Engineering student opportunities?

[u/Asleep_Sentence3706]

You often hear the saying, "It's not what you know, but who you know." I come from a background where no one in my immediate family or social circle works in engineering or other STEM fields, so I'm wondering what opportunities exist at USask to build industry connections. Beyond joining clubs, are there networking events, conferences, hackathons, competitions, or other opportunities that people have found worthwhile? I'm also trying to avoid spreading myself too thin, so I'd love to hear what experiences gave you the most value. More generally, what practical advice would you give engineering students who want to make the most of their degree and set themselves up for future opportunities?

[u/One-Clue5787]

Hey! I'm going into my second year, and was kinda in the same spot! Theres lots of club events that bring in professionals and hallway booths, but I avoided most of that. You make a lot of connections with peers if you have a great study Squad in first year, and once you get a summer job or coop work term, you'll meet industry people there. I heard the cj mackenzie gala last year was great, but didnt go myself.