I'm a second year Electrical engineering student, do you think it worth to graduate one year later and go to co-op?
2006-10-12 19:38:50 · 7 answers · asked by Princess Jasmine 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Definitely do the co-op. I did and it paid off not only in the money I earned but the experience I gained. I've been an engineer for almost 30 years now and am involved in some of the hiring choices in our department. The first thing we look for is experience. Do make sure however that the co-op involves engineering work and not mail delivery. It also gives you a look at what the job involves and lets you sort out what kind of work you'd like to do when you graduate.Good Luck !
2006-10-13 00:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the quality of the co-op assignments, I was an EE co-op student back in the late 50's-early 60's. My assignments included testing circuit breakers, protective relays, computer modules (a flip-flop occupied a whole drawer), and would you believe, teaching a full biology roster at a local high school. I mean, I was the teacher, not just a teaching aide. Thank God that was only a three month assignment! Another time I worked for an egomaniac drilling holes in a printed circuit board, then mounting the components. None of these jobs came close to being design work; however, they sure were an introduction to the "real" work world of engineering. And, I might add, I got a much better understanding of motors as well as transistors than I received at any academic course. When I went to college, the co-op jobs paid the tuition with some left over; my main reason for doing it.
Doesn't your college have councilors that can help you weigh the pros and cons?
2006-10-13 12:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sqdr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did not do the co-op, will you get your degree in two more years? Many people take more than four years to get their engineering degree, so taking an extra year for the degree in return for the experience would not hurt and is a big plus when you look for a job.
On the downside, if you are looking to get your PE, the experience may not count.
2006-10-13 12:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by Stan the Rocker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely yes I think. You can get jobs a lot easier if you have some experience from co-op. My marks weren't high enough for the program, and now I am still looking for work (related to my studies) after being out of school for several months.
2006-10-13 02:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by Skys 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, earn money toward school (or beer) AND gain experience that relates to your field of choice, which makes you a better choice to hire after you graduate.
2006-10-13 16:01:25 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no .ur a year later degree will be valied if u get the job in third year by securing university rank of below 10.ok .it comes true by gathering u r info by companies after seeing u r merit.dont think for irregular ways.
2006-10-13 02:58:09 · answer #6 · answered by G K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say yes unless you intend to do graduat work.
2006-10-13 02:47:57 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋