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Asked by drzz/TT to Ollie on 12 Mar 2017. This question was also asked by Potato, Jenelle.
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Ollie Morris answered on 12 Mar 2017:
1. GO FOR IT
2. Work hard and it will pay off
3. Sometimes it can get very complicated but don’t give up
4.Doing Maths and Science at A-level will be a big help!I find engineering a really rewarding area to work in, if you think about what type of engineer you want to be and keep that in your mind as your motivation.
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anon answered on 13 Mar 2017:
The below is quite detailed, but don’t be discouraged. Any move in those directions brings you closer to becoming an engineer.
1. Look at different kinds of engineers, see if any one catches your fancy. Here is an example list of types of engineers: http://www.aboriginalaccess.ca/adults/types-of-engineering
Here is another one: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_engineering_branches
If you can’t decide which one is best for you – choose to go for one at random. All is better than inactivity 🙂2. See what you need to become that type of engineer. Online training, workshops, internships, charity work – all are good options to get the skills and knowledge you need. If you can also do something that showcases those skills (e.g. by building a robot yourself) – totally go for it! Don’t wait until you finish the school to showcase your talent – the earlier you practice and get better – the better it is for you! 🙂
3. Talk to and visit engineers that do what you want to do. Read online blogs as well. Asking them to tell you about their work will give you insights that may help you.
4. See what universities want from you to give you a place on an engineering degree. They’ll give you an idea about which subjects to go for at A-levels.
That looks like a lot of work, but you have years to complete it, so give it a go 🙂
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