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What else are you taking? I took Diff eq, EM fields, and physics at the same time while working. I had to quit one of my jobs that semester. Does your job allow you to study?
What else are you taking? I took Diff eq, EM fields, and physics at the same time while working. I had to quit one of my jobs that semester. Does your job allow you to study?
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I took calc 3 and differentials in separate semesters. When I was still in school I was working anywhere from 15-25 hrs part time. How much are you going to be working?
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Same time around 25 , but I'm usually not the type to be satisfied with a "C" so I might just end up taking differential and calc 3 and that's pretty much it .
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Wait you took:
-Calc 3
-Differential equations
-Physics
-Orgo 1
-Orgo 2
-C++
All in one semester?? How? Also how do you take Orgo 1/2 concurrently?
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Hit me up with a question. Dynamics has always been cake for me. Hopefully I have an answer.
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you should be good if you do that. I also think if you can afford to trim your work hours and/or make it more convenient to dedicate the necessary time for each course it is doable to take all three. Plus, you can afford to use all that time in the Eagles thread to study instead since we're :x
Good luck fam
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Mhm. I ended up dropping C++ because I was so bad at programming in the end and it was draining so much of my time. The orgo was a compressed class that met for long *** classes and wasn't very much fun. Diff EQ and Calx were wicked easy luckily tho
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I had already taken calc 2 so no skips for pre reqs
The compressed class was tough.
I won't ever take 18 credits again. I never really got to take a break
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you should be good if you do that. I also think if you can afford to trim your work hours and/or make it more convenient to dedicate the necessary time for each course it is doable to take all three. Plus, you can afford to use all that time in the Eagles thread to study instead since we're :x
Good luck fam
Lmao yea I'm definitely going on a hiatus from my social life this upcoming semester .
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I graduate in 3 weeks, i'm excited, 
. For anyone who've taken the EIT, how long did you study for it? And what books did you review from?
. For anyone who've taken the EIT, how long did you study for it? And what books did you review from?Bruce Banner
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I graduate in 3 weeks, i'm excited,
Congrats !!!
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I graduate in 3 weeks, i'm excited,
Congrats, im also interested to know what yall studied (textbooks and material) and any tips, for those who have taken the FE.
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I graduate in 3 weeks, i'm excited,
'Grats bro. But I devoted about 2 months to studying for it. I also took an fe prep class my last semester of college. As for stuff I used to get ready for it I used all of the material I had from the class along with this civil specific exam review book:
I took like an hour or two at least 5 days out of the week to study for those couple months and when I took the exam I breezed through it pretty much. This exam review book has a section in the front with problems and solutions to the problems that are worked out in full and another practice test section with the answers to the problems in the back (no full solution). Good luck to all that are taking the FE and the best thing to do is know your way around the reference manual. The electronic based FE exam lets you use a keyword find feature for the reference manual but I wouldn't rely on that. Make sure you know where to find stuff
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Thanks, fellas! I should have mentioned i'm graduating as a EEE major, concentration in Power.
I was thinking about studying for about a month or so before i take the FE, but that wouldn't be until April since i'll be out of the country for 2 months after grad,.
I was thinking about studying for about a month or so before i take the FE, but that wouldn't be until April since i'll be out of the country for 2 months after grad,
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yea definitely dl the FE ref manual, should be free on the ncees website
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Wasn't sure if I was gonna pass my transport class. Threw a Hail Mary on the final and pulled an 87%.
I am delivered
I am delivered
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Well definitely retaking statics again next semester( got a C) ALONG with dynamics. :x Also got a C in Calc 3 should I retake it?
I will say this though... The way I **** the bed this semester has motivated me to absolutely crush next semester rather than being discouraged. Thats how I know engineering is for me.
I will say this though... The way I **** the bed this semester has motivated me to absolutely crush next semester rather than being discouraged. Thats how I know engineering is for me.
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^when you know engineering's for you, the hard work is worth it. Good luck man 
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Coming off a pretty solid few weeks myself ... landed an amazing new position and got into my target MBA
If I may impart some advice on the younger guys in here:
This one is fairly obvious, but do your best to get over 3.0 in undergrad, for recruiting and even more for grad school (if you think you'll go)
If you pursue a grad degree, try to do it at another (and better) school than your undergrad. This is for two reasons, 1) diversity and 2) credentials
Former meaning, you will be exposed to not only a broader network but also different eng schools have different flavors, so to speak. Even though the subject matter may be similar, it will be administered differently, some may think it doesn't matter much, but this will help you become a more resourceful problem solver and critical thinker. This could be augmented even further if you go to grad school far from where you grew up and where you went undergrad. It's not just all about theory, it's about exposure to new people and ideas. The perspective you get from this is invaluable IMO.
Latter meaning, going to a better program than undergrad will tailor your resume and better prepare you for getting into top companies. I greatly underestimated rank, but once you're at a notable program (top 20 or 25), the quality of education is noticeable and boost in recruitability is VERY apparent. Also great access to guest lecturers and seminars from industry leaders. I've heard the term "you're as good as your last degree" and thought it was complete BS but it actually has a lot of merit. I know for sure I wouldn't be where I am now with a masters from my undergrad school. No secret but great eng schools have developed strong relationships with great companies, and there is really no substitute to the access they provide to them.
This is all general and of course there are exceptions, but from going through it myself and networking with lots of successful folks, was compelled to share in case it helps anyone out
If I may impart some advice on the younger guys in here:
This one is fairly obvious, but do your best to get over 3.0 in undergrad, for recruiting and even more for grad school (if you think you'll go)
If you pursue a grad degree, try to do it at another (and better) school than your undergrad. This is for two reasons, 1) diversity and 2) credentials
Former meaning, you will be exposed to not only a broader network but also different eng schools have different flavors, so to speak. Even though the subject matter may be similar, it will be administered differently, some may think it doesn't matter much, but this will help you become a more resourceful problem solver and critical thinker. This could be augmented even further if you go to grad school far from where you grew up and where you went undergrad. It's not just all about theory, it's about exposure to new people and ideas. The perspective you get from this is invaluable IMO.
Latter meaning, going to a better program than undergrad will tailor your resume and better prepare you for getting into top companies. I greatly underestimated rank, but once you're at a notable program (top 20 or 25), the quality of education is noticeable and boost in recruitability is VERY apparent. Also great access to guest lecturers and seminars from industry leaders. I've heard the term "you're as good as your last degree" and thought it was complete BS but it actually has a lot of merit. I know for sure I wouldn't be where I am now with a masters from my undergrad school. No secret but great eng schools have developed strong relationships with great companies, and there is really no substitute to the access they provide to them.
This is all general and of course there are exceptions, but from going through it myself and networking with lots of successful folks, was compelled to share in case it helps anyone out
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@GetYaShinebox congrats on the new position. Are you staying in the DC area for your MBA? I'm set on going to GTown.
Thank you for this post, I think my decision to stay at Hopkins vs switching to UMUC will pay off in the long run.
Thank you for this post, I think my decision to stay at Hopkins vs switching to UMUC will pay off in the long run.
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Going to be taking my core EE classes next spring, kind excited.
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Thanks, prefer to not publicize specifics, feel free to PM though.
Know a colleague with a masters in technical mgmt from Hopkins, he had nothing but good things to say. Think you made a good move
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Just registered for my first class of grad school. Intermediate Heat Transfer
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Grad school engineering? Hats off.
I have a double major in com sci and business and you engineers are on another level. Much respect.
I have a double major in com sci and business and you engineers are on another level. Much respect.
