[tiffany34990]

My calc class discussed this issue a bit last year but not just about kids going into engineering here in the US. But more and more in other countries go for their doctorate. That's why they seem to be doing better than us on some levels. Most of our parents just finished with a BA and didn't go on with their masters or doctorate. It is just the way our country is set up sets up how we are living and wanting to live. Like previous people have said, doctors and lawyers have always been like the kids choice to grow up and be. Now reality sets in and questions us if we can do that or not. I know many people that wanted to be doctors or lawyers but they won't go into that field. I personally wanted to become a doctor since I was younger but my mind has changed. Engineering does allow you to have many opportunities it depends on where you want go in life. I'm headed toward medical research now but I may take a spin and use my artist talents and engineering information and do something with that. But unlike most artists, engineering isn't the field you consider. Graphic designs, animation and that sort of stuff most head in first. But we have to be glad where we live. In many countries you test out when you are younger for your future. Thank goodness we have the ability to make up our minds and choose a path that we feel we are comfortable in taking. America may never be number one when it comes to education but just remember be glad to live here. As my HS math teacher always reminded us every day "Someone in another country will exchange places with you in a heartbeat."

So everyone good luck in the journey of your life. Everyone has a purpose in life. Find your calling and I think America succeeds with giving us all opportunities. And of course thanks to programs like FIRST for giving us this such great opportunity, without it many of us wouldn't have considered science, math or technology fields.