<p>We all know what the stereotype is...</p>
<p>so I wanted to see if it was true... (also, what engineering)</p>
<p>I have one. And I'm CS. If you don't consider that engineering, you'll surely admit that we're even worse off than you guys. So anything's possible.</p>
<p>I have had the same girlfriend throughout my undergrad (computer engineering) and grad (electrical) school. </p>
<p>I learned early on not to talk about what I was learning at the time, but just show her the end product. Such as the traffic controller lab project all wired up and running instead of explaining what a state machine is, how to program the micro, connecting the LED's, etc.</p>
<p>I met my husband (ChemE) at college (I am an EE). I work with hundreds of engineers. They come in all types (social, anti-social, athletic, physically inept, brilliant, average intelligence). But most of them are married (even a couple of the new hires). You will find students that fit any stereotype, and many more that don't.</p>
<p>I don't! But I'm also not really looking for one because I work 30 or so hours a week plus 18 credits at the moment so I really don't have a lot of free time and the time I do have I spend partying. Many of my friends do have girlfriends and there are many different types of engineers. Deep down most of us are geeks but most are not "nerdy" people.</p>
<p>EE... don't have one, but could easily get one if I wanted (just don't like such commitments). I've noticed that engineers that do have girlfriends never fit the nerdy/engineering stereotype in the first place. They tend to be more... mature, than that.</p>
<p>i certainly don't.</p>
<p>I've had the same one since nearly starting college a year and a half ago. I'm an AeroE.</p>
<p>I am a CS major, and I wish I had one...</p>
<p>I wouldn't worry about finding a girlfriend in engineering. My thoughts, if you've never had problems finding a girlfriend before, you're not going to start just bc you go into engineering. On the other hand, if you've always had problems finding a girlfriend, don't expect that that's going to change. Yes, there are somewhat fewer girls in engineering than some other majors, but it is fairly easy to meet people from different majors in college. </p>
<p>P.S. Eventually, being labeled an engineer should benefit you in a search for a girl. It's a good job that pays well, it's perceived to be a field that attracts smart people (meaning you will be labeled as smart bc of this), and I would argue that most engineers like their jobs - all of these things are desireable if you are looking for a girl long term.</p>
<p>Don't let some (old-wives-tale?) define you or what you do, define life for yourself and create your own mold...</p>
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<p>You can try this at home by moistening a piece of white bread and letting it sit on the counter for a week or so.</p>
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<p>I did that once but it wasn't intentional...</p>
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<p>no no. he's talking about plaster. doin some arts & crafts.</p>
<p>I have a boyfriend and am in CS. Never had a girlfriend, I'm pretty straight. :p</p>
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<p>What about that one night at that party?</p>
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<p>Sorry, guys. Contrary to popular belief, all we do at slumber parties is braid each others' hair and talk about shoes.</p>
<p>I'm in the same boat as Jessie. Started dating my boyfriend during the third week of college. My boyfriend eventually turned into a husband, though.</p>
<p>"P.S. Eventually, being labeled an engineer should benefit you in a search for a girl. It's a good job that pays well, it's perceived to be a field that attracts smart people (meaning you will be labeled as smart bc of this), and I would argue that most engineers like their jobs - all of these things are desireable if you are looking for a girl long term."</p>
<p>i wonder how much truth there is in the joke that rich, nerdy guys can land attractive wives. i've heard both ways: money attacts women vs confidence attracts women</p>
<p>my goal: be confident and have a lot of money... problem solved. (one down, one to go)</p>
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<p>I think my girlfriend would disagree with that. ;)</p>
<p>I agree with earlier comments: if you had a gf/bf in high school, you will be able to do so in college. But keep this in mind - engineering is a very male-heavy profession. If you are not in a serious relationship when you graduate, I would at least make sure you establish some good social networks. I know several good guys who came to work as an engineer and no longer have any place to meet women! You need to either plan for a life of solitude or else find something outside of work that will give you the opportunity to meet women under 50.</p>