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Are you feeling inadequate from sub-optimal grades or scared you aren't measuring up to your peers? In this week’s episode of Tech Exploited, Elle takes us on a global adventure. She obtained her bachelors in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins, pursued a master's program in Japan (for free!) and concluded her masters at the University of Washington.

Tune in as we dissect the challenges faced by females in engineering, especially those navigating the uncharted waters of Greek life during undergrad. We confront stereotypes, share personal experiences, and unveil the raw realities of forging a path in a male-dominated field.

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Have you ever wondered how much GPA or the college you attend matters? How to stand out in your internship? Or what managers look for when interviewing candidates? Look no further! In this week's episode of Tech Exploited, Eric thoroughly answers all your burning questions and more.

Eric has over 35 years of experience at Boeing and worked on the iconic NASA space shuttle missions. He is the manager of Boeing's chemistry lab in Huntington Beach, CA and is the program coordinator for the high school internship program. He has mentored over 1,000 students! The tips he shares provide valuable insights to excel in technical interviews and will motivate you to push through the trials of an engineering degree.

Without Eric's dedication to mentoring, coaching, and supporting high school students in STEM, I would not be where I am today. His internship program was my first introduction to the Aerospace industry, and ultimately helped me land a career in building rocket engines. You guys are in for a treat!

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This week’s episode is a heavy hitter. We discuss the pros and cons of switching majors, post-grad depression, navigating your first job out of college, and how to overcome rejection. Michael initially majored in Aerospace Engineering, but quickly learned the major wasn't a good fit. Despite switching majors, he currently works as a rocket engineer and generously shares how to overcome any obstacles life throws in your direction. 

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Immigrating to the USA from China, Jack details his struggles and triumphs adjusting to his new home. He shares stellar study hacks, earning him a high engineering GPA in college, and gives a glimpse into how it's like working as an engineer in the pharmaceutical industry. 

We also discuss his experiences immigrating to the United States and go through the different VISA options international students have available to them.

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After graduating with a bachelor's degree in mechanical enginering, Joey held 3 jobs at 3  companies, in 3 years. Refusing to get "stuck" as a Test Engineer, he successfully pivots into Design Engineering roles at Boeing and Blue Origin.

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After a life-altering dirt biking accident, Irwin had the option to give up on his hobbies, goals, and engineering career. Instead, he refused to take "no" for an answer. When told he could no longer drive his car, he was featured on the Wall Street Journal for designing a NEW way to drive. Today, he works on projects with NASA and GE Aviation to innovate ground breaking technologies in the Edison Program. 

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NOT studying computer science, Alan-Michael pivots from Liberal Arts, and lands a successful career as an IT consultant, where he learns how to code on his own!

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Having zero experience, but needing an engineering internship for the summer, Jabin decides to ruthlessly cold call companies. He goes from stocking shelves at Target to working for Raytheon, Amazon, Tesla, Rivian, and Blue Origin!

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Starting and selling multiple businesses for 5 figures, designing drones, getting a masters in engineering, and becoming a self-taught software developer are just a couple crazy things Kathit has accomplished in his early twenties! Uncover his secrets to success in this week's episode of Tech Exploited. 

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Hyunrae initially hated CS and majored in economics. But his dedication towards pursuing a “million dollar idea”  changes everything. In this episode, we talk about Hyunrae's coding journey, his first coding project, and how to get a software engineering internship at Microsoft. 

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