Looking at this from a current student’s perspective, I can state that all the advice given above is extremely valuable. I am currently a senior and throughout my past four years something that I have heard constantly is the importance of co-ops and internships. However, from my experience it is first important to understand and realize where one wants to work in the future. One can either go into industry or research. If going into research is the goal, much more valuable experience can be gained by working in a research lab suited to your interests. This can be done by discussing and finding a mentor within the BME department. However, if industry is where you want to go, internships and co-ops are tremendous opportunities. Several of my friends were offered full time jobs after their internships. The common underlying theme between both these approaches is to put yourself out there and meet people. To grow as an engineer it is vital to make connections and strengthen them.