Category: College Life

ABET Accreditation: Why it Matters

ABET – What does this mean? Have you seen the acronym ABET? I bet so if you are in an engineering program or looking at enrolling in one. Let’s cover what this means and...

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6 Myths Women Have About Engineering

Growing up, l always knew that I wanted to be a teacher. I just always thought I’d teach math. Instead, I ended up being an engineer and teaching engineering. And it is AWESOME! Engineering...

How To Save Tuition With AP Tests

Thinking about engineering school but scared of taking on too much debt? If so, you must consider taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses and tests. What are AP Tests & Courses? There are around 40...

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Engineering Problem Solving in 8 Steps

Are your old problem solving methods not working for your engineering assignments? Tired of staring at a problem not knowing where to start? If the answer is ‘yes’, then you need to update your...

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The Best Calculators for Engineering Students

Calculators are expensive, especially when you need lots of capabilities.  No one has the money to buy a calculator only to find it doesn’t have the options you’ll need 2 semesters down the road. ...

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Study Habits to Pass Engineering Courses

Students always ask for the study habits that’ll improve their performance and grades in problem-based engineering courses. I can totally relate to this question because I used to search for the same thing when...

5 Smart Things to Do During Syllabus Week

August is here which means a new semester is quickly approaching. Syllabus week and then introductory material can make for a mind numbing start of the semester. The smart students know though that these...

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6 Brain Foods to Improve Focus & Memory

Need to memorize large quantities of material for an exam? Have a challenging project that requires a lot of thought and concentration? If the answer is yes, give these brain foods a try! You’ll...