Free time while pursuing my undergraduate degree

[Vanadium 50]

Why are we still harping on the military? The OP says he doesn't want that, and all indications are that he would not do well in that environment anyway.

 

[.Scott]

I would learn how to wire my own electricity, I would learn how to route plumbing lines, I would learn to woodwork, weld, insulate, and control climate. All of these things would be applicable to my mechanical engineering/aerospace major.

If you love Mechanical Engineering, the van will never be completed.

 

[Vanadium 50]

I really think OP’s best interests would be served by building up money by taking a few years off and working.

It would certainly inject a dose of reality into his planning.

However, based on what he has said, I do not think he would do well with unskilled or semiskilled labor, especially with a supervisor near his own age.

 

[Vanadium 50]

Another option that i have would be go get an apprenticeship at a local engineering firm. I would get a full ride, plus i would be paid to get my degree.

Really? You think these positions just fall off trees?

If these were common, don't you think everyone would do this? Further, most of these benefits cover a class, perhaps two at a time. That means ~10+ years to finish. There are mighty few programs where they hire you, and send you off to college with a six-figure check.

We are back in fantasy land, and you are again ignoring the repeated advice: your job now is to excel in high school.

 

[berkeman]

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[berkeman]

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