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Lucy Oct 24, 2016 1027 views

What are some good colleges for aerospace engineering?

I want to pursue aerospace engineering, and I want to do what's best for my future. I know I can look at rankings online, but what aspects of colleges should I really be looking at to determine what's best for me? #engineering #experience #aerospace #in

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Quinn Oct 28, 2016 930 views

Which choice of engineering would be harder: eletrical or civil?

Im considering going into one of these. Is there any insight or help you could give. #engineering #electrical #civil

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Jeffrey Oct 26, 2016 860 views

If my current career plan to be a biomechanical engineer is not a good fit, what area should I consider since I am interested in engineering and technology?

I plan to develop/improve medical devices as part of my career, but I know that people can realize it isn't a good fit when they go to college. I am a strong student in math and science, and really like technology, so is there another field that would be another option? #engineering #technology

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Jinsung Nov 28, 2017 688 views

How do I get make myself a competitive candidate for mechanical engineering in MIT?

I am currently a junior in high school and I am wondering what I need to do to help me gain an advantage getting into MIT. I am pulled to MIT because it is the top engineering school in the US and I am very passionate about mechanical engineering. Ever since I was little, I was rigorously...

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Arshad May 17, 2016 1152 views

Is it true that companies favor engineering degree holders with work experience over fresh graduates? What can I do to convince them if I don't have the work experience?

As a fresh graduate with a bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, I have a tough time finding an entry level job. Most companies are looking for BE holders with at least 2-5 years of work experience in their respective fields. However as a fresh graduate I do not have much technical work...

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shaheen May 18, 2016 1092 views

How do I become a civil engineer?

#engineering #civil-engineering #science #higher-education

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kanika May 05, 2016 1140 views

What is Transport Engineering?

Hi I am kani. #engineer #teaching #engineering #mechanical-engineering #science #career #career-counseling

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Nagesh May 04, 2016 990 views

What courses do I need to take after my diploma to make my profession as an Engineer?

I am bit confused about what to be taken after I graduate to become an Engineer. I love this profession and want to make sure I am setting myself up for success #professor #engineer #engineering #college #career #career-counseling

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Aron Sep 28, 2017 715 views

Why is accounting a useful skill that needs to be learned?

I am interested in becoming a civil engineer or an engineer in general. I also see myself starting my own company/business in order to build certain projects through my company. I am aware that knowing how money works will be a necessary skill. How will minoring in accounting be useful in my...

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Mirudula Sep 28, 2017 795 views

Would it be advisable to receive an electrical engineering major and get certified in teaching?

I would like to major in electrical engineering and get certified to teach advanced high school math or physics. Is that too many credits to complete in 4 years? I was also considering double majoring in electrical engineering and mathematics. In addition, I wanted to get certified in...

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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 1028 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...