Physics Vs Engineering | Which Is Best For You?
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This video goes over physics vs engineering and how to know which major is best for you. There is a lot of overlap between what you can get into with both degrees but there are differences you should note.
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The Real World Uses of Imaginary Numbers
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This video covers how imaginary numbers are used to solve real worlds problems in math, science, and engineering as well as a derivation of the most beautiful equation in math. The main topics include signals, controls, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and circuits but imaginary numbers do have more applications.
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My Hardest Engineering Classes
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The classes mentioned in this video probably would not be categorized as the 'hardest engineering' classes in my curriculum, but there are some that stood out as difficult for me. This will differ from person to person but regardless of your major just note that there will likely be some classes you struggle with more than others.
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Dear High School (and College) Students, STOP Making These Math Errors
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The Physics Major (Part 2)
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This video goes over statistical mechanics and a few other classes you can expect as a physics major. For those considering the major also note that if you do not get a PhD then you will likely not get a job working as a physicist.
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The Physics Major
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This video mostly goes over two of the biggest classes and fields you learn about as a physics undergrad which is quantum physics and classical physics. I will be going over more classes (in less detail) and more information on the major itself, who it's right for, careers, etc in the part 2 video.
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How to Choose a Major When You Have Too Many Interests
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Your college major does not define exactly which way your career will go. However by selecting the right major you can at least optimize your chances of starting in the right field (or related field) that will lead you to your dream career. This video is mainly focused on STEM majors and what to do when there are too many fields that interest you.
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A Look at Some Higher Level Math Classes | Getting a Math Minor
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This video goes over some of the extra math classes you can take if you get a math minor. Some of these include...
Graph Theory
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Would I Have Picked a Different Major Knowing Everything I Know Now?
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This video goes over whether I would've picked a different major or not. Note that I don't mention anything negative about the major I chose (electrical engineering). I simply say there are some things I would've enjoyed just a little more. I loved engineering and have no regrets, but when it comes to my long term goals, there are other fields I would like to get into.
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What I Would Do Differently If I Could Do College All Over Again
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This video goes over some of the things I would do differently if I could go back to college. Some things on this list include
1. Join clubs and do extra projects
2. Get to know my professors better
3. Searched for internships during my first few years
4. Been more productive in the summer
5. Put less emphasis on elective classes and branched out
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My Hardest Semester of Engineering, How I Made It Through
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How Much Do I Actually Remember From School Since Graduating
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In this video I go over what I specifically remember from school ever since graduating. I focus on my engineering and support classes and explain how even though I don't remember specific formulas, I do remember overall concepts. Additionally I could relearn the formulas and more specific details in a much shorter amount of time now compared to learning it for the first time.
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How My Life Changed Once I Started Reading (A Business/Youtube Story)
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What I Loved and What I Hated About Engineering
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Everyone is going to enjoy certain parts of their major, but not enjoy others. This video goes over just a few of the things I really liked when it came to be an engineer in college, and some things I wasn't really a fan of. There is more I could add to each list but this should give you an idea of how I viewed my experience in college as an engineer.
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How To Take All The Physics Classes You Need Right From Your Computer
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This video goes over how you can take various physics classes right from your computer using resources online. There are different levels of physics especially in the beginning (some being calculus based, and others being algebra based) so I tried to provide options for everything.
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The Math Needed for Computer Science (Part 2) | Number Theory and Cryptography
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The Math Needed for Computer Science
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Computer science majors have to learn a different kind of math compared to MOST other majors (with the exception of math majors, plus computer and software engineers). This kind of math is important especially for those looking to go into research in fields like computer science, A.I., or even pure mathematics.
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The Math I Used In My First Year as a Full Time Engineer
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In my first year as an engineer I used more math than most engineers probably do to begin, but it was also much less than I was doing in school. As someone who enjoys math I was curious how much I would see in engineering during college as well as in my career and I hope this video clears up some of those answers. However this is just my experience and does not represent all engineering jobs.
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How to Take Your Introductory Engineering Classes Right From Your Computer
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For those who are looking to get a head start on their engineering pre-req classes or are currently having trouble, this video will provide you with resources you can easily find for free.
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Computer Science Vs Software Engineering | How to Pick the Right Major
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The differences in computer science and software engineering can sometimes come down to what university you go to. In terms of their definition computer science is more math and theory based, while software engineering is more applied. However, in university most students in these 2 majors will learn about 90% of the same information, it really comes down to subtle differences. The good news though is that regardless of what major you pick, it won't drastically affect your future job outlook.
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Electrical Vs Computer Engineering Vs Computer Science | A Side by Side Comparison
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In this video I give a side by side comparison of the college courses in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science. Note that I really didn't 'count' some of the intro classes as "major classes" cause they are just the very basics. You'll also notice that all these majors take most of the same support courses which is why I only went over those briefly. With electives everyone's schedule will look different, but you can expect most of these classes in each respective major.
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The Applications of Algorithms
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A huge part of computer science is learning about algorithms and how to apply them. Algorithms can be very simple and very complex and in this video I outline some algorithms with practical applications that you can even apply to your life.
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The Truth About Engineering
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There are millions of engineers in the world, all with their own stories, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. Therefore it is very difficult to say exactly what you can expect when you enter your career. However there are some generalizations we can make and this video should give you an idea of what experiences are out there when starting out as an engineer out of college.
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How I Landed 3 Engineering Jobs Before College Graduation
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In this video I explain how I landed 3 engineering jobs before graduating college. You can also find a link to my resume if you want to see exactly what I used to apply to these full time positions.
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How to Take All the Math Classes You Need Right From Your Computer
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This video goes over how you can learn all the math classes you need and self teach them, right from your computer. There are lots of resources out there when it comes to math help, however it can be disorganized making it hard to know where to look next. This video (and link above) should help clear that up.
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