Here is what students are saying about their Co-op experience:
“The work experience I have attained through the co-op program will be one of my more valuable assets when applying for an engineering position after graduation.”
- Jay Axness “The University of Minnesota Co-op Program provided me with a lot of practical information regarding engineering that would never be able to be included in the typical mechanical engineering curriculum. Such information was a direct result of real life situations and working through problems that didn’t have a predetermined answer.”
- Ben Chojnacki
“The co-op program in general was very gratifying for me, I had learned several things. Because of this experience, I am much more ready to transition into the work force.”
- Beka Merdassa
“There is no doubt in my mind that my communication skills have improved because of this co-op. I feel that the best example of this would be the interview week over spring break. Going through nine interviews with well known companies has given me a lot of confidence for the future. Also, public speaking at work whether it be a presentation in a meeting or just an informal conversation with colleagues has improved my technical speaking abilities.”
- Tom Nigon “For me, enrolling in the co-op was a decision that I pondered for a long time. I was already in my fourth year of schooling and was afraid of prolonging my time any more than I had to. I now realize that I definitely made the right choice. The co-op has prepared me for so much that I will most definitely have to face in the future.”
- Tom Nigon
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