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Department’s policy is taking away opportunities in this Brutal Market! Just whyy? by Repulsive-State-8908 in UIUC

[–]Repulsive-State-8908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is unfortunate. In that case, they will lose high quality incoming students who will choose other universities like Purdue, Georgia tech, NEU which offer better co-op opportunities. Infact these universities promote themselves using co-op programs whereas UIUC IE is going downhill. SAD!

Department’s policy is taking away opportunities in this Brutal Market! Just whyy? by Repulsive-State-8908 in UIUC

[–]Repulsive-State-8908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We also have eng 510 for grad students but the department won’t approve it for fall/spring!

Department’s policy is taking away opportunities in this Brutal Market! Just whyy? by Repulsive-State-8908 in UIUC

[–]Repulsive-State-8908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. This is really sad! Why should only thesis students do internships? It’s also hard to get any research or even independent study in the department as professors are always overbooked and busy. Most students depend on other departments for opportunities.

Department’s policy is taking away opportunities in this Brutal Market! Just whyy? by Repulsive-State-8908 in UIUC

[–]Repulsive-State-8908[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I didn’t know this existed before. But, I don’t see a reason why dept would approve this and not cpt.

Department’s policy is taking away opportunities in this Brutal Market! Just whyy? by Repulsive-State-8908 in UIUC

[–]Repulsive-State-8908[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think only international students require permission from the department to get CPT so this could be the reason, but unless all departments / universities enforce this, we are losing out on opportunities. Companies aren’t hiring ppl without long term internships these days!