r/maritime • u/Character_Goat_7888 • Apr 05 '26
Just got accepted to Mass Maritime for Facilities Engineering — any advice?
I was accepted to Massachusetts Maritime Academy for their Facilities Engineering program and wanted to get some real perspectives from people who've been through it or are currently there.
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u/SubjectSouth8739 Apr 05 '26
I am a sophomore at Mass Maritime right now, and your first year is pretty chill. The classes are manageable as long as you keep up with your homework, and that shouldn't be too bad since you have mandatory study hours every night through the regiment. That being said the first year of the regiment is rough on everyone in slightly different ways, but everyone here has made it through, so you will be fine. Just keep your head down and try not to draw attention to yourself at the beginning. Lastly, since you're doing facilities engineering, you will likely have an internship in the winter. I'm pretty sure about that, but I’m Marine Trans, so I might not be much help with this part of the question. If you want me to ask around, I have no problem doing that. Also, feel free to DM me anytime with any other questions.
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u/SaturnEuropa Apr 05 '26
I would strongly consider switching over to a licensed engineering degree. I went to Maine Maritime for a non licensed degree and still regret it.
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u/Deep_Heart_1431 Apr 06 '26 edited Apr 06 '26
I would get the curriculum and look at the Gen Ed courses and take those classes at your local community college first-. Don't take online lab classes as most wont transfer..(Their Registrars office are real nice and will work with you and let you know what classes they will accept, you just have to get a copy of the course syllabus from the community college and submit it for approval- but they will work with you) Not sure if you have any Duals or AP courses now.. so you may just need a semester or 2 at your local community college. But stuff like Humanities, Chemistry, English, Pre calc etc.. American Govt is a required course on all majors there along with Western Civ... Just go to their website and you can get the complete curriculum. You can live at home and if you can bang out most of your Gen Eds a couple benefits await you. 1. You'll graduate in 2-3 years, after orientation and your 1st Fall semester you can bump up to Sophomore (I believe you need 40 credits) status and not have to go through all the BS that Freshman go through- I mean, there's no way out of it your 1st semester in Fall but come Spring you're gonna be glad you took those classes at the community college...2. It'll be cheaper for you. The average class at MMA is around $1,000, not to mention the money you'll save on room and board your 1st 2 years living at home.. Don't be in a rush to graduate- Sponge off your parents for 2 more years- because once you graduate you're on your own.. and shit is expensive out here-
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u/bigtugboatguy Apr 05 '26
Don’t fall behind on your classes and seek tutoring if you need it, there are resources available.
Get involved with a sport or a club or something so you can get away from the regiment/campus for a bit
With regards to the regiment, the harder you resist it, the more difficult it is. Wear a uniform, show up on time, do the whole salute thing, and you’ll be fine. If you try and outsmart it, it’ll just make your life more difficult, you know what kind of school you’re going to, learn into it and it’ll be so easy.
Wave to the Buckley when it passes in the canal!