how is mechanic engineering ?

Question

I love cars, I love driving and I love to know about cars... I must pick something for studying in college and then in university and I dont know what to pick and now Im thinking about mechanic engineering because one of my friends father is mechanic and he has a mechanic shop and he said if you work with me I will guarantee that you will earn 10,000 a month, and now Im thinkin it will be better if im going an study mechanin engineering, but now I want to know how hard is it and what do you think if I do it?

according to the first answers: then what is better for being good at that shop, actualy Im not good at math

Answer 1

If you like working with your hands, look at trade schools rather than university. You can make an OK living as an auto mechanic, Diesel mechanic, Engineering Tech, Maintenance Tech, Machinist, Welder, Tool and Die Maker, etc.

These last three jobs are getting harder to find as more and more companies move their manufacturing facilities offshore. It is hard to compete with India and China for jobs where they get paid only 10% what is earned in the west.

Western economies are destined to become knowledge worker and service based - and you really would rather be a knowledge worker. See if you can pick up a tutor and boost your math skills and you might have a shot at the university degree.

If you still have difficulty with math (In my experience, for most people math aptitude seems to be an "attitude" thing rather than an inability to learn it - just approach it with a positive attitude) you could look at engineering technician degrees at vocational schools as well. One overlooked profession that is always hiring is Civil Engineering technicians and Land Surveyors/Assistants. You need to know math for these, but not as much.

Ultimately it is a personal decision, though.

Answer 2

Mechanical engineering is challenging. If you are good at math and science and like those kinds of classes, and you area good studetn and have high grades in high school, then you might be able to make it. Understand you will have to learn calculus, advanced calculus, differential equations, physics, specialized mechanical courses,chemistry, and some chemical engineering classes are normally included in ME curriculum. You're going to have to really work hard at studying for 4-5 years.
It's not a fun time and the drop out rate is usually 40-50%. Not to discourage you, but just to give you and idea of what lies ahead. If you have the aptitude for these subjects and the will to achieve the goal of an engineering degreee, then you can do it.

Make sure before you start that this is what you really want., There is more to mechanical engineering than just loving cars and wanting to know about them, etc.

Answer 3

What you are referring to is a mechanic, which is different from mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineers work mainly in an office environment designing mechanical devices of all sort to be used in various situations. What your friends dad is is known a mechanic or sometimes referred to as an auto technician. To obtain the skills and knowledge to pursue that you would either learn on the job, be hired by a shop or dealership who will send you to school to learn their particular automobile or you can attend a technician school to receive a certificate in auto mechanics or auto technology. By doing that you will taught more hands on with tools, equipment, vehicles, etc. I'm not too sure on the ciriculum but I dont believe it involves intensive math. Just your basic properties.

Answer 4

Mechanical engineers do not work on cars. They design cars on paper.

It is a lot of math. If you like to work with your hands, then some type of trade school would be better for you than college.

Answer 5

first.. 10,000 a Month is ridicilous(unless you own your own shop)! you will make minimum wage when you have no auotmotive expierence..have you heard of Universal Technical Institute..it is a very well known institute..i went there my Boy went there. you are there for as long as you choose and you learn so so much! they teach you the basics of automotive, its an awsome school, and you get an associates degree. you will not make as much as everyone says but if you have a passion for cars then do it! but..if you dont like getting greasy and you care if your hands look like old man hands by the time you 25 then its not for you.... its a field where you will always have a job i say look into the schools and if its truley your passion do it!

Answer 6

If you can do a double degree with 2 majors or after qualifying in one discipline look ar going a grad dip in the other. Its only 12 to 18 or so months extra Your university can advice you of the process