That means in class I would have more anxiety or nervousness compared to a normal student when I have to:
- do presentations (this worries me the most)
- raise my hand and ask for a question
- answering a question infront of the class
- group assignments or study buddies; I'd rather work alone.
If I can see the professor privately after class and ask for help, then I would have no problem doing that. Does anyone here sound like me? Did you get your degree and now working for a company? Or did was it so bad that you dropped out of college?
2007-11-11 07:54:48 · 7 answers · asked by Dazed 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
The nice thing about having an engineering degree is that it opens so many doors for a variety of jobs.
I remember that when I was in my late teens and early twenties, I was painfully shy. I would be willing to bet that in time, you will outgrow your fear and discomfort. I certainly did. If not, you may find that in time, you will find a job you are best suited for.
In any case, the last thing I would do is let social anxiety keep me from getting an engineering degree.
Good Luck!
2007-11-11 10:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Okay, you don't sound that unusual. However, I know firsthand that someone telling you that doesn't help much. The place to figure out what is the best direction to take career wise in order to better fit your temperament style and reduce being anxious, is to figure out just what you are best suited to do. I suggest that you start with a book called PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME: Character & Temperament Types, Fifth Edition, by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates.
Distributed by PROMETHEUS NEMESIS BOOK CO. Box 2082, Del Mar, CA. 92014 (619) 632-1575
This book can be found in used book stores or ordered for around $10.00
It tells you about 16 different temperament styles that are common to all people. The book tells you what these styles are and how they interact. There's a test page inside the book that you can take and it will show you, very accurately I might add, just what your style is. You sound like you might be an INTJ. The INTJ (Introvert, Intuitive, Thinking, and Judgmental [not of people but of systems] and is the scientist and engineer.
Get this book. It will really help you understand who you are and just how you fit into the world of job and people.
Good luck.
2007-11-12 01:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by Bob D1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
participation via interaction with fellow students will not measure how much you learn. It only gets you invited to keg parties.
Confidence in your projects will wash away your fear of presentations. Cover it well and be prepared for any question, use note and make the presentation speak for itself, literally, this is possible with most presentation software.
good luck, and go into research to avoid the public.
2007-11-11 16:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by mavis b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many engineers are socially awkward or inept (including myself.) My opinion is that there is greater tolerance for it among engineers than almost anywhere else.
The challenges you listed are truly challenges. However, choosing a different education/career path will not make them go away.
2007-11-11 16:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by Tim C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course you can, you can always get after class help form the teachers, and yes i know a lot of people who were in your situation but they are very succesful in what they do now
2007-11-11 16:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by john 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would do better in engineering than most other feels.
Also, with age and experience you will relax more and become more comfortable with people.
2007-11-11 17:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by D. J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that a lack of social skills means you would be PERFECT as an engineer (grinning)
2007-11-11 16:05:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋