My Assumptions about College Engineering Vs. My Experience

The video discusses the reality versus expectations of an engineering curriculum, focusing on specializations, lab experiences, and readiness for the workforce. It highlights the broad nature of undergraduate engineering education and the need for further learning. The speaker also shares general college experiences, including homework, exams, and general education courses.

What did the narrator initially believe about the path for their engineering discipline?

• There was only one path for electrical engineering.

• There were multiple paths for electrical engineering.

• The path was chosen by the professors.

• The path was determined by the university.

How did the narrator choose their concentration in electrical engineering?

• By declaring it officially with the university.

• By selecting from a list of electives.

• By following the professor's advice.

• By taking mandatory courses.

What was the nature of the labs during the narrator's early college years?

• They were highly advanced and complex.

• They were optional and not graded.

• They involved building real-world applications.

• They were basic and focused on learning equipment.

What realization did the narrator have about their knowledge after completing their undergraduate degree?

• They knew everything needed for the workforce.

• They had a broad foundation but not expertise.

• They were experts in all areas of electrical engineering.

• They needed no further education or experience.

What did the narrator find surprising about homework in college?

• It was only given in general education classes.

• It was not required at all.

• It was required and counted towards the grade.

• It was always graded for completion.

How did the narrator feel about the general education courses?

• They found them more challenging than major courses.

• They thought they were the most important.

• They were bored and just aimed to pass.

• They found them extremely engaging.

What was the narrator's experience with studying hours per week?

• They studied consistently without breaks.

• They studied intensively only during exams.

• They never studied more than 10 hours a week.

• They studied 30 to 40 hours every week.