I can't decide on what i'm wanna major in. It's either computer science or computer engineering.

I like math and solving problems, but i easily get fustrated and wanna give up when i can't figure out math problems. I like alegbra, hated trig, and geometery was way too easy. *Is trig important for engineers? I'll be taking pre calculus in a month or two. (I"m a senior in High School)

I like coding, but i don't love it. I don't mind debugging even if it takes hours. I'll get very fustrated, but i won't be easily deterred. I don't know why that is, but that just me.

The only reason i don't want to major in cs is that i'm afraid of sitting in front of a computer screen and staring at code all day long. The reason i don't want to major in ce is that i'm not too good with math problems.

This is ripping me apart. Any help will do.

Thanks

 

Dude, you sound like me circa 1984. I was a good programmer (patting self on back) and loved to code. But only for myself. I still do some on occasion. But I couldn't see myself sitting in front of a computer 40 hrs/wk doing it for someone else. And it's only gotten worse over the years. You're under constant pressure to get the app out by a deadline and they allow an uncountable number of KNOWN bugs to ship with a program figuring they'll just issue service packs or not worry about them. Windows typically ships with THOUSANDS of known bugs and the number has increased with each version of Windows. There's no art in coding anymore. So I went EE. Only after I was out in the real world did I find out about doing HW stuff and networking. Now I'm a network engineer/sysadmin/s/w support guy. I love it. I deal with the backend server OS'es, the s/w we employ, and the computers on the floor. A little bit of everything. Not much coding unless batch files count though. Follow your heart. You can always go back to coding but if your heart isn't into it now go another direction.

 

Yeah coding isn't in my heart right now. Maybe it will come back.

Oh, there was one more question i forgot to post....

What jobs can you get with a computer engineering degree?

 

i have a great job coding where i can still treat it like it's art. i love it and wouldn't trade jobs for almost anything...just need to find a good company or start your own.

 

be a drug dealer, they make a lot of money... hehe, j/k
but for you... your too young to decide... your attitude bout these things will change.... as your work habit and attitude towards work I believe. so whatever you plan, just stick it through and make sure you come out number 1 in it. Thats all, or just double major..?

 

I'm in the same situation you're in...i'm taking programming at school now (high school senior) and i decided i dont want to code for a living....so i decided to look into engineering and i will probably major in CE. But i do love math so it shouldnt be too bad for me. I hope to do what Strike is doing now, being a network sysadmin when i get out of college.

 

Yeah i was thinking about double majoring in both cs and ce, but i want to get out of school and start life.

What exactly does a network system administer do?

 

If you wanna make $$ regardless of the economy, I suggest:

1) Laywer
2) Doctor
[Those take too damn long those]

3) Analog/Digital Engineer [Big $$ especially if you understand how to make PLL's)

4) Digital Layout Designer

5) Software Engineer

.... In order [IMHO] of annual income.

-- Aaron

 

i think you should chose your own major...but, since you asked....you should major in swimming pool management!

 

If I had to do it again (I'm an engineer)...I want to be a doctor.
Moneywise engineering is alright but still heavily dependent on outside influence like current economy. But doctors are always needed. Just need to protect yourself from the ambulence chasers and having mal-prac ins. should do it. It does take long time but once you pass the test, you get all the $$$ AND respect, both of which are very enticing to me now.

Being an engineer, I have to deal with a lots of "people" problem. You always have to be "accepted" and "know your place" somehow. Not being such a social "butterfly" I resent the fact that I have to make myself do things that are not natural to me just to make everyone happy. But I think you can be a dickhead and still be a doc. (not that I'm recommending it ). Just my opinion.