. The workload is much more reasonable in Civil Engineering than in Chemical Engineering, from what I've heard. Civil Engineering majors are definitely more likely to graduate in four years than Chemical Engineering majors. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>thank you so much flopsy this will definitely help with my decision.</p>
<p>Edit** Just one last question when posters refer to "EE" this is electrical engineering i presume? or I thought it might be environmental engin. Lastly what are your views on civil/environmental engineering as far as course load and also how students generally view the program? thanks</p>
<p>Electrical Engineering is referred to as EE, and Civil/Environmental Engineering is referred to as CEE. I wish I could tell you about the major, but I don't know anyone in the major because it's relatively small at UCLA. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>what would you say the advantages of attending UCLA's EE as oppose to Cal's EECS</p>
<p>how much studying does an EE major usually require?</p>
<p>If I'm not sure I want to stay in chem engineering or even engineering, but I'm almost done with the general physics and math series, what should I do? How do you make the decision that you do want to be an engineer for sure?</p>
<p>Are there engineers who are able to have a good social life at the school as well as balancing work? Or are most engineers doomed to all work no play. I just worry that I would not be able to have the college experience that my friends tell me is so great, because of all the stress that comes with the engineering program.</p>
<p>moldau:</p>
<p>Try to research what the 'typical' Chem Eng does on the job versus what a 'typical' EE does in a job. Also take a look at the courses one takes in each to get a sense of the types of subjects one studies and must use in their daily job afterwards. </p>
<p>These are completely different majors (as are most engineering majors) so you'll just have to choose the one that appeals to you the most.</p>
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<p>Try a quarter of upper division courses. If you survive, then good. I think those courses are 2-3x as hard as the general courses.</p>
<p>ucsd<em>ucla</em>dad's comment also works. You want to be interested in the field, not just doing it .. as a requirement.</p>
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[<em>]Biomedical Engineering option, which EECS doesn't have
[</em>]Research in embedded systems, nanotechnology (UCLA EE's research forte)
[li]Easier to transfer to another major (no GPA trap)[/li][/ol]</p>
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16-24 hours a week. It depends more on your EE courseload though. :rolleyes:</p>
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You go to one of the Engineering Career Fairs, and look for an employer in a field that you're passionate about. :rolleyes:</p>
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No, not really. Those people tend to fade away in academics. Case in point: the Triangle Fraternity. :rolleyes:</p>