Is an engineering course a good choice for me?

I used to want to do illustrating, then ancient history, then physics, and now engineering. Yup.

When I've been researching about picking a course, they firstly ask "what interests you?" and it's nothing more specific than finding out how things work how to make things better.

Obviously this could be anything from finding out about the brain and how to help with mental illnesses to building a more efficient car. I have interests in many things like art, ancient history and physics but no passion as of yet. When I read about people in engineering they usually have other interest such as gaming, to keep updated with technology and writing computer programmes or, at least, have experience before applying to University.

I don't have those interests or experience, save for an Engineer Scheme Wales project. Looking for some experience in the holidays is overbearingly nerve wrecking (I hate that I'm too shy, and even more if I end up disappointing, big time) But I'm still interested in engineering because I do have a confident side when I know what I'm talking about. Great listener and team player. But if you're reading this and have a different career in mind for me, please tell me your thoughts xD

In the ESW project I desperately wanted to play a more important role than researcher because it was exciting. But I didn't know what they were talking about. I don't know if it's because I'm just not knowledgeable or if I'm uncreative.

My best subjects at school were art and history but I think it was because of my good analytical skills because, when it came to creating my own artwork, I wasn't so good. I'm a thinker, big time, more than getting involved in practicals, but I don't want to stop trying to work with my hands rather than just using my mind etc.

I've been more interested in STEM subjects and take Maths, Further Maths, History, Physics for AS. But even though I'm quick at understanding the concepts, my maths isn't awesome and with practice I'm improving only at a snail's pace.

I hear analytical skills are good for an engineer, so awesome~ but so is creativity. So I'm worried. I'm a great procrastinator which isn't good for Uni Engineering courses but I think I'll be willing to work to get it done if I know that it's for the best.

"I want to make the world a better, sustainable place!" sounds awesome but what's the good if you can't do it? Lol so any advice would be welcome.

I don't think anyone can tell you what career is good for you but yourself. Plus I know quite a lot of people who do engineering and have no interest in gamimg area :/ so I think it depends from person to person.

The reply above me is great and its reassuring as I will be starting my engineering course this September I think that your A level grades do not determine how well you will cope in uni, its just your attitude towards learning in general and being responsible.

If you like physics you will like some aspects of your course which are more physics-y
And yes if you having trouble finding out which area to pick, just attend open days and other events which give insight into engineering overall. I wasn't sure either until I went to a summer school I just knew what I wanted to that course then and am still pretty sure.

I dunno if my reply has helped you in any way, but look into it its a great field! And I'm not saying in terms of money, its satisfying if you know you can help others

Good luck!

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