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Greetings, PF. As this is my first post, I'll quickly introduce myself.
My name is Jordan, and I'm a second year undergrad, studying to obtain a BEng in EE (And also, BComm, which I'm quickly losing interest in). At the moment, I am hoping that my application to transfer into BEng/BSc with majors in EE and Physics will be accepted.
At the moment, I am studying in Australia. There is plenty of opportunity for engineers to work, in most disciplines. Having an interest in Physics, I decided I would like to take it as a second major. I've been pondering some of the possible directions having this extra degree would allow me to take. I'm becoming increasingly interested in the areas of nuclear and fusion energy.
To my knowledge, Australia is not currently undertaking or funding much research into fusion powered energy, and none of our power comes from nuclear sources.
Being young and human, traveling has always interested me. Europe, in particular, strikes me as a prime destination. Given this lust for travel, and areas which are somewhat out of reach in Australia, it seemed like a wonderful idea, when I saw a flyer exclaiming 'Student exchange: Study abroad!'
Currently my plan is to study abroad with a partner university in Germany for either 6 months or a year, and assess whether I'd like to continue my studies there.
My question to you, PF (finally), is whether this will all prove beneficial? I have begun learning their language using the Rosetta Stone program, and have some German friends who I can converse with, so I am not worried about the language barriers I may face.
Obviously being able to speak multiple languages could prove useful if I do eventually end up working in or with a foreign company. Will this be a likely scenario? If so, would it prove better than others? Am I likely to gain much by living and studying overseas?
Another possibility I have considered has been to learn an Asian language, however the partner universities seem somewhat more limited in this field, and studying over there may prove difficult.
Should I continue with my current plan? Should I perhaps study an Asian language instead? Even both? Or perhaps this is all completely pointless?
I am looking to hear from those who have experience with both local and foreign companies, or are currently in the same position as I am, and what your plans are.
My name is Jordan, and I'm a second year undergrad, studying to obtain a BEng in EE (And also, BComm, which I'm quickly losing interest in). At the moment, I am hoping that my application to transfer into BEng/BSc with majors in EE and Physics will be accepted.
At the moment, I am studying in Australia. There is plenty of opportunity for engineers to work, in most disciplines. Having an interest in Physics, I decided I would like to take it as a second major. I've been pondering some of the possible directions having this extra degree would allow me to take. I'm becoming increasingly interested in the areas of nuclear and fusion energy.
To my knowledge, Australia is not currently undertaking or funding much research into fusion powered energy, and none of our power comes from nuclear sources.
Being young and human, traveling has always interested me. Europe, in particular, strikes me as a prime destination. Given this lust for travel, and areas which are somewhat out of reach in Australia, it seemed like a wonderful idea, when I saw a flyer exclaiming 'Student exchange: Study abroad!'
Currently my plan is to study abroad with a partner university in Germany for either 6 months or a year, and assess whether I'd like to continue my studies there.
My question to you, PF (finally), is whether this will all prove beneficial? I have begun learning their language using the Rosetta Stone program, and have some German friends who I can converse with, so I am not worried about the language barriers I may face.
Obviously being able to speak multiple languages could prove useful if I do eventually end up working in or with a foreign company. Will this be a likely scenario? If so, would it prove better than others? Am I likely to gain much by living and studying overseas?
Another possibility I have considered has been to learn an Asian language, however the partner universities seem somewhat more limited in this field, and studying over there may prove difficult.
Should I continue with my current plan? Should I perhaps study an Asian language instead? Even both? Or perhaps this is all completely pointless?
I am looking to hear from those who have experience with both local and foreign companies, or are currently in the same position as I am, and what your plans are.