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Job Offer
Two weeks ago I received an offer from a company I worked for last summer. Although I was excited, I had also been considering other companies so I was unsure what to do. It was not because I didn’t like the organization, but because I wanted to have a variety of experiences before deciding a […]
Debating Between Graduate Schools
I have been debating between graduate schools ever since I declared my undergraduate major. I have thought about applying to other universities in the US and in Europe while also considering WPI’s fifth year program. The biggest factor in attending another graduate school for my masters is getting an alternative perspective on engineering; in Europe, […]
Skills to land you a job
I remember when I went for one of my first job interviews this year, the employer told me he chose me because of my experience, GPA and leadership. I believe those are some of the most important aspects of how you’re skills are represented. However, these aspects are not the only skills that will get […]
Returning from Africa
I spent my last term abroad in South Africa and it turned out to be one of the most amazing experiences of my life! The whole trip was amazing including the work and I also learned a lot about myself that I wasn’t expecting. Through working so closely with my team, I got a whole […]
Leaving to South Africa
The term is quickly coming to an end and my departure will be a little longer than most. Next term I am going to Cape Town, South Africa. As you could imagine, I am quite excited, but my role as a Peer Advisor will be put on hold until C term. While away, I also […]
Discovering my Major
Choosing what you are going to do for the rest of your life as you enter in college can be a little bit terrifying. I’ve been shaping my major as I continue figure out what I enjoy in college. I began wanting to do environmental engineering and helping the earth, but that quickly changed. Environmental […]
Already thinking about Internships
While giving a Job Finder training session, I did an example search of the available jobs currently posted, only to find a job I wanted to apply to, had a deadline of that day! So later that day I, went back to Job Finder to apply and saw that there was more than one job […]
My First Information Sessions
I attended my first two information sessions last week in an attempt to prepare for the career fair; not what I was expecting. They discussed the company and the experiences they had with them, but what else will they say so I couldn’t exactly say that was helpful. However, they did discuss potential projects which […]
More than just your Resume
I feel as if I am only able to edit and update my resume in an attempt to procrastinate with other homework assignments. I would work on a resume instead of a lab report any day. So I worked on my resume with some updates, mark ups and reformatting ideas to bring in for my […]
Importance of Getting Involved
Although the school year has only recently begun and I am already noticing how busy I am. While IQP accounts for a substantial amount, I try to be involved with campus life. Whether, in a sports team, a governance association, a professional society or simply a club you enjoy, it is important to be active […]
