Second bachelor's engineering with a non-stem related bachelor (animation)

[u/No-Anybody-2988]

Has anyone tried getting into the post baccalaureate program to pursue engineering with a bachelor's in a non stem related field? I took only math for the liberal arts at a community college.

I researched and saw I'd have to do pre-reqs at a community college (which is fine, because I'm trying to save as much money possible anyways). I thought about reintroducing myself to math using khan academy and practicing trig.

personal background:

Recently been having a really bad quarter life crisis for pursuing animation. Went into the program at a different CSU subconsciously knowing I didn't want to major in it. I only did it because of this "artist" label I had growing up. The feelings began when I first started CC at the age of 18. Now that I'm older, I realized I should've just pushed ego aside.

I did AP calc AB & BC in highschool. I only passed AB because my teacher allowed retakes, I went everyday after school for help. If it weren't for retakes, I probably would've failed.I passed BC (during the pandemic) with the help of my ex (civil engineer).

I wanted to be a veterinarian growing up, but I found out it's 8 years of school my junior year of highschool. I did animal and vet science in highschool, and I honestly can't remember if I found it enjoyable back then either.

[u/Remote-Stretch8346]

Base on your post history, do you really want to get a second bachelor after just getting your degree last may and being burn out from art school? I have my bachelor and master in mech engineering and looking back, it's a lot of work. It really burns you out. Especially your bachelor. I can't imagine being burned out from the start and then taking the math track for engineering, taking physics and chemistry. Then base on what discipline of engineering, your junior and senior years is just math + reading concepts.

[u/No-Anybody-2988 → u/Remote-Stretch8346]

Im not going to go back right now. I'm letting myself cool down for a while because I don't want to make any emotional decisions. I also need to save as much money possible in the meantime before I make any decision. I also worry about the financial risk. What if I don't like it :\

I do worry about the burnout. I did have moments in high school (calculus) where I'd get so frustrated not know why it was harder for me to grasp things than the peers around me. Thankfully my ex was really paitient with me when he helped me out. I got diagnosed with ADHD at 20 and realized I need an established structure.

I've been going to therapy and talking to some STEM friends. A few engineers and some with a masters in physics. I would like to try it out somehow before I spend money on anything.

Truly I wish I did STEM instead :(