4. 1. Answers: “Why are you at BGSU?”
Can you answer that question now?
Your CO-OP helps you figure this out.
2. Forces you into your field, positively.
3. Employers are much more
likely to hire someone with a
degree AND relative experience.
Thanks to your CO-OPs,
you have both.
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7. Develop professional work habits now.
Clarify your area of study:
Are you doing what you want to do?
Access to state-of-the-art technology.
Opportunity to live/work in different areas,
broadening your perspectives.
Up to 1 year’s experience before graduation.
Keeps curricula up-to-date with industry.
Opportunity to network, leading to jobs.