International Transfer Student
Hi everybody, I'm an industrial engineering student currently studying in a small school in Peru. I would like to transfer to a good US engineering university who would offer me the college experience,...
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Hi: I am a junior petroleum engineer, looking forward to do my Masters degree in petroleum engineering here in Canada, because I need to upgrade my education as my Batchelor degree is from Syria, My...
View ArticlePath to take for a career in research?
I've recently been accepted to the university of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and am about to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. I'm interested in doing work with robotics and hope to do...
View ArticleGraduate school and late graduation
Would a graduate school look down on someone if it took them an extra year or half year to graduate, assuming they still had good grades, research experience etc.
View ArticleI don't know where to attend - engineering
I'm really stressing about where to go to college next fall and I need some advice. I'm going to major in aerospace engineering and I've been accepted at Wichita State (I'm in KS), Purdue, GA Tech, and...
View ArticleAny tips for an anxious electrical engineer?
Hello all, I was recently accepted into the University of Connecticut's Electrical Engineering program. I didn't really get into math and science until my junior year of high school. It was like a...
View ArticleDiffEq over summer?
Hello, I'm a chemical engineering major that will be applying for transfer to a 4-year university. I have the choice of taking either differential equations or linear algebra to take over this summer....
View ArticleROTC and Engineering
Hi, this probably may not be the ideal place to post this, but I am a junior in high school and I plan on studying some form of engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, and Aero/Astro seem the...
View ArticleHow is mechanical engineering like?
I'm a prospective college freshman and I'm considering engineering. I have to decide now because I was originally planning to attend a college that doesn't offer engineering on its campus. I was...
View ArticleSuggestions for Engineering Program with Hands-on Opportunities
We have been touring east coast engineering programs with our son, a junior. This is round two at the same schools we toured with our daughter, and both parents have engineering degrees. His...
View ArticleMaterials Engineering vs. Chemical Engineering as a Major
So, the area I really want to study is molecular self assembly: specifically using it to create objects. If you've seen the replicator on Star Trek, that's the goal (I know that invention is far off,...
View ArticleChemical Engineering: UCSD vs UCD
Hello, I'm a transfer student for fall 2017, and I have been admitted to UC San Diego and UC Davis for chemical engineering. I would marginally prefer to live in La Jolla over Davis, but I've been...
View ArticleImportance of ABET accredition?
how important is ABET accredition? Lets say, I get an engineering degree from an institution whose courses are not accreditated by ABET. Does that mean, I am not termed as an engineer after i GRADUATE....
View ArticleUCI vs Cal Poly Pomona
I'm currently a civil engineering major who got accepted to UCI and CPP. I've heard CPP is more hands on and teaches you to go into industry, while UCI is theoretical and teaches you to go into...
View ArticleEngineering and language
So I'm thinking about going into software engineering, but I want to know if it would be a good idea to take a language, and if so what language should I take?
View ArticleREAD BEFORE POSTING! The (Engineering + FAQ) = Thread
The purpose of this thread is to serve as a general guide for individuals interested in Engineering. Here, you will find general information and common answers that will assist you during your initial...
View ArticleHow to do well at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair with an...
Hi. The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is in two weeks. I've been working on my project for six months, and it's still not completely developed yet. I do have working prototypes, but...
View ArticleBiomedical engineering explanation
Could someone explain a little bit more about what exactly a biomedical engineer does? Is it heavy in research and lab work or is there ways to work in more of a clinical setting with improving patient...
View ArticlePurdue Computer Engineering Average GPA
Deciding between Purdue and UC Davis and looking through the average GPA for CE majors.. well couldn't find anything for Purdue. Purdue's avg engineering dept GPA seems to be around 2.8-2.9 while Davis...
View ArticleWisconsin, UIUC or Penn State for mechanical engineering?
Hello Everyone, I'd really appreciate your thoughts if you've got any on this choice: My son was accepted into mechanical engineering at Wisconsin, into engineering at Penn State, and into electrical...
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