Career questions tagged engineeringstudent
I am a second year undergrad student pursuing mechanical engineering and I don't know how to navigate my future??
I want to break into space company like for example SpaceX or NASA or ISRO. What are the skills I need to develop?
WHICH ENGINEERING COURSE BEST GOES WIYH BUSINESS?
Hi am in 11th grade and i wanna find a career course in engineering that goes well with business .In a way that i can have my future job as an engineer and still be able to manage my businesses and what to do you do mostly in that course of engineering
How do I get started with Robotics?
I am very passionate about it, but I have no clear path ahead of me except creating a few basic bots like a Line Follower Robot or an Obstacle Avoiding bot. Any tips? Also, I'm a 2nd Year Electronics Engineering student for context.
What to choose between Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering?
"I'm a 10th-grade student trying to choose between Mechanical Engineering (MechE) and Electrical Engineering (EE) for my future major and career. My priorities are: 1. Job stability and financial security. 2. Working in metropolitan or tech-hub areas (I want to avoid being trapped in remote industrial zones, which I've heard can happen in MechE). 3. Flexibility to pivot across sectors throughout my career. 4. A focus on building sustainable and environmentally friendly machines and technology(something I'me very passionate about), which both fields seem to enable. The reason where I'm having the most trouble deciding is my own preferences. MechE sounds familiar, working with tangible things and building stuff sounds fun. EE sounds a bit scary, for that matter, along with a bit arbritary. But I blame that on my lack of knowledge and am trying to fix that too. But, if there are any professionals who could give me some insight into : 1. What it’s like to study and work in MechE vs EE 2. Career opportunities, flexibility, and financial/job security in each field 3. How realistic it is to work on sustainable technology in each discipline 4. Any advice for someone trying to discover their passion in engineering (if you can recommend any articles, videos or even online courses to get an idea or introduction to the mentioned majors, I'll be very grateful) Thanks a lot in advance.
How can I stand out in engineering internship applications?
I’m Laura a student graduating from high school wanting to get a head start in programs and skills I should develop to be more successful
How do I start a career in engineering, specifically HVAC?
I have no prior knowledge of how to start a career, know the very very basics of physics, and really just need to know what steps to follow to get my career started.
What real world industries are hiring college graduates with Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degrees in today's economy?
I am a high school senior that has developed an interest in Chemistry. I would like honest opinions from professionals on what the job opportunities truly look like in this field, what industries are hiring graduates and what the day to day job duties entail.
How do I obtain work experience that is relevant and useful for a mechanical engineering job?
I'm planning to get a degree in mechanical engineering but don't know how to get experience so I can find jobs after college
How should I determine which area of engineering I want to excel in, does it matter Should I already know where I want to work after college and how can I find jobs/interships right now??
I'm going to college next year and I'm not exactly sure what I want to do in the future, I know I want to be some type of engineer and possibly minor in physics. I'm debating whether or not I need to go to a well known expensive school or settle for a less known but affordable one.
What to expect going into biomedical engineering?
What should I expect going into college for biomedical engineering, and what are some tips you have to get me going on the right track to be the best student and engineer I can?
How can I, as an aspiring engineer, elevate human innovation rather than diminish it in a frontier being taken over by AI? #Fall25
I am Laura a senior graduating soon hoping to go into electrical engineering. As I go into the field I wanna be ahead of the game. What challenges have you encountered so far in the recent years that I should consider?
How will I know if mechanical engineering is the right career for me and what opportunities come with mechanical engineering?
- 12th grade - Aspire to be an engineer - I want to get at least a bachelor's degree in engineering
Best study strategies and advice for an incoming engineering major?
I am a high school senior planning to major in Electrical Engineering in college. I want to start build good habits now so I can make college a little bit easier. What study techniques work best for engineering students, especially for math, physics? Are there specific routines, tools, or habits you wish you had started before your freshman year? I am also looking for general advice on time management, staying organized, and avoiding burnout during the first year of college. Any insight from current engineering majors or professionals would help.
How do I know whether or not I am in the correct major? What do I do if things change??
I am attending Texas A&M University in Fall 2026. I plan on entering general engineering and pursuing a major in mechanical engineering.
What qualifications do businesses looking for mechanical engineers emphasize or look for when conducting a job search?
Hi, I'm a high school senior planning on majoring in mechanical engineering next year. What qualifications do businesses looking for mechanical engineers emphasize or look for when conducting a job search?
What can I do during college and internships to make sure I learn as much as possible and enter my first full-time engineering job as well-prepared and skilled as I can be?
I want to work in chip design, which I know can be complex and competitive. I want to be as prepared as possible.
What should I pursue in engineering?
I love things like LEGOs and tinkering with my electronics which have always fostered a sense enjoyment from either fixing or altering something to make it better.
How has you experience been as a women in stem, what are some things you have done to overcome those inferior thoughts, and what made you go after this degree???
I am a girl in my last year of high school, currently interested in mechanical or archtectural engineering, with a minor in busines. I'm in the advanced engineering class in my school and am one of two girls in that class. #fall25
Why did you pick your specific engineering field over all of the other engineering fields?
I am interested in how you picked the specific engineering field.
What does it take to be a successful Chemical Engineer?
I plan on attending a 4-year college and major in Chemical Engineering. However, I do not know many people who are Chemical Engineers or who have gone into that field. I would like to know what type of effort, skill, or maybe luck that it takes to become one.
If you had to redo one thing in your path to getting a degree, what would you do differently?
I'm an engineering student looking to make the most of my time in college. I want to make sure I am making the right decisions and would love to hear feedback from those that have already gotten their education. Nothing is a better teacher than failure or regret, so what did you do in college that you with you hadn't, or what do you wish you had done that you didn't?
What are helpful time management tips I can use when I go to college to balance schoolwork, sports, and a social life?
I will be attending college next fall. I am definitely going to join the track team, and there’s a chance I will also be on the volleyball team. I am also planning on being an engineer, so classes will be a bit challenging. I am hopeful to find new friends and acquaintances as well as participate in many clubs at college.
How do I narrow down potential engineering fields?
Currently, I am stuck between chemical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. All of these really interest me, but I cannot choose. Thank you!?
What are subjects to review in order to ensure that im ready for Aerospace engineering?
Im currently in my senior year of highschool and will be attending Penn state in the Fall semester for aerospace engineering, i've never been too great at math at least i feel im not where i want to be, but im prepared to study and get tutors to ensure that im capable for my degree.
What did you think Aerospace Engineering would be like before you started your career, and what surprised you once you got into the field?
I am a High School Senior #CO 2026, I would like to attend an HBCU and major in Aerospace Engineering. I am an artistic person who likes to paint and take ceramics classes. I also love to cook and bake. #college #engineering #Aerospace engineering #hbcu
What is the best way to lay a solid foundation for a career in transportation engineering and planning ?
I'm a high school senior hoping to major in Civil Engineering. I am a member of the Young Professionals in Transportation, and want to be sure I'm setting myself up for success. Are there any other organizations that would be beneficial to join now to network and learn?
What classes should I start signing up for high school as I am not yet sure of what I want to do in life?
I am an 8th grader in middle school, signing up for high school. I am an athlete in soccer and track, and for a while, I've had aspirations for becoming a professional athlete. I've come to realize that I also need to have a plan for what jobs I can do besides that, or additionally to that. I am not sure of what specific job I want to do, but I am leaning towards the medical or engineering field. Are there specific classes that I can take that will get me ahead of the game? Are there specific classes high school athletes take to be eligible for sports in college? Also, my high school will soon be getting the IB program, and I was thinking of opting out of it, but I have heard many good things about the program. This high school does not have the best reputation for sports. What should I consider? Any help will be received with extreme gratitude. Thanks, Student
Do I switch my major?????
I am currently a Mechanical engineering student, but I am dreading the rest of my classes. I love the design and problem solving, but hate the math/physics/theory side of things. Do I just push through the rest of my classes, or is mechanical engineering not for me?
Is it more practical for me to become an aerospace engineer or a mechanical engineer ?
I've dreamed of making rovers and even designs for them to launch into space and discover new things in different planets. I recenetly went to a college fair where engineer professionals and college proffersors were presents and I had asked about a specific aerospace program to one for the college representatives. The representative told me that since aerospace engineering is such a niche career it isn't as practical to become one. He told me that a mechanical engineer is more likely to enter into space organizations (such as NASA and SpaceX) than a aerospace engineer. It left me with lingering thoughts of wether I should still focus of aerospace or view mechanical engineering as an alternative.
What preparations should I take to pursue a engineering degree in college?
I don't want to feel like i'm behind in college, and I want to experiment with engineering before so when I enter college in hopes of pursuing engineering I'd have a decent knowledge of what I was learning, so that I could go for internships for future jobs. What would be some good approaches to succeeding in the harsh classes? Also what would be some good internships or volunteer opportunities that would benefit me in the short or long term?