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So, I did my research when choosing schools to the best of my ability. I picked a school that was listed in the top 50 schools. I visited the school a few times, talked to some students, researched online, and in publications, and decided.
Well, I have been here a few quarters, and I am realizing that this school isn't known for their Mech. Eng. endeavors beyond a narrow focus within the ME Dept. (which, so happens, is not what I'm interested in. ) I decided to come here because the school had a good reputation, it was a good geographical fit to my particular situation, and because I felt that I could get a good solid undergraduate education in ME, and then apply to a grad school that was more suited to my focus.
So, now I'm wondering if I am getting a good education or not. I am doing the work, and putting my best efforts in as well. My grades are A/B, and I feel like I'm learning something, but I am not really sure what (or how well) I'm supposed to be learning. Most of the other ME students seem generally unhappy, or at least disenchanted with the program, unless they are in the focus areas. (although students in other engineering disciplines here seem to be in good spirits about their programs). The ME facilities are also below par compared to the other departments, and the ME faculty seems to be a bit disconnected from the student body.
I know that nothings ever perfect, all schools have their issues, and that college is what you make of it. However, how do I determine that I am getting a good ME education, and how do I go about making the most of it.
(a few details. the major is abet accredited. i am doing what i think i need to do to get the most out of my education, but I also know that I don't know everything. )
Thanks
Well, I have been here a few quarters, and I am realizing that this school isn't known for their Mech. Eng. endeavors beyond a narrow focus within the ME Dept. (which, so happens, is not what I'm interested in. ) I decided to come here because the school had a good reputation, it was a good geographical fit to my particular situation, and because I felt that I could get a good solid undergraduate education in ME, and then apply to a grad school that was more suited to my focus.
So, now I'm wondering if I am getting a good education or not. I am doing the work, and putting my best efforts in as well. My grades are A/B, and I feel like I'm learning something, but I am not really sure what (or how well) I'm supposed to be learning. Most of the other ME students seem generally unhappy, or at least disenchanted with the program, unless they are in the focus areas. (although students in other engineering disciplines here seem to be in good spirits about their programs). The ME facilities are also below par compared to the other departments, and the ME faculty seems to be a bit disconnected from the student body.
I know that nothings ever perfect, all schools have their issues, and that college is what you make of it. However, how do I determine that I am getting a good ME education, and how do I go about making the most of it.
(a few details. the major is abet accredited. i am doing what i think i need to do to get the most out of my education, but I also know that I don't know everything. )
Thanks
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