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Is
it true that deciding which Engineering field to choose
as a major, is the most important decision of my life?
Well,
yes and no. While it is true that choosing the proper
Engineering major early on can help spare years of
anguish and confusion, the major you choose will neither
predict nor determine your future.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average
college graduate changes jobs once every three years
and changes career fields two or three times in their
lifetime. So, for those of you who think choosing
a college major locks you into a specific career for
the rest of your life, think again.
Any Engineering field will get you started, and will
help you decide which discipline you want to direct
your efforts and attention to. As long as you know
that Engineering is right for you, the choice of an
engineering field at an early stage of your studies
is almost irrelevant to your long term career as an
engineer.
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Hello,
future Engineer!
Are you a student who likes
mathematics and sciences?
Do you find them challenging and fun? Do you like figuring
out better and faster ways to do things that affect your
everyday life? Are you creative? Do you like designing and
fixing things? Do you like solving problems, and dumpster
diving? If this sounds like you, why not think about engineering
as a career?
Challenge
yourself!
Engineering is challenging, it is exciting, financially
rewarding, and you can start right here at the College of
Engineering of the University of South Florida.
Take as many math classes as you can while in high school;
take chemistry, biology and physics; take computer classes;
develop your writing and communications skills, and when
you start thinking about college, come visit the College
of Engineering at the University of South Florida and learn
about our accredited, state of the art engineering education
in chemical, civil, computer science, electrical, industrial,
and mechanical engineering.
Call
me at (813) 974-9503 to set up an appointment today!
Eva
C. Fernandez, Director
Office of Recruitment and Retention.
Student Services College of Engineering
University of South Florida
E-mail: ecfernan@eng.usf.edu
Fax: (813) 974 6973
What
we do!
The Recruitment and Retention Office aims to increase undergraduate
enrollment here at the College of Engineering of the University
of South Florida.
We also hope to increase diversity by recruiting students
from historically underrepresented groups. It is our goal
to facilitate a smooth transition to college for graduating
high school students, as well as to heighten the college
experience of all students.
In order to reach our goals, we will send representatives
to recruitment fairs and related forums, sponsor academic,
social, and professional programs and activities, and serve
as an advocate for students wishing to experience an exciting
college life.
How
we do it!
We provide information to potential applicants, current
students, and faculty which will promote the recruitment
and retention of a diverse student population.
We also coordinate recruitment and retention information
(and activities where appropriate), within the College of
Engineering, and cooperating as an active participant in
sharing pertinent retention and recruitment information
which may emanate from other organizational sources within
the campus and community.
How
can we help you?
We are in the process of redesigning our website to serve
your needs better, and answer your questions faster.
We hope to provide you with more expeditious help and support
when you have inquiries about the College of Engineering,
the University of South Florida, or engineering in general.
Through our website, among many other things, you will be
able to schedule a college tour, request a speaker to talk
about the College of Engineering at your school, or just
check out our calendar of events throughout the year.
High school students will find valuable information about
pre-college programs, engineering activities they are eligible
for, and many fun games, quizzes, tips, and planning steps
to ensure the smoothest transition possible to college life.
High school teachers will find an equally interesting array
of information about our college, and a multitude of tools
and programs promoting science and engineering.
Please enjoy your visit,
and give us a call if some of your questions remain unanswered.
