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Western Carolinian Volume 47 Number 22

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  • NBC, Inc., Sports Division -IBM-National Marketing Dlv. "I think it's definitely worth it to students to co-op. The reason I did it was to get experience. I think it's a real good program. It's only been in existence here for five years, I understand. They've just received a grant which will really help them enlarge their program, and I think that's a real statement as to how hard the people in the Co-op office have worked, and what they've done since the program started. For me, it definitely confirmed my career goal that I would like to be a systems engineer. It gave me an opportunity to see if that was really what I wanted to do. One thing I learned about that was not directly involved in my major was working with people. I got an opportunity to speak to many people, and learned how to deal with large groups of people. "...I was able to draw on quite a few of the courses I have taken..." For the most part, I think the class curriculum set up for my major gives you a well-rounded look at the business world. They have you take courses in many different areas, and it came in handy when I was working. Having to deal with different customers, each with a different problem, I was able to draw on quite a few of the courses I had taken. The only shortcomings in the curriculum are now being corrected. I'm real enthusiastic about the Co-op program." "Benefits include increased visibility of the University, recognition of our students and their abilities, and the development of valuable working relationships among the University, industry, and the community." Mr. Tyree H. Kiser, Jr. Director of Admissions "We have been most impressed with the students involved and the total Co-op program." Mr. Bland W. Worley Chairman of the Board Barclays American Corporation "The Co-op program gives students good experience and helps them decide on the type of work setting they will ultimately choose." Dr. Larry B. Grantham Head, Department of Human Services "I have been offered a position already, so in effect my co-oping has already paid off. The credit hours really don't reflect what's going on. It's hard to put credit hours on the experience you get. It makes you more employable as far as your resume goes. It's something that stands out. I'm able to assume a lot more responsibilities now, and can be put under a lot more pressure without feeling it. Van Wilson—Chemistry—Burroughs-Wellcome When a chemist came up with a new compound, it was my responsibility to get him data, and the data had to be as accurate as possible. I learned that precision is really important in my field. Lab techniques in my major (chemistry) are unquestionably the most important tool to have. As a matter of fact, I've tried to sharpen up my lab skills since co-op. I'm a pre-med major, and co-oping has given me the confidence that I can go into the field. "...I understand some of the theory behind what was going on..." I've gained a lot of confidence, in myself. I had taken several organic chemistry courses, and a couple of instrumental analysis courses here at WCU. When I co-oped, I understood some of the theory behind what was going on, which gave me an advantage to a layman or someone who just came off the street for training procedures. Since I've come back from Co-op, I've gone back and straightened out my courses." Blake Brown—Ind. Tech.—Black & Decker Co. %,Co-op gives you an edge in the job market...you're with people who put you to work doing things that an actual engineer or nurse would be doing. It's given me a sense of responsibility. When I came back to school it almost seemed easy compared to co-oping. I worked hard co-oping, and it gave me a lot of initiative when I came back to school. I feel now I'm in a position to initiate things. "...In the area of quality control, WCU students by far outperformed others. They said this was because of the practical experience..." It's enticed my career plans. I have to go to Greensboro in a couple of weeks for a job interview, one I initiated on my own. I think the big thing about Co-op is name recognition. An employer sees your resume and says 'hey, this guy worked for a major company' You also get an evaluation that shows your strong and weak points. This lets an employer know what you can do. You're out there on your own. You have to live in a new city and budget your money. It gives you an overall sense of what it's like when you're on your own, because you are on your own. Probably the greatest responsibility I had was making sure that everything I did was done to the best of my ability, and in the most precise way. Little mistakes could cost the company a lot. When doing a study, you had to make sure that every measurement you made, every conclusion you drew, was as accurate as possible. My greatest challenge was living up to company standards. I think WCU has a lot to offer, especially in the technical area. At the job, they told me that they recruited from all the major engineering schools around, and said that in the area of quality control, WCU students by far outperformed others. They said this was because of the practical experience, the practical labs we had. Other students were getting a lot of theory, and not much hands-on. We were trained in the use of gauges and other devices. We learned how to use them, and use them accurately. We did comparison and capability studies, all very pertinent to the organization. It built a lot of confidence in us and the work we were doing."
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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolin...

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