[Al Skierkiewicz]

Hello,
I would like to point out that students (including engineering majors in post high school education) frequently decide to change their field of study to something other than engineering. So as you have pointed out, you wish to study to be an engineer but the path has not been completed.
To point back to Ken's post, it is hard to become an engineer, very hard. It is hard whether you attend U of I, Bradley, MIT or Berkley( add the Alma Mater of your choice). The curriculum's are driven by the need for trained individuals with the tools needed to accomplish the tasks and be creative. Even a painter needs brushes and paint and an understanding of how to mix them into colors before he can put anything on canvas.
To quote a famous movie line..."Of course it's hard. If it wasn't hard everyone would be doing it. It is the hard that makes it great." (Tom Hanks, A League of Their Own) That is why engineers want you to become an engineer. It is hard so not everyone can do it, but we know you can do it. It is great and that is why we want you to be part of it.