Importance of undergraduate engineering
How important is it where you get your undergraduate engineering degree when it comes obtaining a job? For example, if I were to like the University of Alabama better than the University of Maryland,...
View ArticleCan't make up my mind (switched majors like 10 times)
So I am a 2nd year community college student (will have to stay here an extra year), and I can't make up my mind on what I want to major in. Here's a list of everything I've switched my major to (1)...
View ArticleWhat is the best master degree after for who has a bachelor degree in...
I have my bachelor degree in engineering physics, laser and optics concentration. I want to enroll for master degree, and I want to have a job in business companies, not research lab or university. So...
View ArticleOnline help for University physics
I'd like to prepare somehow for Physics courses at UT Austin. I'm currently in an AP Physics C class, but I'm not good at physics at all. I plan on becoming a Mechanical Engineer, so I pretty much have...
View ArticleUSC (Viterbi) vs. Northwestern (McCormick)?
Hi all, so I was accepted into USC Viterbi and of my acceptances, its definitely the frontrunner. However, I got waitlisted by Northwestern McCormick and it was originally my top choice. I'm kind of...
View ArticleCMU vs. UIUC Engineering
Hi guys! I'm currently deciding on whether I should attend CMU or UIUC. I got into UIUC for Engineering undeclared and CMU's CIT. I'm instate so UIUC costs around 37k and CMU costs 78k (I received no...
View ArticleShould I not major in CS?
My main goal after college is to become a dentist currently but I don't want to be the standard bio major obviously and so I picked Computer Science as my major. I took an introductory level course my...
View ArticleChemical Engineering with specialization in material science
My question is about how important is the specialization in material science. How do employers know if you specialize in something? Would the university indicate that I specialize in material science...
View ArticleGeorgia Tech or UCSB for chemical engineering
My son has got all of his offers and has narrowed his decision down to UCSB and Georgia Tech because they are both strong on Chemical engineering. The 2016 undergraduate chemical engineering ranking is...
View ArticleCal Poly Pomona Mechanical Engineering curriculum
The great thing about CPP is their learn by doing philosophy vs a UC. However, I have heard that UCs go more in depth with theoretical engineering concepts that are needed for more complex systems...
View ArticleCal Poly Pomona Undergraduate Research
Hi, I got accepted into Cal Poly Pomona's engineering department as a mechanical engineering major and will be attending next year as a freshman. I want to go to a top school for grad school, and my...
View ArticleCal Poly Pomona Engineering Department?
I have three questions: Does CPP have a good enough mechanical engineering program to earn a career in aerospace?; What could my senior project be like as a mechanical engineering major there (will it...
View ArticleChoice for Computer Science Schools
Which school should I choose based on the prestige, opportunity, job outlook, internships, research opportunities, and academics? Financial aid is negligible at the moment. Just based on the above....
View ArticleHow doable is an engineering major with a double minor?
I plan on majoring in Chemical engineering next fall, probably at a SUNY school, but I was wondering how hard it is to fit in a minor (or two!). I really have a passion for French and would love to...
View ArticleShould I double major in BME and ME?
I got into Boston University and will be attending this fall. I applied as a BME major because it brought together my interests in biology with engineering, but now i'm hearing that it's pretty...
View ArticleDoes graduating in December affect job prospects for an engineering major?
Due to changing his major, DS is planning to graduate in Dec '17 after 4 1/2 years of college. I'm wondering if it would be better for him to spread out his classes over an extra semester to 1) take...
View ArticleUCSB vs Cal Poly Pomona Computer Science
I was admitted to both UCSB's computer science major and Cal Poly Pomona's. I am torn between which one to choose. I know that Cal Poly Pomona has great industry ties and the "learn by doing"...
View ArticleWhat kind of engineer would a physicist be?
I'm gonna keep this thread simple. If someone graduating with a bachelors in physics is interested in working as an engineer, which engineering discipline would they be most qualified to work in? I am...
View ArticleDoes particular grad school matter?
It seems that many larger employers will pay for masters degrees for their engineers. Often they have arrangements with a local university, which in many cases may be lesser known (though accredited)...
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