Jan 11, 2006 20:53
So its the first week of school and I'm allready stressed out, and for the first time its not about class its about that co-op offer still. I met with my advisor today and we discussed all the benefits of co-oping with that company as well as compiled a list of all local biomedical engineering firms that had potential of creating a better co-op expierence. OK... well... after an hour the 20 company list was revised down to one alternative company, ATEK. However then and there I decided that the Inrad offer was too good to pass up unless I had a stronger offer from ATEK by Friday at noon. And when I mean stronger i don't mean getting paid more or benefits, but rather learning more knowledge and gaining more expierence in the area of study I ultimately want to work in (I know geeky.) Anyways we left ATEK a message explaining my situation and short time requirement; but honestly didn't expect much because it takes weeks to schedule an interview and recieve feedback. Not to mention usually companies want multiple interviews first and a few weeks before an offer is made. However just a few minutes ago I recieved an email from my advisor that the company was interested in me, took my resume to read, understood my time deadline, and wishes for me to call in the morning to possibly schedule an interview. GAHHHHHH!!!! Why do they need to make this so difficult for me. I know I know your thinking that I should shut up because shit I'm pretty damn lucky to have these companies interested in me. Its just that these co-ops will give me extrodinarely large amounts of knowledge not to mention expierence for my resume and connections for future careers. And often most students end up being offered and excepting a job from their co-op company. So in reality this one co-op will more or less have a major impact on ultimately where I end up. And I guess with me its not about the money, its about enjoying my career and actually accomplishing somthing. Whatever I'm just ranting, this symester is going to be my hardest yet, and for the first time in my life actually couldn't wait for a symester to end. God I hate being an over achiever, ungodly determined individual... it gets you know where but with way to much work to even know what to do with.