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How hard is it for a first generation student to get into the engineering field?
I was born in the USA but went to Mexico when I was three years old, I came back at the age of 17 without knowing how to speak English. Therefore, schools challenges me to be always learning new terminology on English. At the same time I always here stereotypes of asians being the only ones...
How do companies feel about hybrid job positions within their companies?
I am currently in High school and would want to pursue my first career as a sales engineer. How do most companies feel about hiring people who would specialize in two separate things at their firm? Do they think it might conflict or would they render it efficient and cost-effective?...
How difficult is it now for an engineer to get a job than in the 90s?
Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year and it seems that technology and businesses are growing outstandingly but at the same time social media says that right now there are no jobs out there. It will be really helpful to get intel from a real professional.
Will an engineer be able to afford a 100 k dollar car?
Im a chemical engineer in my senior year and I've dreaming of owning a nissan gtr. Ive been wanting to ask this question since i started this major lol How soon will i be able to get or will i be able to get at all?
For an engineering profession, will an engineer be required to have taken the FE Exam? (Fundamentals of Engineering)
Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year and my advisor said that if i take the FE exam, i wont have to take a engineering elective but i have seen a FE practice exam and i haven't taken the proper class that i will be taking until my last semester. I would like to know if in the...
What sort of jobs can you get with a Civil Environmental Engineering Degree?
This is my major and I would like to know from a professional what it's like to find a job that fits with their degree. #engineering #engineer #civil-engineering #environmental-science #environmental
I am looking into civil or industrial engineering. Could you tell me the main differences between the two?
I am divided between civil or industrial engineering. I don't know much about either besides what I am able to read online. Having information from someone who works closely between the two would be enlightening. #engineering #engineer #civil-engineering #industrial-engineering #industrial-engineer
Why is being creative important for engineers?
Hey everyone! I am a current high school sophomore and I am considering becoming an engineer. I'm considering civil engineering, software engineering and nuclear engineering. I have a STEM club at my school, and this is something we were going to talk about in one of our meetings, but our time...
How hard is it for a girl to enter the engineering field?
I have heard some positive things about entering the engineers world, but with being a minority in engineering it should be tough, right? Sure there are a lot of programs and scholarships to motivate girls into engineering but once they are there what happens? Are we just going on into a dead...
Why do engineering majors always worry about graduating on time?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. What is it about engineering that makes it so much more difficult to graduate on time? Is it actually hard to graduate on time, or is that just rumors and exaggeration? This is important to me, because I might switch...
What conferences or events are good for me to attend if I want a career in STEM?
I want a career in STEM (not sure what yet, exactly) and I heard a good thing for me to do is attend conferences and events related to STEM education /careers to learn more about my options and to meet new people. I live in Michigan, and couldn't find many events for high school students in the...
I thought only geeks or nerds become engineers?
Kids in class are interested in learning more about this career. #engineering
How do engineers come up with their designs?
I want to know what the creative process is like #engineering #engineer #design
Which College is best for an engineering degree perhaps civi-engineering?
I need help looking for colleges that have a good engineering area and can offer me scholarships #college #engineering
Hi, I am in 9th grade right, now, and I would like to go into the field of robotic medicine. What should I do as a high school freshman to prepeare for the career?
I want to go into this field because I see a really bright future for it, I want medical service to be more efficient, and I am really passionate about robotics. I took a Engineering course this year last semester, and I am currently on my school's robotic team and I am really active ( I...