I think I found my calling

ChaosTheory · Post by **ChaosTheory** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:58 am

Himura.Kenshin wrote:I vote Quantum Engineering =D

EDIT: @ ChaosTheory.

Lol, thanks. I wonder if I can dual-major in Quantum Mechaincs and Mechanical engineering without going to school for more than 2 years . . . ?

Latooni · Post by **Latooni** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:25 am

ChaosTheory wrote:
Himura.Kenshin wrote:I vote Quantum Engineering =D

EDIT: @ ChaosTheory.
Lol, thanks. I wonder if I can dual-major in Quantum Mechaincs and Mechanical engineering without going to school for more than 2 years . . . ?

Hahahhah what

You can't major in anything without going for more than 2. At best you'll get an associates', which isn't worth crap.

TheBlueEcho · Post by **TheBlueEcho** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:26 am

I think its 4 to 8 years.

Latooni · Post by **Latooni** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:28 am

TheBlueEcho wrote:I think its 4 to 8 years.

Yeah, 4 will get you a bachelor's, which is acceptable, 6-8 might get you a master's, which is great, and 8+ might get you a PhD, which might be over the top. Of course, the upper ones vary greatly on the major and the student, but the 2 for associates and 4 for bachelor's is pretty standard.

TheBlueEcho · Post by **TheBlueEcho** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:36 am

So in other words, aim for a bachelors or Masters, since they are mostly acceptable, and a PhD only if your extremely dedicated to the topic (AKA Life Goal).

Latooni · Post by **Latooni** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:50 am

TheBlueEcho wrote:So in other words, aim for a bachelors or Masters, since they are mostly acceptable, and a PhD only if your extremely dedicated to the topic (AKA Life Goal).

Pretty much.

ChaosTheory · Post by **ChaosTheory** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:23 am

I was joking. I really don't want to go to school any longer than I can manage. I think I'll drop QM and focus on CS with a side of ME for 2-4 years.

Boba Fettuccini · Post by **Boba Fettuccini** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:10 am

ChaosTheory wrote:Ah, for my lego days . . . 2ft Flyign Dragons of Doom.

I still have a lego day once every few weeks. No dragons though. Spaceships!

Ixranin · Post by **Ixranin** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:16 pm

Be sure you're ready for lots of math and physics, so you don't end up in the same disaster of a life I ended up in for choosing Mechanical Engineering.

Lycan · Post by **Lycan** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:53 pm

Well, good for you then. However I would recommend maybe talking to a mechanical engineer in person, or visit a large company to get a feel for things. Also read up on your field of choice.

I myself will try civil engineering, and maybe architecture. Both of which have aspects I like.

T-002 · Post by **T-002** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:20 am

Boba Fetuccini wrote:
ChaosTheory wrote:Ah, for my lego days . . . 2ft Flyign Dragons of Doom.
I still have a lego day once every few weeks. No dragons though. Spaceships!

Try vehicles in general. I love designing vehicles. I only lack a decent medium to do so, 'cause Lego will only get you that far.

Latooni · Post by **Latooni** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:51 am

T-002 wrote:
Boba Fetuccini wrote:
ChaosTheory wrote:Ah, for my lego days . . . 2ft Flyign Dragons of Doom.
I still have a lego day once every few weeks. No dragons though. Spaceships!
Try vehicles in general. I love designing vehicles. I only lack a decent medium to do so, 'cause Lego will only get you that far.

If you're good enough, Lego will do anything.

Zater · Post by **Zater** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:23 am

I'm considering something in Engineering(always a good choice, and most likely mechanical or civil) or something theological.

Exethalion · Post by **Exethalion** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:09 pm

I'm interested in anything space or sci-fi. One of my childhood idols (I am still relatively a child at 17) was an author of a Star Wars cross section book. He had a PhD in Thereoetical Astrophysics. I figured I'd go in that sort of direction, after excelling in GCSE Physics. Getting through A levels is tough, but I'm hoping to get into a Masters in Astrophysics.

Enough about me, I wish Natch the best of luck.