Women in Engineering Program - What To Expect

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SCOTT CAMPUS (OMAHA)
Alma Ramirez-Rodgers (she/her/ella)
Senior Assistant Director of Student Development
aramirez-rodgers1@unl.edu

CITY CAMPUS (LINCOLN)
Cece Abbey (she/her)
Assistant Director of Student Success Programs
cabbey2@unl.edu



What to Expect

Year One: Smooth Transition
1. Take advantage of WIE study hours on the same night(s) every week. This provides WIE students an opportunity to complete their academic assignments, or connect as a community.
2. Meet monthly with your program coordinator for one-on-one academic success coaching.  Topics may include:
    • Establishing academic, social and personal goals for each semester.
    • Exploring study skills and time management strategies for academic success.
    • Discussing options for summer, including study abroad, internships, research, or volunteering. 
3. Attend 2 WIE workshops or events each semester. These will contribute to your academic, professional, and personal success in college. 
    • Attendance at workshops and events hosted by our campus partners is highly encouraged. For example, attending one event related to a career topic, one related to an academic or professional topic, and two social events.
4. Suggested Goals: 
    • Join a student organization that interests you.
    • Find a "favorite spot" on campus for studying and one for hanging out.
    • Become familiar with academic and support resources across campus.
    • Go to the career fair for the first time.

Year Two: Focus on Your Major
1. Meet 1-2 times per semester with your program coordinator for one-on-one academic success coaching. Topics this year may include:
    • Reflection on past summer and creation of goals for upcoming school year.
    • Review what worked last year and what did not. Establish academic, professional, and personal goals for the upcoming semesters.
    • Formulate ideas about your post-graduation plans and ways to gain experience.
2. Attend 1-2 WIE workshops/events each semester. These will contribute to your academic, professional, and personal success in college. 
3. Suggested Goals:
    • Obtain an experiential learning opportunity, such as study abroad, research, or an internship.
    • Meet with your Career Services Coordinator for career coaching.
    • Attend career fairs and networking events.
    • Connect with a faculty member.
    • Increase your involvement on campus.

Year Three: Career Prep
1. Meet with your program coordinator once per semester for success coaching. Additional meetings are available at your request.
2. Meet with your Career Services Coordinator for an in-depth discussion about career preparedness. Topics may include:
    • Job search strategy to make searching more efficient and effective.
    • Resume and cover letter reviews.
    • Mock interview to practice in-person and/or phone interview skills.
3. Attend 1-2 workshops or events on campus each semester that span professional, academic, or social areas.
    • We suggest attending at least one graduate school information session. 
4. Attend one Engineering Career Fair.
5. Suggested Goals:
    • Obtain an experiential learning opportunity, such as study abroad, research, or an internship.
    • More clearly define post-graduate goals.
    • Get involved with another "something new" or acquire a leadership position within something you are already connected with.

Year Four: Refinement & Expedition
1. Meet with your program coordinator once per semester for success coaching. Additional meetings are available at your request.
2. Attend 1-2 workshops or events on campus each semester that span professional, academic, or social areas.
3. Attend one Engineering Career Fair. Most recruitment for full-time hires occurs in fall, so we suggest attending one of the fall career fairs. 
4. Suggested Goals:
    • Continue any experiential learning opportunities, such as research or work on an internship.
    • Maintain your involvement on campus.
    • Advance your leadership position(s) on campus.
    • Focus on your senior design project and participate in any relevant showcases. 
    • Solidify and begin taking steps toward your post-graduation plans. This may include graduate or professional school applications, or applying for full-time jobs.