Here's what students have to say about their Co-op experiences.

“The Co-op program was a great experience. I would definitely recommend students to be part of it. You learn so much through the program. The Co-op experience definitely taught me a lot about the industry and what is required to succeed in such a profession. It allowed me to see what options are out there for an entry programmer.”
—Co-op student, Der Sun

“I know a lot about a field that was mysterious previously – the medical field. While I didn’t know how to use many of the tools at first (on my Co-op), I did know where to go to learn how to use them. I learned to use many tools with minimal supervision.”
—Co-op student, Steven Hofer

“My undergrad EE experience helped lay a foundation for the work I was doing, but lots of it was beyond the scope of the classes I had completed. (Did Co-op affect your career plans?) Yes, I feel I will get a better job after graduation.”
—Co-op student, Richard Cross

“Although I was not working on design or drafting (something more closely tied to ME), I worked on several projects that pushed my technical capabilities to a new limit. I was given the opportunity to look into an area of engineering (IE), which was new to me. The Co-op gave me a look into the business and management side of a company. This has given me the opportunity to understand what I need in a job, the opportunity to work directly with people.”
—Co-op student, Justin Kaber

Co-op experience makes a big impression on employers as well. Read what employers have to say about Co-op students.