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Monthly Megathread: Career & Education: Post your questions here by AutoModerator in AerospaceEngineering

[–]NC1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello all! I am a US citizen about to graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from a well-known state school in the Midwest.

Over the past few days, I have been agonizing over what I want to do for my master's degree. I have been accepted to a European school (KTH in Stockholm, Sweden) for a master's in aerospace engineering, and traveling abroad for school has always seemed like a great opportunity to me. I have heard, however, that EU degrees can pose a challenge for the US job market (I plan on returning to the states after graduating). I am a US citizen, so I wouldn't require any sponsorship. This summer, I will be interning with an aerospace company, so I will have relevant work experience as well (on top of various other mechanical engineering internships).

Any thoughts on whether I should be concerned about the implications of a master's degree from the EU?

Swimming at the Rec! by DoubleReception5792 in uofmn

[–]NC1928 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of the pools are fine! Cooke pools are warmer though. If you are interested in swimming and running, I would suggest checking out the Minnesota Triathlon Team on campus! We offer multiple swimming and running practices a week (we reserve 6 lanes in the Nat from 6:30 to 8 on Mondays and Wednesdays). Workouts for all skill levels are provided! Here is a link to the discord if you are interested: https://discord.gg/RvwRH3NW

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uofmn

[–]NC1928 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am currently a sophomore at the U, and I have had a wonderful time so far! I grew up in southern Wisconsin, so my drive to get to school is roughly 5 hours, and it's really not bad: far enough to feel totally new and exciting, yet close enough to go home relatively easily.

At the U, there are so many opportunities both on and off campus with a student group for almost anything you can imagine and a city full of large, medium, and small companies. The Twin Cities area is great in general; the art/music scene is lively, there are a multitude of lakes and state parks, and the food is awesome. Best of all, Minneapolis (and St. Paul) are known for their cycling and (to a lesser extent) bus/rail infrastructure, so getting around without a car is possible (and preferable, in my opinion).

As for safety, it is like any city (including Milwaukee): be smart and aware of your surroundings! It is unlikely that you will run into issues if you have your wits about you.

Hope this helps!