What should I do if my parents think engineering is too difficult for me?
Take your parents’ concern as advice about workload and your future, but do not assume that engineering is automatically too difficult for you. Identify the relevant subjects, amount of study, and prerequisite knowledge; consider your interest in mathematics and science and your current preparation; then discuss a realistic study plan with your parents, a teacher, or a career counselor after checking the intended program’s curriculum and available support.
Key points
- Break “difficulty” down into subjects, workload, and prerequisite knowledge.
- Assess your interests, strengths, weaknesses, and current preparation realistically.
- Check official information about the intended university and share a concrete plan with your parents.
Things to check
- Curricula and support after enrollment vary by university, faculty, and department, so check the latest official information.