One thing I think students need to know is that it is beneficial both personally and professionally to be involved in organizations both in and out of engineering. Things like Engineers Without Borders, campus ministry, Chi Epsilon, mentoring, reading buddies, language exchange partners, study abroad, and even teaching swim lessons all helped me be more well-rounded and came up in interview questions.
College isn't just about gaining the knowledge needed for your specific field. It is also about learning how to approach problems, how to consider things from new perspectives, and developing skills needed to contribute to society.
If you leave college with a 4.0 but have done nothing but sit in your room and study, you don't necessarily have an advantage over someone with a 3.5 that took advantage of the other opportunities to learn and volunteer in college.
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Heidi Wallace EI,P.E.,M.ASCE
P.E.
Tulsa OK
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-16-2020 07:06 PM
From: Daniel Bressler
Subject: Tips for Engineering Students
As the new semester begins, many college graduates can offer advice and helpful tips that we wish we knew during our years in college.
Please check out this video for some tips that I think are helpful for engineering students.
8 Tips for Engineering Students
What are some tips you wish you knew while you were in college?
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Daniel Bressler EIT, A.M.ASCE
Junior Engineer
Brooklyn NY
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