Best College Majors???

[DrBanneker]

I was thinking of becoming a data scientist, Quant, Risk and Analyst or something in the fiance or Economics.

I would like to learn how to code as well. I heard employer value that skill. Anything to really help me stand out from the rest of the college graduates. People are saying it's hard to find a job especially if you don't have any experience so I'm just trying to to see what I can do to help myself.

Data mining: make sure you take a lot of statistics, machine learning classes if available, and learn the packages for big data like Hadoop, etc. For programming make sure you know C++ and Python among others.

Also I wouldn't look at Wall Street, personally you could find better renumeration (and work life) if you went to something like actuarial science (insurance mathematics) or data sciences related to healthcare management.

 

[TeenTitansGo]

Data mining: make sure you take a lot of statistics, machine learning classes if available, and learn the packages for big data like Hadoop, etc. For programming make sure you know C++ and Python among others.

Also I wouldn't look at Wall Street, personally you could find better renumeration (and work life) if you went to something like actuarial science (insurance mathematics) or data sciences related to healthcare management.

Thanks for all the advice! I really do appreciate it.

 

[yung Herbie Hancock]

I was thinking about becoming a chemical engineer but Im in intro chem now and its hell lol. Plus I cant see myself doing Calc III and physics.

Which engineering did you major in?

My sister is also a chemical engineering major. She showed me process control problem that she had to solve. That shyt hurt my brain .

 

[DrBanneker]

My sister is also a chemical engineering major. She showed me process control problem that she had to solve. That shyt hurt my brain .

@TeenTitansGo
Chemistry is logical and process oriented. Once you understand those things, you can try to get on to bigger things. The top 3 things you need to crunch on in chem are:

1. Understanding the electron structure and valency of atoms; drill the rules into your head
2. Understanding the different bonding theories (valence and molecular orbital)
3. Know how to balance chemical equations, especially Redox reactions
4. Know how to predict the direction of a reaction based off free energy/entropy

Electronegativity is good too for understanding molecular polarization. Just focus on those 4 things and everything else will fall into place. Go to all the office hours and force the TA to make you understand. Set up private hours with the TA if you still don't understand. It is doable.

Do not get lost in the details of every friggin compound. If you take organic, it will be the same deal. Understand hydrocarbon structures, stereochemistry, and naming conventions, then once you get to each type of organic compound, you just need to understand how it fits like legos.

 

[Insensitive]

I'm going for Electrical Engineering/Software Engineering (double majoring)

So I'm clearly about that engineering life.

It's already been said but in medicine you can make as much as an entry level engineer
by getting a nursing degree and there are high paying jobs for you to grab that pay close to
or more than an engineering degree if you decide to pursue a masters
or doctorate.

Also management within these corporations (which hire engineers) tend to get paid more
than even the highest paid engineer, so if you make it into a company
jump ship to management if you can hack it.

Why ?
I shook hands with a man who makes half a million dollars a year where
I work, and dude started off as an engineer, moved into management and never
looked back.

 

[Serious]

I was thinking about becoming a chemical engineer but Im in intro chem now and its hell lol. Plus I cant see myself doing Calc III and physics.

Which engineering did you major in?

I was pretty good in chemistry. What part in particular are you struggling wit I can point you to the right resources

 

[Insensitive]

I was thinking about becoming a chemical engineer but Im in intro chem now and its hell lol. Plus I cant see myself doing Calc III and physics.

Which engineering did you major in?

These websites :

Professor Leonard

Khan Academy

mathispower4u

Can help you out with Calculus, Physics and Chemistry.
I often wait too late into the semester to utilize resources like this so if you find
yourself in school going for a STEM major like a form of Engineering then
I suggest you use these from the beginning or even to work ahead.

Do this plus any kind of tutoring available at your community college like
supplemental instruction or general tutoring, these two combined will
bring you many A's, however, it will not be easy.

And since we're talking about engineering, from my experience dealing with
engineers and the expectations placed on them. IT IS NOT an easy job, so
if hard work in school is giving you cold feet or isn't an enjoyable experience for
you, actually applying these skills learned over the next three to four years
at work will be a very similar experience. So I think you should definitely use these classes
on top of the weed out classes to find out if you're about that life.

Cause if you aren't, don't walk into a career you'll probably hate.


** IF you're on the west coast, all of our CC's are pipelines into the CSU's and UC's but you
can also look into colleges in states near Cali like Arizona and Nevada, they're looking to
take west coast students and with the standardization of ABET Accredited Engineering
degrees, they'll likely take your CC credit with no problem.

 

[TeenTitansGo]

@TeenTitansGo
Chemistry is logical and process oriented. Once you understand those things, you can try to get on to bigger things. The top 3 things you need to crunch on in chem are:

1. Understanding the electron structure and valency of atoms; drill the rules into your head
2. Understanding the different bonding theories (valence and molecular orbital)
3. Know how to balance chemical equations, especially Redox reactions
4. Know how to predict the direction of a reaction based off free energy/entropy

Electronegativity is good too for understanding molecular polarization. Just focus on those 4 things and everything else will fall into place. Go to all the office hours and force the TA to make you understand. Set up private hours with the TA if you still don't understand. It is doable.

Do not get lost in the details of every friggin compound. If you take organic, it will be the same deal. Understand hydrocarbon structures, stereochemistry, and naming conventions, then once you get to each type of organic compound, you just need to understand how it fits like legos.

This is the part I'm on now lol. Okay I have been studying super hard and going to school's free tutors so far I've gotten 65 on both tests, my professor said I was in the top 10 out of the 25 in the class so everybody is kinda struggling too I guess . I was surprised because I thought I would have at least gotten a B on my last test because I studied so hard. I focused on studying my polyatomic ions and everything. I get all A's on my lab homework tho so at least there is that.

What is a TA?

 

[TeenTitansGo]

I was pretty good in chemistry. What part in particular are you struggling wit I can point you to the right resources

Im in Intro chemistry now. Were going over studying balancing chemical equations and stoichiometry.

I just dont know what im doing wrong because Im studying everyday.

 

[Serious]

Im in Intro chemistry now. Were going over studying balancing chemical equations and stoichiometry.

I just dont know what im doing wrong because Im studying everyday.

that's the easy stuff. It's just a matter of using cross dimensional analysis(very basic math). The key to stoichiometry is figuring what variable you need to solve, then understanding how to create a pathway towards it.....


The best way to prepare for this is to have a strong foundation of conversion factors like 1kg = 1000g or 1cm3 = 1 mL.





If you're really struggling on a problem, you can always post it here and someone maybe able to help you through it.

 

[TeenTitansGo]

that's the easy stuff. It's just a matter of using cross dimensional analysis(very basic math). The key to stoichiometry is figuring what variable you need to solve, then understanding how to create a pathway towards it.....


The best way to prepare for this is to have a strong foundation of conversion factors like 1kg = 1000g or 1cm3 = 1 mL.





If you're really struggling on a problem, you can always post it here and someone maybe able to help you through it.

I know I know i feel horrible lol. I never took chem in high school so its a lot to learn. Surprisingly I do okay on the calculations part but definition part I make mistakes the most.

How did you remember all the rules and names of the compounds?

 

[TheNig]

You're better off majoring in whatever interest you regardless of its ranking among majors. In the long run for your sanity it will pay off. There is no worse feeling than being stuck doing a job you dislike simply because it's your best way to get paid and having to pay student loans in said field.

fukk that shyt...

Major in Math young brotha and get into Data Science or Actuarial Science.

 

[Serious]

I know I know i feel horrible lol. I never took chem in high school so its a lot to learn. Surprisingly I do okay on the calculations part but definition part I make mistakes the most.

How did you remember all the rules and names of the compounds?

You just have to sit there and memorize them. It gets easier over time.
This quizlet has all the fundamentals you'll probably need at this stage.
Chemistry - Practice Naming/Writing Formulas of Compounds Flashcards | Quizlet
Then there's khan academy as well:
Naming ionic compounds

The truth is you only really mess with a few chemicals, so you'll be able to recognize certain patterns and combination as you continue.

Like someone else mentioned above, the trick with stem courses in not falling behind in the material. Try to push yourself to study / review the lesson plan ahead of class, then if there's time do a slight review afterwards.

This is also a good youtube source, although it be a bit too advanced, until you hit general chemistry(chem 101).
chemistNATE

 

[TeenTitansGo]

You just have to sit there and memorize them. It gets easier over time.
This quizlet has all the fundamentals you'll probably need at this stage.
Chemistry - Practice Naming/Writing Formulas of Compounds Flashcards | Quizlet
Then there's khan academy as well:
Naming ionic compounds

The truth is you only really mess with a few chemicals, so you'll be able to recognize certain patterns and combination as you continue.

Like someone else mentioned above, the trick with stem courses in not falling behind in the material. Try to push yourself to study / review the lesson plan ahead of class, then if there's time do a slight review afterwards.

This is also a good youtube source, although it be a bit too advanced, until you hit general chemistry(chem 101).
chemistNATE

That was really good advice. I'm going to try and study ahead cause in class I mojstly just sit there and take notes because I don't understand. My teacher has a really thick accent. Thanks for the resources. I really appreciate it!

 

[DrBanneker]

This is the part I'm on now lol. Okay I have been studying super hard and going to school's free tutors so far I've gotten 65 on both tests, my professor said I was in the top 10 out of the 25 in the class so everybody is kinda struggling too I guess . I was surprised because I thought I would have at least gotten a B on my last test because I studied so hard. I focused on studying my polyatomic ions and everything. I get all A's on my lab homework tho so at least there is that.

What is a TA?

TA - teacher's assistant; the grad student that runs the non-class study sessions (you have those right?)

Scan your test and showed us what you missed. Was it enthalpy of reactions that messed you up or balancing the reactant/product amounts?