<p>I’m fairly certain my University allows me to take up to 12 hours as a non degree student. Volunteering for a professional has been something I’ve been trying to work on, but I guess I’ll have to do it without finding some other part time job.</p>
<p>I would like to get my masters and may end up taking this route. Which, if I do that, I’ll probably take the GRE and try to do very well on it. That should look very good.</p>
<p>I appreciate all the help and advice, everyone.</p>
<p>The only problem with the GRE is that engineers are expected to do very well on it. If you have a 780-800 Math score, that’s average at many schools. And no one really cares about Verbal as long as it’s reasonable.</p>
<p>Alright, then I’ll worry about the classes for now to get in.</p>
<p>Hey, so what happened? Did u find a job? I am currently in same exact position except my major is ChemE</p>
<p>^I don’t think the OP would be on this board anymore. Try sending him a PM and hope that he gets an email notification?</p>
<p>I think ChemE is a different ball-game too. Other posters on here probably have more opinions, but the general sentiment seems to be that ChemE is not as ‘dire’ as civil.</p>
<p>Anyhow, I did not realize it’s probably not a good thing to mention that one is dyslexic in Engineering. Seems often enough that engineering/science people read out “374” as “347” for example</p>
<p>chemE2: Have you ever thought about working for the government local, federal, state?..I am sure they are also hiring but in different area but they pay is good.</p>
<p>Also, perhaps you would like to work in the bank?..some banks have Management Development Programs where you will be trained for nine months and the money is good too.</p>
<p>Not only in banking industry but also some big companies like Avis, Hertz, Macy, Walmart, higher finance (wall street), etc or others also have the Management Development Programs…</p>
<p>I know those companies that I have mentioned will not be suitable for your major, etc…but tough job market like today and if you are hungry then branching out to different area is perhaps the answer?..just my two cents not worth a dime.</p>
<p>Forget all the negativity. The important thing is that you got a degree. The next important thing is subject mastery. Just because there are kids out there with 4.0 averages that does not mean that they retain anything in long term memory. Best case scenario is that you kept everything in long term memory and are just as qualified as the higher GPA. Hopefully you have people skills ans are willing to look high and low for a job and begin your career. BTW considering the country’s dilapidated infrastructure, I like your choice of CE. Anyway find the firms who do huge goverment business. GL & Congrats.</p>
<p>I agree about forgetting the negativity in these posts. Okay so you have 2.5 GPA in CE, so what should you do? Go back through your transcript and find out what you are strong and weak in your CE major courses. See if you can complete 15-18 hours in graduate level CE courses as a special student and maintain a 3.8 GPA. If you can muster the strength, work hard and keep your spirits high, you’ll have a good chance of being accepted in a CE graduate program at your university on a probationary basis. In another 1 to 1 1/2 years after that, you’ll have MSc in CE that will help tremendously toward getting a job. Keep in mind for CE, a PE license is a must. You’ve passed the FE, a MSc. will count at least a year of experience. Try to avoid doing another undergrad major or you may appear confused to an employer.</p>
<p>There’s always the military option? You could always join the Army Corps of Engineers or a Naval Seabee team. If you have an undergraduate Engineering degree, they’ll definitely take you. I know it doesn’t sound wonderful at first, but consider:</p>
<p>It is a good paying job for an officer. It can also help boost your resume substantially! You’ll show future employers that you can lead, and work well under stress. It also gives you the opportunity to work on multi-million dollar government projects. The possibility of a security clearance also increases your resume.</p>
<p>Just something to think about!</p>
<p>Let me elborate on my current situation …I will be graduating this May & can actually see my GPA being around the original posters or may be a little higher. I will be taking FE exam in 4 days and have been studying very hard for it.
-I don’t have any money to take any courses on graduate level whether as a graduate student or a non-degree seeking student.
-recently got my U.S citizenship , so I don’t need sponsorship. (Any more)
-have applied to quiet a few government jobs I honestly don’t mind getting a low pay because I know I am at the bottom of the barrel…but there have been no updates on applicaton status