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Are there any upcoming peer mentoring workshops?

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Yes! Here’s the current schedule for this semester. These are informal chats. Leave early, come late as your schedule permits.

Fall 2022

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Topic Date* Time* Location*
Student Organizations: Learn about how and why to involved in student orgs. Wednesday, September 7th 6:30 pm Chem Sci 215
Resumes: Bring your resume, even if it’s just a draft. Wednesday, September 14th 6:30 pm Chem Sci 215
Co-ops/Internships: What it’s like to do a co-op/internships and interview tips. Monday, September19th 7:00 pm Chem Sci 215
Preparing for Exams: Learn about campus resources to help you prepare for mid-terms. Tuesday, September 27th 6:30 pm Chem Sci 215
Enterprise: What it’s like to be on an Enterprise team. Wednesday, October 5th 5:00 pm Chem Sci 310
Registration: Start preparing for spring registration with tips on how to plan your schedule. Wednesday, October 12th 6:30 pm Chem Sci 215
Minors: Minor options and how to fit it in with your major requirements. Wednesday, October 19th 6:30 pm Chem Sci 215
Junior ChE Courses: If you’ll be taking junior-level ChE classes next semester then stop by for help planning your classes. Tuesday, October 25th 5:00 pm Chem Sci 310
Sophomore ChE Courses: If you’ll be taking sophomore-level ChE classes next semester then stop by for help planning your classes. Wednesday, October 26th 5:00 pm Chem Sci 310
First-year Courses: If you’ll be taking first-year classes next semester then stop by for help planning your classes. Tuesday, November 1st 5:00 pm Chem Sci 310
Research: What it’s like to do undergraduate research with a faculty member and how to find a research mentor. Tuesday, November 29th 6:30 pm Chem Sci 215
First-Semester Recap: How did your first semester go? Tell us about it. Tuesday, December 6th 5:00 pm Chem Sci 310

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How do I fit in a co-op?

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Be prepare for a co-op to delay your graduation by one year because of the order that the ChE classes need to be taken. These classes are also only offered in certain semesters. You can use this as an opportunity to fit in two co-op experiences. The table below shows one way to do this. Another option is to use the extra semester to spread out your classes and/or fit in a minor or study abroad.

Year Fall Semester Spring Semester Summer Semester
First Year Classes.
Take calc I plus all the usual fall freshman classes. Most of these classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. 		Classes.
Take calc II plus all the usual spring freshman classes. Most of these classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. 		Open.
Work and take a break.
Second Year Classes.
Take the usual fall sophomore classes. Some of these classes are only offered in the fall and summer. 		Classes.
Take the usual spring sophomore classes. Most of these classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. 		Co-op 1.
On first co-op for 6 months (summer-fall)
Third Year Co-op 1.
On first co-op for 6 months (summer-fall) 		Classes.
Take the usual fall junior classes. These classes are offered in the fall and spring and are prereqs for the spring junior classes. 		Co-op 2.
On second co-op for 6 months (summer-fall)
Fourth Year Co-op 2.
On second co-op for 6 months (summer-fall) 		Classes.
Take the usual spring junior classes. These classes are only offered in the spring and are prereqs for the fall senior classes. 		Open.
Finding a summer internship is usually easier when you have previous co-op experience.
Fifth Year Classes.
Take the usual fall senior classes. These classes are only offered in the fall and are prereqs for the spring senior classes. 		Classes.
Take the usual spring senior classes. These classes are only offered in the spring. 		Graduated!!
Start your full-time job with a significant amount of industrial experience!
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What is the difference between a co-op and an internship?

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A co-op is usually longer and during the school year. An internship is usually shorter and during the summer.

It is usually easier to find a co-op than a summer internship.

You can earn college credit while working by taking the co-op class. During the fall and spring semesters some students need student status for financial aid or insurance reasons. In this case, you will need to enroll in the co-op class or some other online course. During the summer, in most cases, it is up to you on whether or not to seek the co-op credit.

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