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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB
I just meant that for some people, even the hardest majors come easy. For others, it's a struggle that takes up all their free time.
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I agree. I was an engineering major, and the people I saw struggle were the ones who probably shouldn't have chosen engineering. I didn't think my labs and problem sets were tough, but I hated my 100-level GenEds that involved writing papers.
The reason they tell you about the hours is because many engineering students were the best and the brightest in high school. Let me tell you, if you were, college will be a shock. I got by in high school with little to no studying, and could blow off homework assignments as long as I broke the curve on tests. College will NOT be the same, and you will have to study, do assignments, and keep up with your work.
If you've really chosen the right major and both enjoy and excel at engineering, you will be just fine, and it shouldn't destroy your GPA to go Greek.
ETA: Depending on your school and such, you may be able to relax a bit about GPA, as well. I know plenty of people who did quite well for themselves with an engineering degree and a 3.0.