> >         From what you've said I don't think CE is right for
> > you, the simple fact that you CARE about the hardware you're
> > using gives me the feeling that EE would be more appropriate for you.
> >
>
> The problem is that EE is three things -- communication, digital and
> power.  If the original poster is interested in embedded, then they
> might not like communication or power.  I know I hated those.

        Hmm, I guess that depends on the program, I think it's a GOOD idea to
"force" students to at least take some introductory courses in all EE
fields. Going into EE I had no interest in power at all, now I love it. I
had some interest in communications, now I hate it. While it's good to take
courses in what one likes, I don't agree with complete flexibility for a
student who might not know exactly what a field is really about. In the
example of my 4 years of university the first 3 years were pretty much
preset, there were a few minor choices, and most of those were in
humanities. Only in fourth year did we get complete choice over what we
wanted to take. In retrospect I think it's a good way of doing things. Sure
I had to sit through some courses that I absolutely hated (pretty much all
my math course, why does university make math so unenjoyable? And my linear
systems courses - yuk) but I did get a taste of pretty much everything and
made choosing what to take in fourth year much more informed.

> I would suggest talking to the institution and seeing if you can tailor
> the program a bit.  They might support it, they might not.

        Agreed, go for an institution that allows at least some flexibility in the
latter years, being locked in completely for 4 years may result in a person
"giving up". TTYL

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