What students report
94% recommend
Review sample
2reviews
- Junior150%
- Senior150%
What stands out
- More writing-heavy. Writing & analysis is 0.4 points higher than the same major at other schools.
Student voice
Why students feel that way
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Representative perspectives
Switched from Computer Engineering
If you chose ME because you like robotics, I would recommend you do computer or software related engineering instead (unless you like designing the hardware etc).
Advice & things to know
Hard but rewarding. Lockheed Martin here I come 🦅🦅🦅
Careers & next steps
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Complete evidence
Student reviews
2 reviews
Tone
Advice & things to knowMixed
If you chose ME because you like robotics, I would recommend you do computer or software related engineering instead (unless you like designing the hardware etc).
Switched from Computer Engineering
Careers & next stepsPositive
Hard but rewarding. Lockheed Martin here I come 🦅🦅🦅
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