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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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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?...
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...
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