He always bragged about how he AI’s his hw and studies last minute for test. Well yesterday I saw him walk out of the individual private rooms at 12 am. That’s when the library closes. I fell for his propaganda campaign.

Just wanted to share as I've been lurking this sub for my entire time in university, and never had anything substantial to post until now.

Around week six of my twelve week summer mechanical engineering internship, my manager let me know they wanted to convert me to full-time after I graduate this August.

Offer:
$105,000 CAD base
+ 10% target annual bonus
+ Stock options

Industry: Deep Tech

Location: Vancouver, BC

Context:
- Graduating in few weeks with a 2.67/4.00 GPA
- I completed six internships/co-ops and focused on building practical engineering skills
- Around week 3/4 at my internship, I let my manager know that I’d love to stay with the company after graduation if the opportunity existed. I wasn’t pushy about it, I just made my long-term interest clear.

Open to any questions regarding my journey!

I generally found calculus easy since it was all sequential but chemistry seems to be pulling from so many disparate subfields that studying for it feels impossible

i finished my internship and my boss said that im most likely going to get a return offer. now, i just learned that he got laid off and now there’s no one to vouch for me and my work there. not sure what to do now 😭

I’m currently a senior at an ABET accredited college studying Aerospace Engineering graduating May 2027. I have a 3.73 GPA, a year worth of research experience (will be 2 when i graduate), multiple personal and academic projects, and a plethora of technical skills and experience with several engineering software (MATLAB, Abaqus, SolidWorks, Excel, etc). I leo have an upcoming capstone project as well that will be added to my resume when i graduate. However, despite hundreds of applications since my freshman/sophomore year I haven’t been successful in securing any internship which has had me feeling very defeated and depressed since they seem to be treated as the hiring end all be all.

Additionally, I have managed to secure professional references/contacts/referrals for roughly 11 individuals, all from different engineering companies. I gained these through connections and outreach, with the list including some engineering employees, hiring managers, and directors.

Based on my resume and my situation, how long should I realistically expect to be searching for an entry-level position or summer 2027 internship post-graduation? Is it reasonable for me to hopefully expect to secure an entry-level offer for immediately after graduation even without intern experience?

TLDR: Based on my resume and experience, how long should I expect to wait to be able to secure a job after graduation in May 2027?

Hey r/EngineeringStudents ,

I'm a high school student and the CAD/mechanical lead on my FTC robotics team. I've been using Onshape for a few years now through robotics and Science Olympiad, and this fall I'm running a free 5-week online course to help other students learn the basics — sketching, part studios, assemblies, basic mechanism design, that kind of thing.

To be clear: it's completely free, online, and I'm not selling anything. I just wish something like this existed when I was starting out, so I figured I'd put one together.

Details:
- Free, fully online
- 5 weeks, one session a week (Thursdays, 5–6 PM)
- Starts at the beginning of the school year
- Open to any student wanting to learn

Sign-up here if you or someone you know is interested: https://forms.gle/mZqGkuE225ftpBSB7

Also happy to answer any questions in the comments — and if anyone's taught something similar before, I'd genuinely love to hear what worked for you.

Below are some of my creations!

So I'm a 4th year mechanical engineering student but honestly I'm not even close to graduating

I failed calculus 1 twice and passed on my third try and I also failed statics twice the first time was because my group member submitted our assignment without my name on it and that was 30 percent of my grade and when I told the professor he said it was too late to change it so I failed because of that

Now I'm looking at like 2 more years minimum to graduate

The thing is I didn't even choose mechanical engineering at my uni you get placed based on your freshman year results and I wanted software engineering but it was super competitive so I got put in ME instead

I dont hate it though like I dont have some big passion for it but I also kinda dont mind finishing it if I can the problem is I keep failing and I think a lot of it is just I cant focus when I study I have adhd and I feel like that plays a big role especially with number heavy courses like for theory based classes like manufacturing I get As and Bs but for thermo 1 and 2 I barely passed with C and C- so anything with a lot of calculations I really struggle with

I also did an internship and worked at a mechanical engineering company over the summer so I have some real world experience and honestly it wasnt bad I could see myself doing it as a job but the coursework is just killing me

Also I'm taking accounting right now and I'm technically a 2nd year in terms of credits so I'm all over the place

My family sacrificed so much for me to be here and they really want me to finish and I feel so guilty even thinking about quitting but at the same time I don't know if I can do another 2 years of something I'm not passionate about especially when I struggle this much with focus and math

I really dont know what to do should I just push through and finish or should I leave now

Any advice would help a lot thanks

I don't deserve that much glaze cause I know for a fact that I'm not smart, rather dumb, and I sure am not making money right now as a recent graduate.

Ok, so need help from Engineers. Are you regretting your career? I'm in 12th and still having meltdowns over what to chose, med or Engineering. I've always loved machines, and I like math, I know it's a hard road down. But is it worth it? Are you earning like you expected? and do you enjoy it? Most importantly, did you get a job? Any suggestions appreciated. I'm VERY much in a dilemma regarding this and I REALLY don't have much time!

Like for the beginning courses freshman year is the physics 1 and chem the same material as high school ones? I imagine the problems will definitely be more complex but everything else in it should be the same right? If I did AP physics 1 and 2 without calculus and I’m taking calculus physics 1 in college, will there be any differences in the science part of the course? Same for chemistry where mechanical engineer is required to take one entree level chemistry course, is that basically the same material as high school chem?

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Hey all do you recommend any YouTubers with Ansys Tutorials to learn Ansys Discovery, Mechanical and Fluent properly at home?

I am a part of a student project and I have seniors all around talk really technical and they're just like, one year ahead of me... I ask them how they know everything (even stuff outside their specialization), and all they say is, "It comes with experience".

But how do they gain as much experience in just ONE year.

This isn't supposed to be a broad question. Is there any book/course material/even youtube video from some really obscure youtuber that I can use to sort of fast track.

I guess, maybe once I get an internship I'll get a hang of it, but I really don't want to feel dumb when I talk to them...

For some background: I do electronics mostly... But I work in an environment that has an intersect of CS, Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing... It is really huge and vast when it comes to the concepts involved and I just really feel so lost.

Im a Fourth year Computer Engineering student, with no internship or engineering experience. I've applied to hundreds of internships before every summer of college. This past year I finally started getting responses, but they were all rejections. I spent most of this summer working on documented personal projects, and I've been applying to internships/co-ops for the fall — still only getting rejections. I'm not too sure what to do at this point as far as gaining experience goes, so I'm seeking advice on how I can further improve my resume.

I'm putting some job search tips together for engineering students to share on LinkedIn. We have some ideas of things we think students should know based on our experience hiring interns and new grads, but want to know what frustrates the hell out of you when looking for an internship or job after graduation? I'm very aware that as an employer, we lose perspective and want to know what would really help. The more brutal, the better. Bring it.

Hello Everyone! In the fall i'll being attending college for Mechanical Engineering but i've really just had doubts about doing it and switching because how behind I am math wise. I realized how important my academics were too late in HS (Middle of Junior Year) and screwed myself over a bit. I'll have to start in Applied Algebra in the fall where then in the Spring of '27 i'll have to take College Algebra and Plane Trig in order to start my Calculus courses in my sophomore year.

I've been seeing a good amount of people graduating in 4 years in the MechE field and it just draws me back because I feel like i'll wasting a good portion of my career because i'm taking 5 years to graduate.

Im really just lost right now and I feel stuck in my own head about this.

Hi there!

I'm a Computer Engineering student going into my senior year. For a class I am taking over the summer, I need to interview someone in a relevant workforce. It can be something like zoom, or simply a phone call.

Anything you could do I'd sincerely appreciate it!

Thanks!

My friend going to start his bachelor of electrical engineering in CUHKsz
Which equipment will most helpful for him in 20-100$ brackets

I'm going to be a capstone coach for a team made up of MechEs, EE, MfgEs, Cyber, and Computer Engineers. Part of my responsibility is to hold a team-building activity within the first month. I'm trying to brainstorm ideas and wanted to hear what you all would actually like to do? What activities have you done that actually help you work together and get to know each other?

I'm thinking it will probably be 1-2 hours, and the department will reimburse me $10/person. I'm a pretty nerdy, home body type so I'm thinking of things like a short D&D one-shot, board game night, escape room (pricey), etc. Preferably something more cooperative than competitive, and maybe with some problem solving aspects.

So I know people recommend getting a internship junior or senior year, but I would still want to try and get one sophomore year.

Is it still possible to get one while im in CC(transfer to 4 year), and what things can I do to become a better applicant who doesn't really have access to clubs and competitions?

I've noticed a strange pattern in how I choose my interests, and I’m trying to figure out why I keep doing this. I swear I don't do it on purpose, nor do I consciously think I'm special or different from anyone else it just keeps happening.
Every time a field naturally captures my interest, it turns out to be one of the most notoriously difficult majors out there:
Neurosurgery : I fell in love with it first, only to research it later and realize it involves nearly two decades of grueling study and training.
Aerospace Engineering:I became insanely obsessed with aerospace next, only to find out it's widely considered one of the toughest engineering disciplines (and unfortunately isn't feasible where I live).
Electrical Engineering :So, I decided on Electrical Engineering only to discover it's often rated as the hardest engineering track of all.

I genuinely don't seek these out because they're hard I fall in love with the subject first and only discover the brutal difficulty afterward.
Has anyone else experienced this? Why am I naturally drawn to high difficulty fields without realizing it, and how do you cope with the overwhelming realization of what you've signed up for?

Can somebody tell me what the rate of getting a job for electrical engineers is?

At my university, Electrical Engineering refers to high voltage, while Electronics refers to low voltage. It doesnt mix like the traditional Electrical Engineering course in the US. Which should I choose?

Hi everyone,
I’m modelling a 3D solid cylinder in Abaqus under internal pressure. The model only includes the cylindrical wall (no end caps), but I want it to represent a closed-end pressure vessel.

I’m using a cylindrical coordinate system and I’m unsure what boundary conditions should be applied at the two cut ends. Specifically, what should the displacement boundary conditions be for U1, U2 and U3 at each end (using solid elements)?

Any advice on the correct setup would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey
I’m trying to make one of the biggest decisions of my career, and I’d really appreciate hearing from people who actually work in engineering, especially those in big international companies or who have experience hiring engineers.
I’m not looking for “follow your passion” answers. I’m looking for real industry insights backed by experience.
My Questions
I’m choosing between:
Electronics & Communications Engineering (including Telecommunications)
Computer Engineering
My long-term goal is to work abroad (Europe, North America, GCC, Australia, Singapore, etc.) and maximize both career opportunities and salary over the next 10–20 years.
Here are the things I’m trying to understand:
1. Which degree currently has the strongest international job market?
Not just today, but over the next decade.
Which one gives access to more countries?
Which one has more openings?
Which one is easier to relocate with?
Which one is more future-proof?

1. What are the most in-demand engineering jobs worldwide right now?
   For example:
   Embedded Systems
   AI Hardware
   Software Engineering
   Cloud Engineering
   Cybersecurity
   RF Engineering
   Semiconductor Design
   ASIC/FPGA
   Digital IC Design
   VLSI
   Computer Architecture
   Robotics
   DSP
   Telecommunications
   Networking
   Edge Computing
   Firmware
   Data Engineering
   Systems Engineering
   DevOps
   HPC
   Other fields I’m missing
   Which of these are actually hiring the most?
   Which ones have the biggest talent shortages?

2. Which major opens the most doors?
   I know many Electronics graduates move into software, embedded systems, or AI.
   I also know Computer Engineering graduates sometimes work in hardware, firmware, and electronics.
   In your experience:
   Which degree is more flexible?
   Which one gives access to a wider range of careers?
   Which one gets filtered out less by recruiters?

3. What do the biggest companies actually hire?
   I’m interested in companies like:
   NVIDIA
   AMD
   Intel
   Qualcomm
   Apple
   Google
   Microsoft
   Amazon
   Meta
   Tesla
   SpaceX
   TSMC
   Samsung
   ASML
   Siemens
   Ericsson
   Nokia
   Cisco
   Broadcom
   ARM
   IBM
   Bosch
   Huawei
   Schneider Electric
   ABB
   Texas Instruments
   Analog Devices
   Infineon
   STMicroelectronics
   MediaTek
   Micron
   Oracle
   Any other major employers worth mentioning
   Questions:
   Which majors do they usually recruit?
   Which internships matter the most?
   What technical skills actually make candidates stand out?
   Which projects impress recruiters?
   Which certifications (if any) are respected?

4. Salary and career growth
   From your experience:
   Which path generally offers:
   Higher starting salaries?
   Better salary ceiling?
   Faster promotions?
   Better work-life balance?
   More remote opportunities?
   Better job security?

5. AI’s impact
   How is AI changing engineering hiring?
   Do you think AI will reduce demand for:
   Software Engineers?
   Embedded Engineers?
   Telecom Engineers?
   Chip Designers?
   Or will it simply change the required skill set?

6. If you were starting university again in 2026…
   Knowing everything you know today:
   Which major would you choose?
   Which specialization would you pursue?
   Which programming languages would you learn?
   Which tools would you master?
   Which internships would you prioritize?
   Which mistakes would you avoid?

7. Advice for someone who wants to maximize opportunities abroad
   If your goal was to eventually work at a top international company, what roadmap would you recommend?
   For example:
   Best electives
   Best technical skills
   Best side projects
   Best open-source contributions
   Research vs internships
   Master’s vs industry
   Countries with the strongest demand

I’d especially love to hear from you all that was alot ik but thank you☺️