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The Student Engineer Survival Guide by Max Swahn | Mar 26, 2018 | Blog, College, Engineering, Skills
There’s a reputation that surrounds studying engineering. Putting it bluntly, pursuing a degree in engineering, in any capacity, can be brutal. Luckily, it’s also a highly studied eld, so after years in the gauntlet, past students leave a few tips.
Don’t Procrastinate This isn’t a phrase most people are unfamiliar with. They probably heard their parents say it for the rst 12 years of their education, but for the next four, you need to take it seriously. Things come up. Problems arise. It’s inevitable. In engineering though, when these mishaps occur, more times than not you face major delays or need expert input. Your professors will be a lot less receptive to helping you if you send them frantic emails in the wee hours before a project is due.
Work Ahead When you nd a free moment – work ahead. These gaps are scarce so when you do nd yourself with one, make the most of it. Consider reading ahead a bit or familiarizing yourself with a subject pertaining to the upcoming semester. Spring break, holidays, the summer. Use them to your advantage. Have fun – but take a little time to get ahead of yourself. maxswahn.com/the-student-engineer-survival-guide/
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