Spotlight type: Why Engineering?
UBC Engineering sets you up for success
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How do you define success?Is it a well-paying job? A career that offers you the problem-solving challenges you thrive on? Being part of a team that comes up with innovations that are making a difference in the world?No matter what success looks like…
UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan both offer an outstanding education in engineering
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Deciding which UBC campus to study engineering at is an entirely personal choice.
Choosing a career path that matches your talents and interests
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A great place to begin when figuring out your academic path is to consider your aptitudes and interests. Your aptitudes are your talents – they are what you’re good at. Engineers tend to do well in math and science. They may do equally well in…
Engineering or Science? What’s the Best Path for You?
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Your high school education has likely included lots of science courses – physics, chemistry and biology. But you’ve probably not taken any engineering classes. That can make it hard to know whether engineering or science is the better choice for…
4 Reasons Why Engineering is a Profession for the Future
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25 years ago, cell phones were the size of bricks. Renewable energy accounted for only a fraction of our energy mix. And the use of 3D printing to create medical devices and other life-saving technologies was just the germ of an idea.Innovations…
Why Engineering?
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"Why Engineering?" It’s a great question, and one that’s likely on your mind if you’re currently deciding which university major and potential career path is right for you.Engineering is a versatile, practical and rewarding choice. Studying to be an…
Engineers Make Great Leaders
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Think about the leaders you respect – a coach, teacher or the head of a company or community organization. No matter what their field, they likely share a certain perspective on life that makes them want to help others and make a difference.