<p>I can't decide which engineering major to choose. I'm thinking of studying petroleum, electrical, mechanical, aeronautics or chemical engineering. Which one do think is the best choice (in terms demand in labor market, salary size, job opportunities) ? Which one are you currently majoring in? Do you like or hate studying it (curriculum)? Why or why not?</p>
<p>Dont pick based on current job opportunities, pick based on what interests you. If you hate it, you’re going to hate doing it as a job. There really isn’t a bad field of enginering.</p>
<p>Also if you pick based on the current job market, you cant account for what will happen in 5, 10, 15+ years.</p>
<p>If you assume that higher demand = more pay then Petroleum Engineers are without a doubt in the highest demand. You really should pick a field based on what you want to do though as if you pick it just on the pay or demand in the labor market you will burn out quick.</p>
<p>I really enjoy chocolate with raspberries on top. That goes for frozen yogurt, ice cream and gelato. I also like mint chip.</p>
<p>^I agree. Raspberries are always a good addition. I would definitely choose gelato though over the others. I would also recommend a good bowl of Cookies and Cream to be one of the best. Just my opinion though.</p>
<p>Pick the type you enjoy the most as all engineering fields are excellent.</p>
<p>As you get older you’ll eventually lean one way or another.</p>
<p>I would personnally recommend a good Leomon Custard when you can find it - never someone’s first choice, UNTIL they try it!</p>
<p>French vanilla with crushed Oreo cookies is my new love.</p>
<p>No no no. Vanilla with crushed butterfingers from Dairy Queen.</p>
<p>engineering is the best type of engineering and I love mint and marshmallow!</p>
<p>The best one is the one you love.</p>
<p>Pick based on your interest in the field and the kinds of projects you’d like to do in engineering. The economy changes. The “best” job of today isn’t necessarily the “best” of tomorrow, if you’re measuring salary.</p>
<p>Take into account lifestyle (petroleum engineers, I’ve heard, have to travel a lot, although this is all anecdotal and you should really check this out on your own). This may or may not be the right choice for you.</p>
<p>Engineering is a Rocky Road…</p>
<p>Gelatoooo!</p>
<p>Haha, some of you are hungry or what…</p>
<p>They’re comparing deciding on the best engineering major to deciding the best ice cream flavor. Meaning it’s different for everyone and you won’t know which one you like best until you try them all.</p>
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<p>No, they just think this is a ■■■■■■■■ question that has been asked hundreds of times and want to passive-aggressively ignore you by talking about ice cream.</p>
<p>Personally, I just think you’re slightly misguided and should examine what you find the most interesting. You’ll be more successful in a field you are passionate about than a field you hate that ostensibly has better job prospects. The fact that you listed all those relatively disparate types of engineering means that you’re not thinking about this correctly. What do you find interesting? Come back with a good answer to that, and we can actually help you out.</p>
<p>Oh, and I prefer frozen yogurt in most cases. It leaves me feeling much more refreshed than when I eat ice cream. When I do eat ice cream, I drink Dos Equ–er, I usually go with mint chocolate chip (or cake mix if I’m at Coldstone’s).</p>
<p>Edit: I suppose ziggy90’s comment has relevance as well.</p>
<p>Close, ziggy. I once made a reply comparing the concept of choosing a single best engineering major to choosing a single best ice cream flavor. However, the point isn’t that you have to try them all. It is that the answer will differ depending on the person you ask.</p>
<p>It has since spiraled into a fantastic tradition of intentional thread derailment.</p>
<p>sumzup, I agree about the frozen yogurt vs. ice cream. Ever since I have tried the frozen yogurt, I just don’t eat regular ice cream anymore.</p>
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<p>What is the best way to go about this? Should I get a BS degree in every discipling of engineering, or should I devote an entire semester to each discipline and get a interdisciplinary degree composed entirely of 200 level courses?</p>
<p>You don’t necessarily have to try them all. Take the first two years to take all the general engineering courses and that will usually help narrow it down.</p>
<p>It’s sort of like icecream I guess. I mean if you find out you hate chocolate than you can rule out a lot of flavors.</p>