3 engineering tips I'd kill to tell my 18 year old self

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The post provides relatable and actionable advice for a specific audience (engineering students), addressing common anxieties and offering encouragement. The use of clear, concise text on visually distinct slides makes it easy to consume and share.

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This photo post offers three pieces of advice for aspiring engineering students. It emphasizes that GPA is not everything, real-world experience and projects are more important, and that finding a supportive community can help overcome the challenges of engineering and imposter syndrome.

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1Introduction of the topic: 3 engineering tips
2Tip 1: GPA vs. real experience
3Tip 2: Engineering is hard, find your tribe
4Tip 3: Imposter syndrome is real, focus on being present

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3 engineering tips I'd kill to tell my 18 year old self 1. GPA isn't everything Getting real experience and building real projects are more important 2. Engineering is hard Find your tribe. Being surrounded by people who are going through the same thing helps you feel less alone and gives you access to resources you wouldn't have otherwise known about 3. Imposter syndrome is real. Don't worry about if you're qualified enough to be in the room. Focus on the fact that you're in the room. ✨

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Nobody tells you this in your CS program: your GPA won’t save you. Real experience will. Join the clubs, build the projects, show up imperfect. That “imposter syndrome” you’re feeling? Everyone has it. You’re not behind. #engineering #computerscience #Tech #csmajor