What you should be wondering is which choice would be harder for you. Investigate the kind of work each one does and suits you best. Two critical factors for the most success at school and at work are:
- It’s something you’ll always find interesting
- It uses your natural strengths and abilities
Mechanical engineering has a very wide range of types of work, including machine design, manufacturing, power generation, vehicles and more. If you’re curious about mechanical things and solving problems using math, physics and technology, you’ll do well in mechanical. If computers and developing software are what you enjoy the most, go for that. Spend time now to make the best choice and you’ll be glad you did.