Interdisciplinary Applications: Nursing and Engineering

Overview

The speaker emphasizes that you can apply to programs that interest you, regardless of your current field of study.
Specifically mentions nursing students can consider engineering programs if engineering appeals to them.
The core idea is interdisciplinary openness and flexibility in application choices.

Quote: "And then you apply to any of the ones that are interesting to you."
Key takeaway: apply to programs that genuinely interest you, even if they are in a different field from your current major.
Example provided: nursing students can apply to engineering programs.
Clarification given: "It doesn't matter if you're nursing. It's engineering. If engineering is cool to you, even though you're nursing, it's fine. You can still apply."
Practical implication: cross-disciplinary applications are encouraged and feasible.

The speaker mentions a scenario: "If you’re accepted, if the batch never takes you".
This phrase is ambiguous and unclear in the transcript, but it appears to discuss potential mismatches between acceptance and cohort intake or batch selection.
The incomplete/unclear line suggests there may be caveats or constraints after acceptance that are not fully explained.

The closing remark: "That was so useless" indicates the speaker mocked or dismissed the previous point about the accept/ batch scenario, signaling potential frustration or a casual, dismissive tone in the moment.

Interdisciplinary eligibility: You are not restricted to your current field when applying to programs.
Personal interest as a driver: Your interest in a field should guide your applications, not just your major.
Potential cohort dynamics: There may be batch or cohort constraints that affect acceptance after initial admission.
Practical takeaway: If you are passionate about a field, you should consider applying, even if it diverges from your major; seek clarity on cohort acceptance processes if admitted.

Encourages students to explore opportunities beyond their degree area, promoting cross-disciplinary skill development.
Supports non-traditional pathways into fields like engineering for practitioners from healthcare, business, arts, etc.

What does "the batch never takes you" precisely mean in this context (cohort capacity, selection after admission, or another process)?
Are there prerequisites or bridging requirements for nursing students applying to engineering programs?
How are applications evaluated across different disciplines to ensure fairness?

You can apply to programs in fields different from your current major if those programs interest you; the process is permissive, but there may be unclear constraints about cohort acceptance after admission. The final remark in the transcript indicates a mixed or critical sentiment about that part of the guidance.