Concentration What you are Good at or What you find Interesting?

In summary, the individual is a Pre-Junior at Drexel University and is entering the BSMS program with the need to choose a specialization for their Master's Degree. They have three options: Mechanics, Thermal Fluid Sciences, and Control Systems. They are unsure of which specialization to choose as they have done well in thermodynamics but are not interested in working in HVAC. They have also taken a controls course and enjoyed it, but found it more challenging. They envision a career where mechanical and electrical converge, such as working for companies like Boeing or Lockheed Martin. They are unsure of where a Masters in Mechanical, concentration in Thermal Fluid Science, will lead them in terms of career opportunities. They believe in choosing what they find interesting rather than what
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MEM33
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Hello all,

I am a Pre-Junior at Drexel University Mechanical Engineering Major. I am entering the BSMS program this fall. I need to choose a specialization for my Master's Degree. I have three choices - 1. Mechanics 2. Thermal Fluid Sciences 3. Control Systems.
As my title states should you go with what comes easy or what you find more interesting. So far I have really done well and feel as though I have a great foundation in thermodynamics. The problem is I am not sure about where that specialization will take me career wise. I do not want to work in HVAC. On the other hand I have just taken my first controls course and really enjoyed it and also did well, but found the material significantly more challenging than thermodynamics. When I envision the perfect career it looks like working for Boeing or Lockeed Martin, or something where the mechanical and electrical converge. My questions is where does one possibly end up with a Masters in Mechanical, concentration in Thermal Fluid Science?

Thanks,
EG
 
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I personally would always go for what I find interesting these days. I want it to be easy cause I find it interesting, not interesting because I find it easy.

Of course it's not just as simple as that in the end, but if you don't find it interesting, what's going to keep you interested? If you lose interest, the subject will not become any easier over time. It will most likely only become more difficult. However, if you find it interesting, it could very well become easier over time. Of course, interest shifts...

Your other question I can't really answer.
 
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MEM33 said:
My questions is where does one possibly end up with a Masters in Mechanical, concentration in Thermal Fluid Science?
EG

When? After 20 years, 60 years, 80 years, 5 billion years, 10 trillion years or what?
 

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What is concentration and why is it important?

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Can concentration be improved?

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How does concentration affect learning and academic performance?

Concentration plays a crucial role in learning and academic performance. Without concentration, it is difficult to absorb and retain information, leading to poor academic performance. On the other hand, strong concentration skills can improve learning and academic success.

Is concentration a natural ability or can it be learned?

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