In this study, we will be able to determine the difficulties that are encountered by students who are studying Electrical Engineering; how they manage their time, what are their sacrifices just to pass this course, and what kind of lifestyle do they have in order to fit in studying EE.
Electrical Engineering trains students in the analysis, planning, design, operation, instrumentation, and control of power systems as well as electrical machines and installations. Several studies have shown that many Electrical Engineering College Students are having a hard time finishing this course. Having a lot of difficulties and challenges in the field of Engineering, college students who are taking up this course are still doing their very best to graduate
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Just as the world needs its Doctors, Nurses and Teachers, Electrical Engineering is something which we simply couldn't do without. If one likes the idea of creating electrical systems which could help millions of people on a day to day basis, like the systems used in phones, or computers, then read these reasons to study Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
1. Electrical Engineers have good Graduate Prospects
The Subject League Table for Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Graduate Prospects remain high even a bit lower down the table. Certainly in the top 10 institutions, Graduate Prospects are formidable when compared to some other subjects. This suggests a higher employability in graduates of Electrical Engineering, an obvious bonus and real incentive for undergraduates to start a career in this field.
2. Electrical Engineers enjoy high starting salaries
The graduates benefit from a degree of this kind, and whatever time and money they can put in now will pay dividends come life post-graduation. With Electrical Engineering, graduates are helping society and getting paid a decent wage for doing
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What an exciting time to be alive and what an exciting time to be an electrical engineer.
Despite the good benefits that a person can get from graduating Electrical Engineering, there are also challenges for students who studies this field.
When it come to the challenges of being and Electrical Engineering student, a study according to the Counseling and Psychological Service (UCPS), there are many “issues” commonly experienced by students in college that can sometimes pose major challenges to study, play, socializing, and living. In the following, some of these challenges are identified, and described.
Homesickness - Beginning life at college naturally generates both excitement and anxiety for many reasons including the move, academic responsibilities, and meeting new people. Those who experience homesickness might notice an increase in depressed feelings, anxiety, obsessive thoughts and minor physical ailments.
Difficulty Sleeping - Because very few college students regularly get the eight hours of sleep they need daily, or frequently put together their sleep hours in haphazard fashion, difficulties due to sleep pose one of the biggest challenges in living for many college
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Engineering and technology as people think is not the easy area of study, but it is always demanded the most in the future because that field is not everyone’s cup of tea, and you need to have a very good focus and time management planning skills for that. You always stand different in the crowd if you can work and make a career in that particular field.
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Various courses like Signal & Systems, Computing Method & Techniques, Electromagnetic Field, Control System, Digital Electronics, Power Electronics, Electrical machines (I & II), Telecommunication Engineering, Semiconductor Physics & device etc. were also covered. In addition, Lab class like Electrical circuit simulation, Electrical machine (I &II), Electrical Circuit (I & II), Electronics (I & II), Microprocessor & Interfacing, Measurement & Instrumentation really sharpen my knowledge of Electrical Engineering. Programming knowledge in C, C++ & MATLAB software also impressed me to take part in the future technical world. Due to strong inclination to research in the future, I am learning Python. Also, I learned in depth about IIR & FIR filter design, DTFT, FFT, Z- transform analysis and its application.
As an engineering student, design, develop and test electrical equipments is the major purpose of all time. In other words, electrical engineer is concerned with using electricity to transmit electric power. In electrical engineering, there are extensive subfields such as power engineering, control system and signal processing. It is also worth to point out the difference between electrical engineering and electronic engineering. According to the research, electronic engineering is a major that deal with the electronic system such as computers and radar, to be more specific, electronic engineers are concerned with using electricity to process information.
Electricity and electrical components are a major part of our lives today. Our lives pretty much come to a halt if there is a power outage or if our electrical devices stop working, sometimes we even start panicking because we are so dependent on these components that we cannot afford to lose them and their importance and use only increases as time passes. We all use these electrical devices and also electricity itself but most of us do not think about the math and physics that works behind all of these things.
Electrical Engineers research, develop, design, and test electronic components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, and scientific applications (Cosgrove 749). They are concerned with devices that use small amounts of electricity that make up electronic components such as integrated circuits and microprocessors. By applying principles and techniques of electronic engineering they design, develop, and manufacture products such as computers, telephones, radios, and stereo systems (EGOE, 121). Electrical engineers touch everyone lives through the things they have designed or created. Electrical engineers have invented the lights in your house, the television, the stereo, the telephone, computers, and even your doctor’s blood pressure gauge (Stine 300).
My decision to become an electrical engineer was not a decision I took too long ago. It is something that I decided to pursue when I entered a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) high school. It was then that I realized how much I enjoyed working with computers and building circuits, and the fact that this career involved many subjects. Doing a lot of research to understand better what it meant to be an Electrical Engineer, I found out that in order to succeed in this career one had to know a little bit of everything. In other words, subjects such as science and math are essential to know if someone wants to be successful electrical engineer. An electrical engineer is someone who finds practical solutions to everyday problems that involve electricity, such as computers, cell phones, among other electrical equipments. In order to create a useful device one must know where to start and this is where science comes in. An electrical engineer must be able to use the scientific method, which means; one must form a procedure, test it out, and write a conclusion. These parts of the scientific method must be written clearly, so that others can recreate and test out a device or project. Math also plays a key role in this area of study, because one must be precise when creating a new device that others are going to use. For example, if one were to create a new type of cell phone one must know a lot of math in order to be able to progr...
Learning is a continuous process and the day that you stop learning is the day that you start decreasing your rewards and lower levels of satisfaction. My ardent desire to acquire knowledge has motivated me to pursue higher studies at graduate level, and to take up a career in research in industry. I have taken this decision after carefully considering my academic background, profound interest in research and strong aptitude for problem solving. Banking on an excellent academic record coupled with a keen interest in the ever-growing field of science and technology motivated me to take up engineering.
Engineering plays a role in every aspect of every day; it is difficult to imagine life without its marvels, from mundane things like indoor plumbing to advanced technologies like the Internet. Engineers
On successful completion of my master’s program, I will be able to implement this knowledge in an Indian industry more confidently and effectively. By working in the field of Electronics I would like give my share in enhancing the life standards of my countrymen. I am certain that my contribution, small or great, will prove to be another step in development and success of my country and its people.
Electrical engineering deals with electricity, electro-magnetism and electronics. It also covers power, control systems, telecommunications and signal processing. These engineers are usually concerned with large-scale electrical systems such as motor control and power transmission, as well as utilizing electricity to transmit energy. Electrical engineers may work on a diverse range of technologies, from the design of household appliances, lighting
My fascination towards Electronics N Communication basically developed in the 12th when I took part in a science exhibition. I was then fascinated with the complexities of different structures and their working. The i...
Obstacles had never been obstructing my effort to succeed in life. As an engineer to be, it is important to me to be prepared for the hurdles in the real world. The world nowadays needs a person who could compete and has great abilities to stand on the same level as others. Multiple skills and critical opinion of an issue are essential for an engineer to jump into this challenging career. For me, a strategic planning and full preparation need to achieve the aim of being an expert engineer.
From my perspective, excellent electronic engineers are a group of gifted and imaginative talents who bravely explore and innovate, change the world with passion and innovation. I have always dreamed of becoming one of them. For realizing this dream, I started from China 's Jilin University and then joined The University of Manchester for BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering to take more advanced professional courses. In UoM, I managed to gain GPA of 4.0. Yet, my pursuit of the dream does not end there, since I plan to apply for M.S. program in Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Carnegie Mellon University, where I can receive the best education among the world.