<p>Hello, Im 22 and Im looking to apply to WVU in the fall, I had solid grades in math and science in highschool but like many I was somewhat unmotivated to do anything with my natural intelligence. I am currently enrolled in a local community college and taking as many courses as I can to get myself back up to speed. </p>
<p>To the matter at hand, I have had an interest in geology and mechanics for a while and I enjoy problem solving and learning. While math is not my first love I am good at it and IM currently taking calc 2 at this college and I have roughly an 88-90 average (not exactly sure due to teacher using a curve for final grade). I was a decent chemistry student (B-B+ range) in highschool and I am looking to take chem 1 and 2 over the summer. I have personally not taken a physics course at college level yet but the concepts interest me and I enjoy learning new theories and ideas, something as core as physics should be very interesting to me.</p>
<p>While like many I was primarily attracted to the high salary it seems to fit my interests relatively well. Could any PetroEng Students/grads tell me their experiences/ core interests and see if I fit the "mold" so to speak? </p>
<p>For reference GPA 3.4 Math SAT 720</p>
<p>Your cal 2 looks good, and chem is alright. I think the turning point is the Physics. You should be able to make your own decision after you take that course. I’m in cal 3 now, finished Chem 1/2, Physics 1/2. Physics was the most challenging, had 15 students to begin with and 6 drops. </p>
<p>I haven’t taking any engr-based class, but taking Physical Geology now w/ cal III. I didn’t think much of geology either, just thought it was rocks. Got into it, having to learned to distinguish it’s origin, types. Rock cycle, etc.</p>
<p>Just take calc-based physics though to see if engr is right for you.</p>
<p>thanks for the reply the exact type of response I wanted. Any major sticking points for “weed out classes” besides thermodynamics? I really dont hear about much on mineral logging and the like and how difficult they are. Im assuming they take solid studying like most classes but I don’t know specifics.</p>
<p>My cubemate is a WVU grad. Still a party animal in his 50’s :)</p>
<p>You may also want to look at good ole’ Mining Engineering. A couple guys dating DD1’s roomies are both MinEng’s at another flagship state school and internships and jobs are relatively easy to get compared to a lot of other fields. WVU has a MinEng program also.</p>
<p>Eh mining engineer doesnt interest me as much to be honest. I like the idea of travel, I was considering working overseas/oil rig once I got my degree. I traveled alot as a kid and I enjoyed it, havent traveled in a long time though</p>
<p>I don’t think there is anything inherently difficult about the petroleum engineering curriculum. I just took a look at the WVU curriculum and I think your hardest classes will be the physics sequence and thermo.</p>
<p>The one thing I don’t see is a programming class. I would take C++ as an elective if you can. You probably won’t need to know C++, but you definitely will use VBA.</p>
<p>Im taking a class called C++ for engineers over the summer before I go. and trying to clear the gen eds too, why not be more focused when I get there. Although it does mean id be taking more “STEM” related hard classes at the same time.</p>