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Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar This video covers the 6 tips for saving money in college. Whether you are in college now, or will be soon, it's important to understand your personal finances and how you can optimize your savings and financial knowledge for after school. Learning how to save money in college now will be especially beneficial as you move through college and into your career. Many college students struggle with not having enough money, overspending, and constantly feeling broke. This video will give you a few ways you can make extra income, save money on school expenses, as well as book recommendations for personal finance. Here is a brief overview of the 6 tips. 1. Set a budget 2. Find a part time job. 3. Avoid tempting credit card offers while in college. 4. Avoid new textbooks, and buying at your bookstore. 5. Learn the basics of financial literacy. 6. Understand your student loans. Those were the 6 tips and make sure you stay to the end and get the bonus information we provide you on saving for retirement.

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar This video is about physics vs math and how to know which major is right for you. You may have enjoyed them both in high school so of course you may want to major in one in college. The good news is that if you major in physics then you will take a lot of math classes to the point where you COULD almost have a minor. But as a physics major you will not take a lot of high level math courses that are very important especially for pure math students. Pure math students and physics students actually have very little in common. Physics majors care more about math that applies directly to physics concepts, while a pure math student cares about solving problems within mathematics alone. Then note as a math student you will likely take very few or no physics classes throughout college (unless you get a minor). You will learn math concepts that can be applied to physics concepts (such as differential equations to solve for the motion of a mass on a spring), but you don't directly learn the physics behind them. Both math and physics have a wide range of job opportunities and often it doesn't necessarily matter which major you go into. It's more important to know what kind of job you'd like to go into, and pick a major that sets you up well (but often there isn't a right answer). Also note that with a major in applied math, you should consider getting a minor in some other discipline.

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT In this video I discuss "What is chemical engineering?" To put simply, in chemical engineering you design processes to transport, transform, and produce materials. Chemical engineering is much more than just working with chemicals. You have to design chemical plants, reactors, and work with the processes that go into many of the products we know of. Careers in chemical engineering include alternative energy, food production, electronics, industrial chemicals, petroleum, and more. In this video I also discuss chemistry vs chemical engineering and how to know which major may be better for you. As a chemistry major you'd dive deeper into learning chemical reactions on a smaller scale and wouldn't learn any of the engineering principles to scale these reactions. Simply put, if you want to work solely in a lab, and work with chemical reactions, then you might want to major in chemistry or biochemistry. However, if you want to take those reactions, but figure out how to make them happen on a large scale, so they can go out to consumers or businesses, then a major in chemical engineering would be better for you. Chemical engineers can work with chemicals in a lab, but it's just less common to hear of this. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join the MajorPrep Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ Some students ask if engineering experience is needed before they enter college. And the good news is you really don't need any engineering experience. In fact most students who enter college don't have much, if any. There are some people who have years of programming experience, or have done lots of hands on projects, etc but those are normally the exception rather than the rule. In this video I outline some ways to gain engineering experience before college if you want to branch out, but I also focus on what to do in college to optimize your transition from college to career. *************************************************** ► Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers https://www.ieee.org/index.html ► American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics https://www.aiaa.org/ ► American Society of Mechanical Engineers https://www.asme.org/ ► American Society of Civil Engineers http://www.asce.org/ ► American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/ ► Architectural Engineering Institute http://www.asce.org/architectural-engineering/architectural-engineering-institute/ ► American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering http://aimbe.org/ ► Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers http://www.iise.org/Home/ ► Society of Petroleum Engineers http://www.spe.org/unitedstates/

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar This video will go over the top 7 tips to being a successful student in the life sciences majors. 1. Maintain a 3.0 GPA or Higher. 2. Join a club on campus related to your science major. 3. Build your career network as soon as possible. 4. Take an internship, work part time, or take classes over the summer. 5. Map out what you would like to do after college. 6. Draft your resume with the help of professionals and resources on your campus 7. Develop good time management.

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join the MajorPrep Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ Getting a college minor or double major is rarely required, however having one can only help your resume. Many students have interests in multiple subjects and want to know if it's worth it to do a double major or even just go for a minor to increase their knowledge. Although it can only help, by adding on that extra workload, you will sacrifice time and probably money. These are the two most important factors to consider. If you are taking out student loans you may not want to pursue a double major that will keep you in school longer than you had planned. Although these do look great on a resume, for many majors it doesn't drastically improve your career. If you do pursue one of these, try to make it very related to your primary major so that there is overlap in the curriculum which will lower the course load. Note: Not all employers will care about your minor or second major (especially if it's not related to your primary major).

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_busAXIIms What is Civil Engineering - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFljMHTQ1QY What is Mechanical Engineering - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W74y1RxN6BA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar In this video I discuss "Civil Vs Mechanical Engineering." These two majors start off very similar in college but then become very different. Civil engineers branch off into their subfields including structural engineering, geotechnical, water resources, and transportation. Mechanical engineers focus more on heat transfer, fluid mechanics, dynamic systems, etc. Mechanical engineering does lead to a wider range of job opportunities compared to civil engineering. However, both these majors have high employment and salaries so you can't go wrong with either one. Both of these majors involve a large amount of math and physics which you should have an interest in before entering either major.

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT In this video I discuss "What is civil engineering?" Most people probably know this major consists of working on bridges, buildings, dams, and so on. But you may not know that civil engineering is broken up into different subfields that are very unique and different from one another. These subfields include structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, and transportation engineering. Depending on the kind of projects you want to work on you will choose to focus on one of these four subfields. Note there are similar majors to civil engineering such as construction or architecture that people may confuse with civil. Be sure to understand the differences (which I explain at the end) so you can make a more educated decision on your college major. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join the MajorPrep Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ In this video I cover 7 tips for engineering students that I wish I had known earlier on. 1. Try to maintain over a 3.0 GPA in college 2. Network during college 3. Apply to summer internships as early as you can 4. Take summer classes 5. Figure out which companies you want to work for 6. Some companies will pay for a master's degree, consider looking out for this in your later years 7. Practice good time management Bonus Tips: Buying textbooks from a university book store is the most expensive option. If you have money to spare doing internships or part time jobs, use some to pay off some of the loans you may have.

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Electrical engineering can be broken up into various concentrations. The main one's I discuss in the video are power, electronics, RF, and controls. Students who enter into electrical engineering will all take mostly the same classes up until normally their 3rd or 4th year. By that time they take classes that are specific to these concentrations and subfields. The electrical engineering major can lead to many types of career paths in all these different fields so if you enjoy any of them, then it may be a good major for you. You will learn a little about all the concentrations but later on you should be able to pick which one you like the most. Most engineering majors have concentrations like this so be sure to look into specifically what you want to get out of a given college major and what career path will be best for you. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT What Math Classes do Engineers Take? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRxsfgilBKY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar In this video I discuss "How much math do engineers use?" Specifically I dive into the math they use in college vs their career. For a video like this there isn't a right answer because there are millions of engineers out there all with their unique experience. But after asking and looking around you will find consistencies in what a typical engineer would experience in their job. To summarize the math in the engineering curriculum is typically more intensive than what you'll experience in your career. This is not to say your career will be easier, but it does mean that the rigorous math you did on your tests in engineering, is not typically what you'll do at a job. You still have to have a mathematical foundation on the advanced concepts, but you don't do the tedious work as much. If you do enjoy math then there are plenty of jobs out there that use math exclusively, but you may have to work your way up to those positions. You should look into what different engineering majors are like and make sure you go into a career that best fits your interests.

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT In this video I discuss electrical engineering vs computer engineering and how to know which major is right for you. Both these engineering disciplines share a lot of classes in undergrad. They both encounter circuits, electronics, programming, and plenty of math. Electrical engineers go on to take power, communications, and electromagnetism courses whereas computer engineers take discrete math, computer architecture, and computer networks. In terms of careers both electrical engineering and computer engineering majors can be qualified for many of the same positions. But if you are leaning towards something like power systems or communications then electrical engineering would be a better choice. Then if you are leaning towards computer vision or working on computer hardware, then of course computer engineering would be better. Otherwise you should do research because both these majors can work in a wide range of areas with a lot of overlap. In the video I also discuss computer engineering and electrical engineering projects that may help you decide which major is right for you. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Aeronautics Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHfI5JbiWhE In this video I discuss "What is aerospace engineering?" The aerospace engineering major can be broken up into two main branches, aeronautics and astronautics. This video will focus on astronautics which is the design of things that will go into space. Aerospace engineering students will all take the same classes in the beginning of college, then branch off into their respective concentration probably in their third year. Students in aerospace engineering will learn about many subsystems and components of a spacecraft including propulsion, guidance and navigation, thermal, attitude determination and control, and more. Undergrad will give you knowledge in all these topics but you will not be an expert in one. If you want to go into design work you may want to pursue a master's degree or you need to work your way up at your job. For those who are debating between aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering then be aware mechanical engineers have much more job opportunity. Mechanical engineers can work on spacecrafts but can also apply their knowledge to lots of other sectors, whereas aerospace engineers would focus solely on spacecrafts. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxxTQaMOMMk Computer Science Part 1 (Discrete Math): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzl0ELY_TiM Computer Science Part 2 (Algorithms & Computation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Vqxugd6HQ What is Computer Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avZTQgLs064 Math Classes that Engineers Take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRxsfgilBKY In this video I discuss computer science vs computer engineering. Computer science and computer engineering have many similarities but also some big differences. Computer science majors learn more about software while computer engineers learn more about hardware. In terms of the curriculum, computer science majors go on to take classes on algorithms and computation, whereas computer engineers take circuits and electronics classes. Both majors use a lot of math but computer science majors use more discrete math, while computer engineers use more algebra and calculus level math (that you're used to). Computer scientists really won't see calculus much in their curriculum. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifKZBeF0fVA Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88EqPNgGey8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Our part 2 video of "What does a physics major do" covers what research positions and jobs a physics major could go into. In the video I focus mostly on jobs that directly apply to physics. What you'll find is that there are an endless amount of research opportunities in physics at the moment. However, note that in order to get research jobs you often will need further education beyond just a bachelor's degree. The jobs I list are specific to tech companies mostly because physicists and engineers often will work alongside each other. Of course you should do your own research as there are so many discoveries happening in physics and a wide range of fields you can go into with a physics degree.

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Part 1 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzl0ELY_TiM Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxqqRhz9Khw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar In this part 2 video I discuss a few more topics in computer science including the design and analysis of algorithms, theory of computation, computer architecture, and more. This should show you the wide range of topics you will encounter as a computer science major. Be aware of the amount of math you will see but how it's not so much like the math you are probably used to from high school.

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Vqxugd6HQ Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29OHkumNQqE In this part 1 video of "What is Computer Science?" I cover programming and discrete math in some detail. Computer science is often thought of as just glorified programming. But once you enter undergrad you will realize this is not the entire story. Computer science has more to it including discrete math, algorithms, theory of computation, hardware programming, and more. If you just want to learn how to program, then the computer science major will be more than you are expecting. In this video I mostly cover discrete math and concepts within it because of how important it is for classes to come. Although it's not used in all your classes, I show you examples so you have an idea of what math you will encounter. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/ Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0Tpx21F-C4 Biomedical engineering is a broad major that encompasses mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, biology, computer science, and computer engineering. It's about using all these disciplines and applying the knowledge to the human body. Biomedical engineers create devices, structures, and even medicine that is used on and for the human body. Biomedical engineers create artificial limbs, pacemakers, defibrillators, surgical equipment, and so on. The biomedical engineering major has various concentrations where you can focus on different aspects such as the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or biology side of the major. The major itself will be VERY similar to a mechanical engineering major until your later years in college where you dive into the actual biomedical engineering classes. Until then you will be taking all your support classes such as math, physics, chemistry, circuits, and some mechanical engineering classes themselves. Note: If you do decide to go into biomedical engineering in undergrad, then you should be prepared to pursue a master's degree after you graduate. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT The undergraduate curriculum for physics and electrical engineering have some similarities that students may not be aware of. With both majors you get to see circuits, basics physics concepts, and even electromagnetic waves. Physics majors will see more math in their curriculum, while electrical engineers do more labs and learn more equipment. Typically engineers will have higher pay and job opportunities than science majors. However, that shouldn't cause students to not pursue a degree in physics. Physics majors have a wide range of careers from engineering jobs to research jobs to programming jobs. Just make sure you plan ahead for what you want to do in your career, and cater your 4 years in college to that future success. Physics majors have multiple concentrations that aren't discussed in this video but just know their curriculum can go many different ways and you should do more research on those topics. If high level math and physics does interest you BUT you still want to go into electrical engineering. I recommend you concentrate in RF or optics because in those concentrations you learn MORE physics concepts but apply them to engineering principles. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcE_3zVc7yw Often students struggle between whether to major in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. These are two of the most common engineering disciplines so I wanted to address this question for those who are undecided. The good news is that both mechanical and electrical engineers are needed for nearly every engineering project out there. You'll see both of them working in various departments all across engineering companies. What's more important is deciding what you are going to enjoy learning about more. Rockets, aircrafts, medical equipment, etc are all worked on by both majors. The question is whether you are more passionate about the circuits, signals, electronics, and so on OR the structures, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, etc behind the projects you'll work on. This will most likely determine which engineering major is better for you. If someone enjoyed both disciplines equally and I had to make a decision, I would say to choose mechanical engineering and specialize in mechatronics. This way you will have exposure to both engineering disciplines that you know you enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Two common statistics that are helpful to know about any college major are: how much money you can expect to make, and the amount of job opportunities. Here I outline the statistics for many of the most majors and careers when it comes to engineering, math and science. One thing to note is that science majors very often need additional education. Even in the video there are statistics that don't directly say a master's or PhD is required, however, you'll find many of the people in those jobs have one. Engineering jobs on the other hand often don't require anything past a bachelor's degree. Remember that these statistics are just averages and are not a guarantee of what you'll make. Also note these are NOT starting salaries but rather averages over all people in the fields. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1XJo0HqTS4 This is a more technical video that describes the calculus classes you will take as an engineering (and physics major) in undergrad. Regardless of what type of engineering discipline you choose, you will take mostly the same math classes. The first two calculus classes are the same as calculus AB and BC in high school respectively. Then you go on to multivariable calculus. Lastly you'll take a class on differential equations and some linear algebra. Different engineering disciplines all see different levels of high level math in their engineering classes. This video doesn't cover how much of this you will use in an actual engineering job. But rather shows but you can expect to see in your engineering curriculum in terms of math support classes. Calculus 1 - 0:45 Calculus 2 - 4:22 Calculus 3 - 8:25 Differential Equations - 11:30 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0E1HsPgBBo Industrial engineering focuses on improving processes. Industrial engineers analyze and optimize systems such as waiting in line at a theme park, boarding an airplane, helping people at a bank, answering calls at a call center, as well as manufacturing processes such as making airplane parts, car parts, household appliances, food, soda, bottled water, and so on. Industrial engineers will have to take a wide range of support classes such as calculus, physics, chemistry, circuits, and materials engineering. Although the most important support class that an industrial engineer will take is statistics. Statistics is crucial because in the real world processes, such as time it takes to help a customer in line, often can follow some kind of distribution, (which can't be represented by an equation as easily). Overall industrial engineering is great if you enjoy statistics, working with people, and optimizing profits and time for companies. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Computer engineering is the combination of electrical engineering and computer science. Computer engineering majors will take basic circuit analysis classes where they will learn about voltage and current in resistor, capacitor, and inductor circuits. They will learn the basics of binary and how computers read 1's and 0's. Additionally computer engineers learn about memory, registers, microprocessors, and more of the computer hardware. Computer engineers will then share many of their classes with computer scientists where they will learn computer programming. The curriculum will consist of at least learning C and java. C programming can then be applied to programming hardware like robotic vehicles. After learning different aspects of programming, computer engineers will have an option to take various elective classes that focus on specific aspects of either computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering. Computer engineering is a very flexible major because of having experience on both the hardware and software side so you can cater your career path based on your interests. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Biochemistry is the combination of majoring in biology and chemistry. As a biochemistry major you will take more classes related to chemistry until your 3rd and 4th year where you can choose electives in biology or chemistry. Biochemists are also required to do much more problem solving and math based problems than a biology major, who would do more memorization. Biochemistry majors take a majority of chemistry classes but then branch out to learn more about the chemical structures of biological systems. So you will know more about the chemistry of living things, whereas chemistry majors learn about the chemical compounds of everything. As a biochemist you can go into research and development of new drugs and medicine. Biochemists work with drug design and must analyze how the chemicals within the drug are going to interact with the human body. Biochemistry is also a good path to go if you want to become a doctor, pharmacist, nurse, or dentist. In your later years at college you will be able to take elective classes that also have you lean more towards the biology or chemistry side depending on what you choose. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar