|   Any NYS area bike companies need a free intern?? | Prometheus
Dec 10, 2001 1:01 PM | | I am currently a second year undeclared engineering student. I am torn between computer engineering where the money is and mechanical engineering where the fun is. I would greatly appreciate it if there was any New York area bike companies looking for an intern. I basically would like to look over someones shoulder and assist a mechanical engineer to see what they do day to day. I am not looking for any money just some experiance. The classes I have taken so far are Physics I, II, III, Calculus I, II, III, Statics, Dynamics, and Strength of Materials. Any info would be welcome. Sorry if any one thinks this is spam I just figured this is a good board to ask cause industry reps pop in every now and then. Who knows maybe someday you will be riding a product I designed. |
| think im dyslexic-i see "Free Internet Porn" when I see your msg | Jm
Dec 10, 2001 1:23 PM | | nm |
| what i would do... | zedro
Dec 10, 2001 1:31 PM | | or more like what i should be doing (4th year mech student here) is to flip through the yellow pages, web sites, anything, and write off a batch of letters with your intent and a CV.
I wouldnt get discouraged if things dont end up happening. Around here, 3rd year is usually when companies start taking students seriously. Really the classes you've taken have only scratched the surface. Key courses i assume that are comming up would be Theory of Machines, Failiur mechanics, Machine design and analysis (this is more how loads act within a material), Manufacturing processes and Machine drafting (these are real important for any designer) and whatever specific options. I think companies rather the student have a bit more knowledge before gaining experience off of their watch; that way you can also better understand whats going on as you already understand the main concepts. But you never know.
Really i would take up any projects offered by the school or associations (do you have the SAE?) to gain experience for now during school, and make some cash where you can. Then you can start implementing some designs of your own in the future (which is what im trying to get started). Just my opinion. |
| Try ridemoney | [s]B
Dec 10, 2001 3:37 PM | | it seems like there are more industry people over ther (ridemonkey.com). Have you called anyone yet? I have got myself three bike industry internships that way (and a lot of free stuff, too).
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