2006-10-08 11:33:45 · 6 answers · asked by tpritch72 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Dreams are fine but you need to get to work making phone calls ,making contacts with acquaintances and searching the web. There is NOTHING you can't find on this incredible machine.
Start checking out good engineering schools,find out the requirements,get going and I wish you the best of luck.
http://www.engineeringedu.com/engrschools.htm
2006-10-08 11:38:12 · answer #1 · answered by I am Sunshine 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It kind of depends on your current educational background.
If you have been out of school for awhile, you may want to take some refresher math courses at a community college. Many community colleges have transfer agreements with 4-yr universities so that any general education requirements will transfer and apply to your degree. A community college generally has good resources available for helping you research 4-yr institutions and career options.
You should probably look into the schools others have mentioned here and find out what their requirements are before you start taking classes at a 2-yr college, though, just to make sure they will transfer.
Be firm and insistent with counselors at both colleges in order to get the best information. Some counselors are good and some are poor at follow-up.
I would also suggest that you find out if an engineer is really what you want to be. Engineering is a very theoretical area of study - a lot of hands-on people prefer Engineering Technology. Just something to point out to get you thinking.
2006-10-09 22:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First decide what kind of Engineer then get to school and get it done.
I knew a kid that was a welder. He went to some welding school in Tulsa. Became an inspector an then went to another welding school and became an Engineer.
Now he has a dream job working at the Harley plant near Kansas City.
2006-10-08 19:49:28 · answer #3 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welding skills are in demand, especially when combined with engineering.
My Dad and brother are both welding engineers. My Dad also studied metallurgy at Purdue and my brother is a structural engineer and iron worker.
You could take a look at Purdue and check out the various types of engineering degrees they have. There's so many choices, you'd have to see which branches look good to you and maybe send away for some info from them or other engineering colleges.
Good Luck!
2006-10-08 20:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Rozz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever heard of welding engineering? They teach it at Letourneau College in Longview, TX. This is a college started by a guy who invented heavy equipment used in the oil industry and got rich. The factory is close to the college and is still a producer of heavy equipment.
2006-10-08 18:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by Alan J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you have to decide what type of engineer you would like to be.
2006-10-08 18:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋