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Celeste Sep 01, 2017 818 views

What are some tips on getting to know a professor more personally while staying professional?

I am college freshmen and I have been in school for 2 weeks now. In my freshmen introduction class and during orientation, the adults suggested that students get to know their professors and visit them during office hours. They mentioned that college is where you build your networks and the...

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Sofiane Sep 01, 2017 889 views

How easy is it to land a job after graduating?

More specifically, how quickly will you be able to be hired after graduating with a Bachelor's degree in some sort of engineering from a high tier college, such as Stanford or MIT? #technology #engineering #job-search

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Zachary Sep 01, 2017 1465 views

How often do internships turn into a full time job?

As I am looking at colleges, I keep on finding out how important internships are. A question that I have is just once in the internship, how common is it for that place to become your new workplace? If it is common, is it always better to stay with the company that you are with?...

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Ty'ron Aug 31, 2017 776 views

What is the most directive route to a boilermaker ?

I want to become a boilermaker to help make water works become better.What is the best way to get there? I don't know any experience on it but I want to learn more. What is the most successful way to get there?

#engineering #boilermaker #construction

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Anden Sep 01, 2017 983 views

Is it easy to get a good job coming out of Ohio State (Comp. Science & Eng)?

I am thinking about going there and was wondering how easy it would be to get a job coming out of it. #college #computer-science #engineering

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Jose Sep 01, 2017 999 views

Is computer science a popular major?

I want to major in Computer Science at my college, however, I've been wondering if it's even a major that a lot of people even attend. It's something that I love a lot. I love to learn about computers and work with them, and in a world that's becoming run by and managed by them, is it something...

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Gibbs Sep 01, 2017 811 views

What are some good fields of engineering to enter into to provide opportunities to work abroad?

I love to travel and would love to live abroad and see as much of the world as possible while I'm still young and ideally I would like to do that working as an engineer. #engineering #travel #civil-engineering

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Thomherson Sep 01, 2017 1069 views

Is choosing computer engineering a good choice of a career

I am asking because I love engineering because I have taken adobe certified classes in high school and enjoyed them as well as passed them, but ive also always been hands on which influences me to choose architectural or other forms of engineering. #Engineering , #honor #scholarships #adobe

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Alexander Sep 01, 2017 945 views

What type of engineering degree do you recommend?

I am currently majoring in Civil Engineering but thinking of changing my major to Civil Engineering.
#engineering

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Kiah Sep 01, 2017 632 views

How do I choose the right type of engineering for me? I do not even know what there is all out there I can do.

I don't know what field I should choose and what would fit me best. There are so many options for engineers.
#engineering

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Yared Oct 19, 2016 820 views

What Engineering major pays you the most?

I'm planning on taking mechanical engineering, and I don't know if that would be a good path for me or not. #engineering

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Tushar Jun 25, 2017 1176 views

Which college is preferred for an undergraduate student for computer science courses ?

Respected @lionel Silberman @ollie Jones and @matt Manuel sir , I am a student from India I am sure that after my high school I will be studying in any country other than india so I was a bit confused about which country and which college would be best for me as I am a 85-95 % scorer and...

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Rafael May 06, 2016 897 views

What major is perfect to become an energy engineer?

I am about to enter to college, and would need to know which major is great for to become an energy engineer, or someone that is within the renewable energy sector. Some people say mechanical engineering, and others say environmental engineering, or electrical engineering, and I would need to...

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Natalie May 19, 2016 783 views

What classes are extremely beneficial to Environmental Engineering majors?

I want to select classes that really help me to become more knowledgeable in my major. #engineering #engineer #environmental-engineering

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PRIYA May 21, 2016 659 views

If I take the BSC what are the opportunities available

What are the jobs available if i take BSC.

[P.S. This question was edited by a site admin for grammar and clarity.] #engineering #engineer #educator

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Whitney Oct 22, 2015 1220 views

What are the most common engineer choices?

I was just wondering which choice of engineering would be most common because I know that there is so much out there but I can't decide which type to enter in the future. I am a 6th grader and I was very interested with the cool things and objects engineers get to create and do. #engineering...

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Thomas Oct 27, 2015 1205 views

What are some companies for aeronautical engineering?

I would wish to know some companies so I can research them #engineering #aeronautical #companies

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Caleb Oct 20, 2015 1306 views

What are some good collages i should attend for engineering

Cause I want to choose a college that I feel like im doing the right thing and the in the right place #college #engineering

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Mohammad Mar 28, 2017 1021 views

When is it a good idea to repeat some courses you've taken?

I'm just curious about when it is a good idea to repeat courses you've taken but didn't do very well in. #college #engineering #career #graduate-school #electrical-engineering

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Mohammad Mar 24, 2017 1990 views

Is an internship viable even after graduation?

I'm an Engineer student and about to graduate. I am actively seeking jobs and kind of struggling to find a suitable job due to lack of work experience. However, internships seem to be attractive for me since most of them require little to no work experience. So I wonder if an internship is...

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Luke Feb 21, 2017 737 views

How would I become an engineer?

Here's what I have heard so far: 1. Earn a bachelor's degree in engineering from a school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 2. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. 3. Complete at least four years of engineering experience....

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Maria Mar 12, 2017 1360 views

What made you decide that a career in STEM was a good fit for you? What (or who) in particular influenced this?

I am asking this due to my curiosity about what causes individuals to pick their career paths. #college #engineering #science #technology #tech #stem #women-in-stem #women-in-tech

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Maria Mar 12, 2017 5410 views

What is the 1 book you would suggest everyone reads in their lifetime?

I'm making it a personal goal to read for 30 minutes daily again, and am looking for some quality material. Anything related to science, technology, or woman's history are very interesting to me. #college #engineering #science #technology #tech #women-in-tech #reading #women-in-engineering #books

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Britney Mar 12, 2017 6069 views

What type of engineering field uses CAD software?

I would like to know about what specific field that uses CAD software. I'm interested in this field and would like to know how designing with CAD could be a career. Does it pay well? What are the different companies offering positions with designing with CAD? #engineering #cad #systems-engineering

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Mohammad Mar 06, 2017 9032 views

How crucial is the choice of the thesis vs. non-thesis option in the Master's degree?

I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering who opted for the non-thesis option in order to avoid the uncertainty of the time of graduation that is associated with the thesis option. However, I am also planning to pursue a PhD in the future and I have heard how not choosing the thesis...

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Trayquil Feb 20, 2017 689 views

which type of engineering has the most jobs

I'd like to know which type of engineering will give me a better chance of getting a job #engineering #mechanical-engineering

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Trayquil Feb 20, 2017 1083 views

As a engineering major how difficult is college?

I would like to know what I'm getting myself into by being a engineering major. #engineering #mechanical-engineering

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Trayquil Feb 20, 2017 911 views

As a future engineer, what are some tips that I can take to better prepare myself for college

I'm a high school Seniors who is about to graduate and attend a four year university for mechanical engineering. #engineering #mechanical-engineering

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Nelly Feb 18, 2017 830 views

What are some important things to know before going into Engineering?

As a high school student who wants to go into engineering, it would be helpful to know at least five things that are necessary when going into an engineering field. I want to be prepared for my future and what I will be doing in the future. #engineering

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Sean Feb 13, 2017 765 views

How much schooling is required for an engineering career?

I would like to pursue an engineering career. Before completely deciding on it, I would like to know how much schooling is needed to have a successful and good-paying engineering career. #college #engineering #college-major #college-selection

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David Feb 09, 2017 826 views

What applications do we have to sign?

Because I am worried about what I sign. #engineering #desighning #making

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Kayla Oct 27, 2016 716 views

How are STEM schools different from regular universities? Are they geared specifically towards STEM skills or are you learning other things as well?

I want to have a major in biomedical engineering but I also want to learn other things. I also want to major in Spanish. I love the language and I want to continue my study in college as well. #engineering #spanish #stem-education

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Kimia Nov 01, 2016 921 views

Is it beneficial to show evidence of branching out in my career and expanding upon my future career options by minoring in a field different from my major?

I am planning on entering college as a bioengineering major, though that is subjective to change depending on the college. However, I was wondering whether it would be beneficial for me to apply with a business, political science, or history minor to add more to my resume and degree. It would...

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Alexander Nov 10, 2016 915 views

What steps did you take to become an engineer?

What do I need to become a computer engineer because I need to choose and academic path because I was really interested in it and I just want to find a college to go to please get back to me asap thx 😀 #engineering

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Carla Oct 29, 2016 1239 views

What are the benifits of engineering?

I want to become one #engineering

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Ryan Oct 30, 2016 3588 views

What types of companies are looking for civil engineers?

Also list company names if possible #engineering #civil-engineering

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Lam Oct 28, 2016 692 views

Which applications or programs should I be proficient in using to succeed in engineering?

I want to be prepared. #engineering

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Jacob Oct 27, 2016 983 views

How could I find myself working at a place like the Department of Defense or NASA?

Working for either of those two institutions would be a dream come true, especially if I could make it to NASA. I want to contribute to humanity's quest for space travel. #engineering #aerospace #nasa #dod

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Michael Oct 26, 2016 935 views

Is there a lot of money in engineering

I wanted to know because I want to be finically stable #engineering

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Tristian Oct 28, 2016 753 views

Empolyment Marketability

What is more important in the job market; college brand or internship? #engineering

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Tristian Oct 28, 2016 838 views

Engineering

Is it strategically more advantageous to specialize in an engineering field in undergraduate, or should specialization be pursued when studying for a master degree? #engineering

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Deborah Oct 22, 2016 1113 views

What is the basic level of math needed for an engineering career?

I am interested in engineering as a possible career choice. #engineering

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Cole Oct 29, 2016 796 views

Which college classes are you most thankful for taking while majoring as an engineer?

I know that there will be many challenges in college for those who pursue the path of an engineer. With that in mind, I want to take the right courses in college that will prepare me to become the most successful in my future. #college #engineering #classes

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Gabriella Oct 22, 2016 1217 views

What is the most popular engineering field?

I am very interested in the engineering field, I would like to be a corrosion engineer when i grow up. But at this point in my high school career, I would like to try and explore other engineering fields. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #civil-engineering #stem #chemical-engineering...

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Jessica Oct 31, 2016 1029 views

How many years of schooling is needed for an engineering degree?

im helping a friend #engineering

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Savannah Oct 19, 2016 711 views

How often do Electrical Engineers with a Bachelors degree attempt to return to school to acheive a higher degree?

If I am able to see how often Electrical Engineers return to college, I can understand the competition in the career field. It would also help me to plan ahead to consider a higher degree. #engineering #electrical-engineering

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Lauryn Oct 20, 2016 961 views

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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Jacques Oct 31, 2016 791 views

What is most exhilarating about doing research in college?

I am going to try to do a lot of research in college, and I was just wondering what others thought about it. #engineering #stem-education #renewable-energy

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Alyssa Oct 23, 2016 1272 views

Where in the United States are the top companies for aerospace engineer?

Google searches are very subjective by the companies all claiming to be the best. Any real employee can show me the truth. #engineering #electrical-engineering #aerospace-engineering

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Kenneth Dec 01, 2016 1277 views

Im passionate about anatomy (Particularly Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory) , biology, engineering, and computing. I am a sophomore in high school and have very little of an idea as to where to go or what career is right for me. Any ideas?

I recently have been thinking a lot about the future and what I should aim for after high school gets done. #engineering #medicine #biology #computer #surgery #biotechnology #anatomy