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Do all civil engineers have to work outside in all conditions?
I am wanting to be a civil engineer but not necessarily wanting to be exposed to all elements while working. #engineering #civil-engineering
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How much does a typical Mechanical engineer make a year?
I was wondering what would be the average salary someone in this position would make a year for their financial status. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #mechanical-engineer #financial-planning
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For the specialty of mechanical engineering are you in the field more or is it more of a desk job?
I am curious because I love the idea of actually being able to work with my hands and be out in the field but I'm not 100% sure that being a mechanical engineer means I'd get to do that. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #mechanical-engineer
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How important are job co-op opportunities to employment after graduation?
I am interested in civil engineering. Some of the colleges I have looked at require a co-op, and others do not. It seems like a co-op would be a good idea. Is there any hard data on co-op opportunities and whether they led to employment quicker? #engineering #career #services
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Would I be better off going to an out-of-state college with a great engineering program, or an in-state college with a good engineering program?
A few colleges I would love going to are Texas A&M, the University of Texas @ Austin, the University of Houston, or Georgia Tech on account of their phenomenal CompSci programs. However, the state I currently reside in is Mississippi. Though, they do have a good Computer Science & Engineering...
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Do all Engineering fields require 4 or 5 years of college?
Some colleges we've visited have leaned more towards 5 years, suggesting first year is when you really are deciding on a Major or considering changing course. Has that been anyone's experience? #engineering
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What type of Engineering is associated with the roller coaster industry?
I am interested in becoming an engineer and would like to eventually work for a roller coaster company. I would like to know which specialization I should go for my degree. #business #engineering #civil-engineering #architecture #mechanical-engineer #structural-engineering
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How hard is Engineering?
I'm nervous that it will be something I wont want to do. I just don't want to be super stressed. #college #engineering
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What are the best schools for mechanical engineering?
I would like to be some sort of engineer after college, but I especially want to be a mechanical engineer. #engineering #engineer
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What does the day look like for a mechanical engineer?
I'm interested in mechanical engineering, and I want to know what the job looks like. #engineering #mechanical-engineering
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How difficult is it to go through the college courses for becoming an engineer?
My major is going to be in mechanical engineering. I am nervous to go to college for this because I am afraid of how difficult it will be. I wonder if I am cut out for this type of major and I don't want to start something that I cannot finish. So I want to know what I am up against for...
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How much training do you need to be a graphic designer?
My instructor told us that we don't get certification in our program because "you can't certify talent." That being said, how do I know when my skills are adequate? What kind of training is most important for a graphic designer- knowledge in the software, artistic skill, or raw creativity?...
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It is often thought that business growth and environmental growth cannot go hand in hand. However, this is not true, it is just a topic that has been little explored yet. What background would I need to pursue in college to encourage this?
I believe that industry has a whole has the power and minds to start the clean revolution. Creating products that not only don't hurt, but are beneficial to the environment is not easy, and requires a lot of different perspectives. If I want to grow up and start businesses that not only don't...
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what helped you make your decision in college to become who you are today and what you do today?
I am confused on what I actually want to be in life. Either an engineer or somewhere in the cop area. #college #engineering #high-school #careers #cops