<p>a lot of engineering programs make it so you get exposure to all disciplines in your first year. this should help you decide.</p>
<p>I’m taking AP Physics B because that is offered as a course in school. C is offered after school as an independent study. My parents didn’t allow me to take B as a junior, and I was stuck in honors all year. So I take the two together next year. It’s not unheard of in my school.</p>
<p>@Chell77:</p>
<p>With all due respect to your parents, I know they want the best for you, but you need to take control of your life. Are you studying for yourself or for your parents? You need to start making your own decisions, even the wrong ones. You are the one who is going to face the consequences of the decisions your parents are making for you. Time to grow up!</p>
<p>I completely agree with you Enginox…however my parents are so strict to the point that they won’t pay for college unless we agree on a major that has “definite career options.” My parents give me no freedom whatsoever, it sucks, but I deal.</p>
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<p>I don’t think it’s that bad of a requirement from your parents. They want to make sure, when you leave that house, you are gone. Plus, they want “return on investment” for tuition. No need paying all that tuition money and you take Communication or Sociology as a major and 3,555,439 other folks have the same degree.</p>
<p>While I agree with Global Traveler, I wonder what issues your parents have with Aerospace Engineering? Job prospects? They don’t think you can handle the course work? I’m not suggesting that you don’t need to adhere to your parent’s program but you should understand what makes your parents think Aerospace Engineering isn’t right for you BEFORE selecting an engineering field that you are less interested. Lets face it…Aerospace Engineering isn’t Communications or Sociology.</p>