Everything You MUST Know Before Starting Mechanical Engineering

Here is EVERYTHING you need to know before starting engineering based on my many years as an engineering student and working as a mechanical engineer in industry. The goal of this video is to make your engineering journey more enjoyable and help you avoid many fatal pitfalls as an engineering student in university related to classes, internships, job hunting, socializing, career development, and overall well-being. Timestamps are included below.

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📚Essential Books for Mechanical Engineers
Machinery's Handbook: https://amzn.to/4gTXOFN
Engineers' Practical Databook: https://amzn.to/3qwTo1S
Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design: https://amzn.to/4gQM7zT
An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: https://amzn.to/3YcQIoG

📱Best Calculators for Engineering Students
TI-84 Plus CE: https://amzn.to/40YwrD1
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📙My Favorite Textbooks
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Concepts/Applications of FEA: https://amzn.to/3dIKFUs

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:14 Engineering is One of the Hardest Majors
02:54 Mechanical Engineering Cheat Sheets
04:14 Choose Your Classes Carefully
05:17 Engineering Won't Make You Rich
06:28 Not Everything Learned in School Will Be Used
07:44 Network with People
08:38 HEALTH!!!
09:35 Pre-Read Before Class
11:23 Apply to Jobs Fall Semester of Senior Year
11:57 Mechanical Engineering Interviews
12:59 Every Engineering Job is Different
14:52 Engineers Don't Just Design & Build Stuff
15:29 Conclusion

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