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Originally Posted by scaredandconfused
thanks for all the replies, i read all of them. i'm still really unsure what course to take. how did you guys decide on what you were going to do for the rest of your life at such a young age? anyone care to impart some wisdom on a spring chicken?
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My choice then was largely influenced by parents, social perception at that time and my fascination with consumer electronics goods (then).
I got into EEE in
NTU and struggled through the first 3 years with the core modules. I found some direction in the 3rd year and managed to make it through in the final year. Even now, with each round of job search, I am still deciding what to "do with the rest of my life".
I consider myself somewhat fortunate because the EEE degree is "versatile" enough. Understand though that finding yourself in a field that is "unrelated" to what your degree/diploma is will most likely cause you a disadvantage pay and opportunity wise.
Some people here advocate that you work for the money and your own wealth while others emphasize doing something you have at least moderate interest in. Whatever it is, you just have to keep moving. Whether the decision you make now is good or not shouldn't be judged too soon (not within 5 years maybe). The best we can do is to make an informed decision (whether you choose to be rational or not in the end is up to you) and don't look back too often/soon. I sit more on the fence than the previous poster.
I did biomedical engineering specialisation in my final year btw. I am now involved in some projects for the manufacturing of medical-related devices/equipment. Hope some of the sharing helps.