ENGINEERING, BTECH(CSE). I have had enough (TW)

Quote from kingkook

I feel for you. Engineering sucks. More than half of the courses and syllabus is outdated, and I know for sure I won't be using any of them

EXACTLY. I am from a tier-2 college and it was inevitable that I might not get an efficient syllabus or subjects related to my stream. But I was more shocked to know that my college hadn't revised the syllabus for almost 14 years. Again due to lack of research I got to know this after my 1st year.

It was already sus when I was actually digging mud for my manufacturing process lab practical, like lmao who even does that in CSE?

Quote from unbannBLACPINK

i mean, its mostly the teacher's fault here a lot of them are assholes

but I'd be atleast mildly pissed off at anyone who came to an exam without studying too

almost every college student goes through their own shares of struggles so while teachers should be understanding and patient, the student has to have enough respect for them to put an actual effort too

This is one of the logical reasons I feel that teachers are getting pissed. But believe me, they have crossed the line this time, they are treating each and every kid with disgust even if they are receiving a good amount of respect from the other side. It's becoming difficult to respect them when they can't respect us, every time we enter a class or give a viva they want to quarrel with students.

Quote from Ves

Ok, my thought on this are sort of scattered, but here goes:

To start, I'm an engineer and I love it, but I've crafted it in such a way that I actually work for a big well known design firm. I'd advise you to try for the same because truly liking what you do is more than half the battle - probably a very big portion of it if I'm honest. That said, I learned very little in university, though I do have a degree in CSE. I am self-taught in most areas because honestly, I learn things best by immersion, not just doing it one semester then peacing out.

Also, I want you to know that I have a ton of co-workers in the same field that actually have degrees outside of CSE. The true value to employers is in showing you have enough perseverance to stick out the years to get the degree. I even have some colleagues sans degree. If you can do the work, you can do the work. It usually took them longer to get there though since they had to fight for positions to build their resumes/CVs with. Just remember that if you think having a degree in CSE is the only way. It's not.

Third, some people may not consider this the best advice, but I think you should remember that to pass a course, you don't need brilliant grades. I didn't get brilliant grades in all my courses - I just passed them all. In fact in one course, I basically celebrated getting a D+ because it was still passing and I'd never have to take the course again. And guess what? My degree is still as good as anyone else's.

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Thank you Ves, after reading this I feel better and calm. From time to time I forgot that getting good marks=/= my career secured. Back in my mind, I was also thinking about not getting good marks but most of my seniors advised me the same about percentages. I have maintained 80% till now, so I feel a 5 marks viva won't affect that.

Quote from nevermindmejin

Hang in there!! Just a little bit more, you can do it!! Degree is just a stepping stone for the next stage of your life.

I can totally understand being anxious for presentations.. maybe some practise with your friends can help?

All the best

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I feel better now. Yesterday I had a very bad meltdown. But that meltdown kinda motivated me to be better and study hard LMAO.

Quote from Eternity-April

I opted for btech in mathematics and computing, starting this year. Tbh, I've seen the course structure and I like it a lot but I'm have no idea in which sector my interest actually lies or what I'm going to do after it and parents constantly asking me to try for administrative services of our country after completion of my degree which I don't want to do.

Though I am the last person who can give you the right advice but what I have observed around my college environment is- you need to explore a lot in your college years. Things will start making sense little by little. I never got any support from my college teachers, my friends are the ones who always helped me and shared study resources with me. Since most of the syllabus that my college teaches is outdated I need to rely more on online courses. I feel a little content that I was finally able to find a career path wherein I can get creative.

Quote from selfmate

my friend...it's not the be all and end all

there are many career paths and the first job you get from your degree is very unlikely going to be your last and there is always the option of going back and studying something else...

I know it's probably tough so if you need to talk or rant you know where to find me...

I should probably complete this degree somehow. I was on the verge of giving up yesterday.

Quote from qamar-atti

from BTECH , I thought you were talking about biotechnology ( it is my major and I love it by my whole heart) but it actually is computer engineering. I agree with you. IT sucks. I hate computers. we had 2 or 3 subjects related to computer and I was never able to get an A in them.

and coding

SOMEHOW ALMOST 1 SEM LEFT, THEN I'LL FEEL SO FREE.

Quote from tetetete

engineering is really the worst thing ever

Engineering brought the worst phase in my life but I am glad that I was able to find my career path through it.