The best aspects of the course included the interesting readings and class discussions. Also, the professor showed enthusiasm for the class and was very knowledgeable about the language. The worst aspects of the course included the writing assignments and the occasionally difficult readings. The course would improve if more time was spent on analyzing the readings and if students received more clarity on how to approach the essay assignments. Prospective students should be prepared for a great class with lots of challenging but interesting readings. 56

Students praised this course for having a light workload and for showing students what one could do with a degree in Chemical Engineering. However, students found that the various guest speakers in the course gave lecture of varying quality, with some moving too quickly and others speaking on subjects that didn’t necessarily concern students. Students suggested that the course focus more on topics that would be both comprehensible and relevant to students. Some students also asked that the class be changed to emphasize participation and hands-on activities. Prospective students should know that the course wasn’t challenging and was a good introduction to careers in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Students praised this course for giving students helpful advice on how to find a job and build a career. Perceived issues with the course varied. Some students disliked the long length of lectures with one student requesting a break in the middle, while other students suggested it might be more productive to have multiple sessions throughout the week. Students broadly thought the course would be improved by having the instructor give more one-on-one feedback particularly on things such as resumes, cover letters and similar documents. Prospective students should know that students found the course was good and that students should be prepared to receive critiques on their work.