How did you survive second year engineering when concepts didn’t click?
I’m going into my second year of school and doing my bachelors in renewable energy engineering (branch of mecE in my university), but honestly I’ve been struggling a lot academically and mentally with confidence.
I put a lot of effort into studying, but I don’t always see the results I expect, and sometimes it feels like I’m not smart enough for engineering. I know practice questions are important, but I also struggle with understanding concepts deeply instead of just memorizing methods.
For people who got through this stage:
How did you improve your understanding of engineering concepts?
Did anyone else feel “behind” in second year?
What study methods actually helped you learn more effectively?
How do you stay motivated when you’re working hard but grades don’t improve quickly?
I’m really interested in renewable energy and want to keep improving. I’d appreciate any honest advice from people who’ve been through something similar.