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  • It all depends what you define as “Engineering Student” because that could mean Undergraduate or Graduate studies. In terms of the early years studying as an undergrad, I would probably advise to pursue some type of job within the department such as an office assistant or lab researcher. This could be the earliest chance you have to get a foot in the Biomedical Engineering field. This may seem cynical but I am of the perspective that you need to have networking connections in order to get a job, especially like an entry-level job. This is also how I got my first job, and some months later how my friend got a job (through me). Going off of that thought, as a student you should be making meaningful friendships with your classmates and even professors, as they may be the key that unlocks a certain door for you in the future.
    When it comes to classes I feel you are highly limited in what you can take, as they are focused more on being informational than practical as an undergrad. FDA regulations and Design Controls would fall under practical, which are offered more as a graduate student. I highly recommend pursuing a Master’s Degree, as these classes have been the most beneficial in making me a more marketable engineer.