Is an engineering degree worth going into depression for?

[teito klein]

I would like to tell you that I'm also experiencing almost the same thing as you are.. I'm in first year of engineering, no major yet, and I'm quitting on Monday. I can't handle the mental pressure that I'm getting from school. The workloads are so heavy and I totally don't know what I'm doing.. Though I'm quitting on Monday, I'm not actually quitting the whole engineering thing.I tried thinking about getting some other courses but it doesn't work out.. I still want engineering so I'm going to try again next year by God's grace.
What I'm saying is, it is important to search within yourself if you really want it. If you're sure about engineering but you're getting depressed because you're unsatisfied with the grades you're getting then it might be a good idea to stop for a moment. Go to someplace, have a vacation, discover whatever things that may help you get back your interest and passion for engineering again :) It's important for a person to enjoy what he's doing.

I'm not good in physics, nor chem nor math and English (not really my first languange) but I love challenges. it may sound weird coming from a person who's quitting but if you really want something, you wouldn't let yourself get broken from this situation.. you got to get yourself back in shape :)

Be yourself. be positive. Don't just pour your whole life in engineering. have some fun too. spend time with your family or friends. get a new hobby. Distract yourself sometimes :)

Never ever consider yourself a failure.. you're a learner.. not a failure.

I hope this helps.
Praying for your success in engineering :) and I'm sure you will succeed.

*hope the smileys won't freak u out and say that I'm gay.. I'm a gal just to let u know :) haha.

 

[Atoweha]

I decided to stick with engineering, I Transferred schools, which was a really good decision on my part.
Now I am only about 1.5 years away from graduating and my grades are improving, even though I still am uninterested in the material.

 

[jimmyly]

1) if your not happy with something in YOUR life, change it

2)Don't let how other people think of you influence you

So, if you Don't like engineering then stop. It's not giving up, or failing. I don't get why people think if you do something and change your mind, then automatically you fail.

What's wrong with quitting something if your not happy?
(btw I only read original post)
I think the number one thing is to not be afraid of how people will look at you. Don't base your decisions on the judgment of others ESPECIALLY parents. It is YOUR life. Just remember that, don't let other ppl live it for you

 

[Octans]

(btw I only read original post)

It's understandable to not read the entire thread, but at least read the post directly above yours.

 

[bhobba]

I decided to stick with engineering, I Transferred schools, which was a really good decision on my part.
Now I am only about 1.5 years away from graduating and my grades are improving, even though I still am uninterested in the material.

Great to hear.

I would stick it out. When you are finished you can look for some kind of graduate degree that interests you. Engineering and a graduate degree in something else is a good combination - knowledge of Engineering is always useful because even if you don't use it; getting a job in a firm that does that type of thing will give you a better appreciation of the business.

I did a combined degree in Applied Math and Computer Science but did it part time while working in a public service agency. I went to work as a programmer, again in the public service, but the feedback I got is the users simply loved me - and evidently that was very unusual. I put it down to my background in knowing where they were coming from.

Thanks
Bill