Farah Issa asked Carmen Espinal, Illinois Tool Works Added Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 2:30 PM How did you decide before college that mechanical engineering was what you wanted to go into? Answers 1 Carmen Espinal, Illinois Tool Works Answered Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM Hi Farah, My circumstances were a little bit different. They kind of steered me towards Mechanical Engineering. Here is what I mean: I come from a country where college education is free provided you have good grades during high school and good grades ...
Kathleen Steadman Added Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 12:16 PM I am trying to land a summer internship/ CO-OP experience but after applying to as many as possible I still haven't received anything. Any advice? Answers 1 Carmen Espinal, Illinois Tool Works Answered Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11:36 AM Hi Kathleeen, I know how you feel. I was in your shoes trying my best to get an internship before my graduation since we all now how everyone nowadays asks for experience although you are a recent grad. I managed to get one literally 5 days before ...
Shinju Yumiko asked Carmen Espinal, Illinois Tool Works Added Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 4:41 AM I just want to hear your story about how did you get there? I mean how did you survived mechanical engineering? I am a licensed mechanical engineer, female engineer. But right now, several thoughts keep circling my mind. I even questioned myself why did I took up mechanical engineering. I badly need tons of motivation right now 'coz so far I'm not enjoying my profession. Am I in the right field? Answers 1 Carmen Espinal, Illinois Tool Works Answered Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:35 AM Dear Shinju Yumiko, My first job was biomedical engineer type job (my degree is in Mechanical Engineering) – I worked on IV sets. I didn’t like it because it wasn’t hands on. However, after working there & meeting a lot of people with different ...
Jason Added Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 4:04 PM Petroleum engineering and mechanical engineering I must commend the awesome job you do, I appreciate it. I graduated as a petroleum engineer but I want to enroll in masters mechanical engineering. Am worried if I'll be able to cope since petroleum engineering is highly specialized while mechanical is very broad. Jason Answers 1 Carmen Espinal, Illinois Tool Works Answered Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 4:04 PM Jason, I looked up briefly at a petroleum engineering degree curriculum, and I noticed that while there are a few fairly specialized classes, the core of the curriculum is similar to that of a mechanical engineering degree: Calculus, I, II, Chemistry ...
Ellen Added Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 12:27 PM Is Mechanical Engineering right for me? Hello, I am currently enrolled as a sophomore for the College of Engineering. I planned on focusing on Mechanical Engineering, but now I am not sure if this is the right major for me. What helped you decide to stay with engineering when it was difficult? What do you think is the most rewarding part? Thank you for your time. Answers 1 Carmen Espinal, Illinois Tool Works Answered Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 12:27 PM Ellen, Not too long ago I was in your shoes. I was well in my 3rd semester of studying ME and things got pretty difficult. I had classmates dropping out or switching majors. It was very tempting; it is particularly tempting to give up if you are used ...
Manikanth, Visakhapatnam Added Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 8:42 AM I don't know which side of mechanical engineering to study I am a fresh mechanical graduate. I am in a dilemma about which side in mechanical to take like manufacturing, production, design, qa/qc, piping. I also I am interested to work in abroad. Answers 1 Carmen Espinal, Illinois Tool Works Answered Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 8:42 AM Dear Manikanth, Congratulations on your graduation! I think you will be able to make a good decision on what path best works for you only after you have been working in the industry for a little while (~1 year) – whether as a manufacturing engineer, ...
Holly , Brooklyn Added Monday, October 28, 2013 at 6:46 PM I didn't take physics and math seriously enough. Hello I am currently an 11 grader and I want to become an Robotic/Mechanic Engineer. However, I had bad grades at Physics!! My math grades were okay except algebra since I took it in 8th grade and I didn't take it seriously in middle school (which I regret it now). Do colleges look at physics and math grades separately if u want to be in a engineering major? If yes, then if I want to transfer to an engineering major, do they still look at high school grades? I realized my dream of becoming an ... Answers 1 Carmen Espinal, Illinois Tool Works Answered Monday, October 28, 2013 at 6:46 PM Dear Holly, Congratulations on making your mind so early about what career you want to pursue. Setting your goals early will definitely increase your chance to succeed in everything you put your mind to. Now, to answer your questions whether colleges ...