Evaluating Sources: Find a critical source (scholarly article or book, documentary, etc) that makes an argument about your field. Using what you have learned about your field so far, evaluate the critic’s argument and respond to it.
After reading a blog about why engineering is better than other majors, I think I have a lot of things to talk about. Engineering has better careers, without a doubt. Most engineers are paid more. However, engineering is much more difficult. If you don't have an extremely strong aptitude for applied mathematics and science (particularly physics), you probably shouldn't consider engineering. Engineers have a very heavy, very intense workload and are expected to work independently.
For example, business is an easy major. If you're more of average person, business is the route for you. Business guys typically have a light workload, and are expected to have good communications skills and work in groups. Careers in business are usually not as rewarding as those in engineering though a successful manager or administrator, for instance, will be paid just as well.
Realistically, engineering pays more because it's a lot of work and not just anybody can do it. If you're not extremely skilled with math, science, and problem-solving, or not willing to spend most of college working at your desk, then engineering is not for you. But if you are, then by all means, study engineering!
On the other hand, if social sciences and languages are more your thing, and you like working with other people, then stick with business. It's less work and not as intense as engineering, so you'll have more time to enjoy college (or study, if you prefer). Many people drop out of engineering in the first year because they do not realize how difficult it is. If you're not sure if you can do the math, then study business instead.
- Xue, Hongyuan
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