Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Student

specific engineeringcareers, which contributes to a becoming a more knowledgeable and informed engineer. Thisself-knowledge ideally allows students to more accurately select a career path in which they willbe positioned for success.Practically speaking, while internships reinforce classroom content in a novel context, they alsohelp students gain confidence in their career choices. Students are facing ever-increasing collegeexpenses and want to be assured that they will be leaving the institution fully marketable.Internships can play a vital role in assisting colleges with student employment, developingcrucial soft skills, and can be a valuable tool in feedback to validate and update college curriculato meet the demands of industry [22].Conclusion