Class: Statics
What I learned Today: forces acting upon joints in trusses can be calcaulated via the method of joints or the method of sections.
Other notes: I am feeling very behind in my class. It dawned me today that I have to ace my program if I want this experience to count for anything. I am coming from world class UC San Diego to a less prestigious university. I went to SDSU for convenience, so I could go to an affordable school while I worked. Now it feels like a hassle, and one that won't be worth the effort. I read today that a masters in materials engineering has a better financial return more so than even other MS in engineering degrees, but I am starting to doubt my path regardless. I WANTED to study materials science, but I'm not. I am studying mechanical engineering. That will be the name on my degree when I graduate. Sure, I will emphasize that my path lead me to the program through my interest in materials science, but that will not be what I will get out of the program. I just don't feel as passionate about this course of study as much I was about my undergraduate degree. Understanding chemical engineering felt like I was unlocking the keys to the universe. Understanding mechanical engineering feels like just having more ways to articulate everything I have ever known. I think I am going to try to take the weekend really rethink the path I carelessly chose for myself.
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