Update for those who responded to my thread

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<p>First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who responded to my thread asking for advice on honor societies and their importance in applying for a job. You offered very good advice on my situation, and I guess the honor society isn't that important. I would like to give an update on what has happened since then. On Sunday, April 10, Honors Day was held at my college. I received a scholarship for biology and an engineering award for a good GPA. Something that really shocked me was how few people there were being honored out of about 300 students in the department of ECE. I was one out of 12 who had a 3.5 GPA or above, and keep in mind that this was out of all four classes at my school. I was proud to stand up there, and when my name was called by the dean of the College of Engineering, a smile crept across my face. Something good had happened to me, for once. I also saw the huge number of civil engineers who were honored, and this convinced me that Tau Beta Pi (engineering honor society) was mostly just civil engineers, probably because civil is easier. However, I'm taking my first civil engineering classes, so maybe I'll get in someday.</p>

<p>So despite the fact that I have Asperger's Syndrome, I am definitely in the top 10% of my class, perhaps the top 5%, in my department. I heard ECE isn't easy, maybe someone can clarify this. Of course, the girl I mentioned was also honored alongside me. Her, myself, and two others were the ECE majors from our class honored. I thought I would be upset by her getting honored, but I actually was glad she was honored (she also was the only woman honored from ECE).</p>

<p>So I'd be glad to hear any comments about this, and I'd also like to hear any advice about the road ahead for me as an engineer. It is my goal to become a professional engineer in the State of Illinois, and perhaps to own my own engineering business someday encompassing electrical and civil engineering, as well as have some fish farm operations with my biology degree. I know I am taking on a lot, but I'll be finished in two years.</p>

<p>Anyways, sorry to go on, but I am excited and wanted to share this with those here that supported me. Feel free to leave any comments, as I really enjoy reading them.</p>

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<p>Wonderful post. Congratulations. You sound on top of the world at the moment, as you should be. There will be obstacles ahead, I'm sure - as there are for all of us- but I like your optimism and your plan.</p>

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<p>CONGRATS for all your hard work. Keep it going.</p>

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<p>Congratulations. Sound like your hard work is paying off!</p>

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<p>Congratulations! I'm glad to know that your hard work and accomplishments are recognized and honored. You have good reason to feel very pleased and proud.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all your congrats....please keep commenting. I'd appreciate any comments anyone has.</p>

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<p>Congrats!</p>

<p>When you include the honor on your resume make sure that you put it into context. An example: "Received XXX scholarship for being among top 12 students with the highest gpas out of 300 engineering students at XXX college."</p>

<p>Don't just list the honor: explain what it means.</p>

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<p>Another little update that I wanted to share. Today, on the research project I'm working on over in biology, we dissected some white bass in order to examine their stomach contents to check on utilization of feed. This has the potential to decrease the amount of feed required, and subsequently the cost, of raising a fish to a certain size. If this works, I could get my first research publication along with my supervisors, who said they would credit me in their paper. This is exciting.</p>

<p>I'm really looking forward to my broad internship this summer. I might get to work on further research projects at the aquaculture lab, and I might get to work with real engineers on civil and electrical work. Of course, I'd prefer electrical work since I have more coursework in that, but I'll take whatever work I can get.</p>

<p>All in all, I'm on my way, albeit slowly, to being a professional engineer and owning my own multi-million dollar company.</p>

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<p>Glad you are feeling better and glad that you were able to be happy for the girl when she received her honors too. You have much to make you proud. Enjoy your accomplishments and don't be in a hurry to be a millionaire. Enjoy the journey.</p>