Richard
2013-04-12 10:34:25
As some of you may know, this year I applied for uni to do comp sci (BSc). Well, recently I actually got an offer from Exeter, but at the last minute, I changed my course to Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (BEng). The thing is, the course looks pretty awesome (albeit a large amount of contact time), but I've heard from a lot of people that BEngs are actually really hard and that you really have to be pretty dedicated to do well.
So what are the people of SRL's opinion on this? Should I stick to the engineering degree, or go with my original intention of a computer science degree?
Life decisions stress me out…
dzpliu
2013-04-12 10:36:26
nothing is easy on this world.
just choose whichever you really like. passion is more important.
Richard
2013-04-12 10:53:22
From: dzpliu
nothing is easy on this world.
just choose whichever you really like. passion is more important.
Well that's another one of my issues, I absolutely love the idea of both electronic engineering and comp sci, I guess it's wise to continue with the course that offers both!
cause
2013-04-16 12:34:50
I think having that B.eng is very advantageous, you can stamp things in the future (if even just for yourself, ditches, small bridges [on your property], family things, building stuff [if you are up to it]) as well as being more hands on in the design aspect (the part I like)…not so much a research or educational institute type degree (not that comp sci really is). Anyways those are just my thoughts.
Solar
2013-04-16 15:51:33
Either degree choice is a good one.
If you want it enough, you'll work hard enough to earn the results you want.
If you've got a career in mind for either, or both, then go with whatever you WANT to do. Don't be put off by hard work as a student, it will still be easier then when you get a graduate job, even though there might be some late nighters in the library when you might think otherwise. :p
[XoL]
2013-04-16 15:57:51
Wow I almost made the same decision, I started wanting to do electrical with comp sci, then just electrical but now I am doing just comp sci all the way.
Richard
2013-04-16 16:35:02
From: [XoL]
Wow I almost made the same decision, I started wanting to do electrical with comp sci, then just electrical but now I am doing just comp sci all the way.
I think I'm heading the other direction it seems, wanting to do comp sci, then electrical with comp sci, and now I can see myself more in an electrical engineering career :p
From: Richard
I think I'm heading the other direction it seems, wanting to do comp sci, then electrical with comp sci, and now I can see myself more in an electrical engineering career :p
Just ask where you see yourself in the future, which would be most useful/enjoyable? I'm having the same time deciding my major/minor. I'm thinking Biomedical/Business as I want to be an orthopedic surgeon and own my own practice, but a degree in digital design/graphic media for my minor is tempting as well! Keep us updated on which you choose! Btw asked a college buddy and he said BEng is hard as heck >.<
tealc
2013-04-16 17:21:38
From: Richard
Well that's another one of my issues, I absolutely love the idea of both electronic engineering and comp sci, I guess it's wise to continue with the course that offers both!
Edit: misread your post and yes you do need to be really dedicated for engineering.
Go to BEng. Although it seems harder you have a whole forum/community here to support you :P