<p>I spent my first year at a community college and just finished my second year at the 4 year school I transferred too. I am a biosystems engineering student with a minor in environmental engineering. </p>
<p>I have 6 semester left of classes so if I were to co-op undergrad will have taken me 6 years vs. 5. Is the job experience worth it? I would make a decent amount of money.</p>
<p>If I don't co-op I will try to get summer internships.</p>
<p>It is generally considered a good thing in terms of future employability at graduation.</p>
<p>Remember, even though your graduation is delayed on the calendar, you won’t be paying extra tuition and other school expenses.</p>
<p>The important thing is to have 2 semesters of relevant work experience (you absolutely need at least one). It doesn’t matter if that comes from co-ops or internships (though often it is easier to find a co-op position as an underclassman).</p>