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Hi everyone,
I'm a freshman in Nuclear Engineering, taking intro classes like general chemistry, physics 1, and calculus 1. University placement in my country works on a ranked-choice system based on a national entrance exam. I originally wanted computer science, but my score fell short, so Nuclear Engineering was my backup choice.

I'm a few weeks in and starting to have some doubts. I don't enjoy chemistry and I'm not strong at it, and I haven't looked closely at the upper-level courses yet, so I'm not sure what I'd be getting into. I like coding and building things, and I'd like to understand this field better before I commit further.

From what I've read so far, the field has medical applications, but that side doesn't interest me and I'm not strong in biology. I'm mostly curious about the non-medical side.

My parents support the major. My dad was told by a science professor that the field has strong future potential, and my mom likes how stable and specialized it is.

I'd really appreciate hearing from students, grads, and people working in the field:

Coursework

What does the program actually cover?
How chemistry-heavy does it get after the freshman prerequisites?
Which courses were the hardest or most surprising for you?

Day-to-day work

What's the working environment like at a nuclear plant or other nuclear workplace? Is it mostly office, control room, field, or lab work?
How flexible are the hours? Is there time and energy left for hobbies and personal projects?
Fit
If you had doubts early on, what helped you decide whether to stay?

Thanks in advance. Honest answers, good or bad, are welcome.

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Placed into Nuclear Engineering and having doubts. What is the upper-level coursework and day-to-day career actually like?