What are the strongest signs that engineering is probably a good fit for me?
Strong signs that engineering may be a good fit are that you enjoy asking how and why things work, and are interested in using mathematics or science to solve practical problems. It also helps if you can persist through trial and error, investigate the causes of failures, improve a design or solution, and explain your thinking while working with others. Fit is not determined by grades or one particular strength alone.
Key points
- Curiosity about how systems work and how knowledge can be applied
- Willingness to keep testing, calculating, designing, experimenting, or programming despite setbacks
- Ability to break problems down, check results, and collaborate with others
Things to check
- The balance of mathematics, physics, experiments, design, and programming varies by engineering field and program. Check the official information for the curriculum and expected preparation of the course you are considering.