im about to finish high school and want to become an engineer but there are so many areas of engineering that im really confused on what to choose.Any suggestion?

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anonymous · Answer

This is probably a question better answered by a career or guidance counselor. You might want to consider attending a community college and enrolling in a generic engineering program, then taking different career exploration programs. Whatever field of engineering you go into, they will most likely require at least two semesters of physics and four semesters of calculus - but again, this is the sort of thing you should discuss with an academic or career advisor.

anonymous · Answer

Definitely sit down with an advisor. Here is a quick overview. Mechanical (my area of study): Very diverse. An automobile encompasses nearly all aspects of mechanical engineering. Strength of materials (frame, body, gears), thermodynamics (engine, a/c system), heat transfer (radiator, heating core), dynamics and vibrations (suspension system), controls (cruise control, "drive by wire"). The diversity makes this field difficult, but very rewarding. Civil: Also diverse. You'll get to choose between environmental, structural, materials, geophysical, transportation, etc. If you like bridges, roads, dams, canals, or buildings this is for you. Electrical: Very math intensive. You'll deal with circuits, IC's, signals, electromagnetism, computers, devices, etc. If you want to know how your gadgets work this is for you. Petroleum: A fast growing field, especially as domestic drilling increases. You'll learn about the processes involved in extracting oil from the reservoir and how the petroleum is processed before shipping to market. Very focused. If you like the oil/gas industry, this is for you. Chemical: A chemist who applies the fundamentals of chemistry to solve the world's problems. Very focused. If you like chemistry, this is for you. Computer: A mix between electrical engineering and computer science. You'll be writing code and designing circuits. Also a good pick if you like your gadgets. Nuclear: You'll be doing a lot of reactor theory. You're going to end up working for the government, most likely, on a nuclear reactor or for the Navy (all the Navy's ships use nuclear power). This is for you if you like nuclear chemistry. Industrial: This focuses on industrial processes. You'll be half business, half engineer. You'll work on streamlining processes and logistics. If you hate it when UPS is late, this is for you. Biomedical: A newer field that is growing. You'll be half doctor, half engineer. This is for you if you want to design prosthetics or want to understand how an MRI works. There are numerous others. Check out this link for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_engineering_branches If you want to know more about mechanical, feel free to email me: eashmore@gmail.com

anonymous · Answer

In addition to the above answer, Electronics and Telecom Engineering is one of the most in demand right now. If you like dismantling computers, televisions, cellphones or are intrigued by each new innovation in the communications sector..This field is for you. You can get in touch with me if you want to know more about Electronics & Telecom :)

anonymous · Answer

Just listen to your heart and your area of interest. All engineering fields are good, but you have to be strong enough to complete the one you have started.