Discover your passion & prepare yourself to succeed in engineering!

Show up on your first day feeling confident you have chosen the right major for you, and are ready to succeed in it, professionally & academically!

  • Academic knowledge & methods for top grades!

  • Career toolkit for getting jobs in first-year & beyond!

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Course Expert & Instructor

Engineering Instructor

Marko Zivak

Marko is currently working as an Engineer-in-Training at the engineering consulting firm Smith + Andersen, where he previously completed a 12-month internship. Throughout his experiences, he has had opportunities to work independently, and within a team, to prepare mechanical drawings, design building systems, and pitch ideas to high-end clients. Marko has learned valuable information through his work experiences and undergraduate career and hopes to share this knowledge with you as you embark on your post-secondary journey.

Course Description

This course will provide you with information and strategies that will allow you to apply and enter an Engineering program of your choice successfully. First, you will learn about the major concepts covered in your first-year Engineering courses and the specializations available to you to further your knowledge in specific fields of Engineering. Next, you will learn about the prerequisites to apply for Engineering programs and learn how to select a university that is best suited for your ambitions and passions. Finally, you will learn the process to obtain experience in either the industry or academic fields of Engineering, giving you an in-depth look into the application process to present yourself as a well-rounded engineering student to employers.

Sample Course Material

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Includes: 
- Real engineering university curriculum to help you identify if this is of interest to you
- One of a kind insight into university from the perspective of a engineering university graduate
- Sample resumes and cover letters from real engineering students
- Additional learning material & guides on everything from specializations to careers in nursing to ensure you reach your full potential! 
- & so much more!

Check out sample previews of what is included in the course here:

Module 1 | University Engineering Specializations & Careers

Module 2 - Lesson 2 | Selecting an Engineering Program that's RIGHT FOR YOU


See the full course curriculum outline below and ENROLL NOW FOR FULL ACCESS! 

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction | Who am I & what will you be learning in this course?

    • Introduction | Who am I & what will you be learning in this course?
  • 2

    Module 1 | Become an engineering student - curriculum, teaching, studying, grading, specialization & post-grad opportunities!

    • 1.1 | First-year engineering content

    • 1.2 | Engineering first-year critical concepts

    • 1.3 | Specializations in engineering and post-grad options!

    • 1.4 | How you're taught, tested, and how to study for engineering exams!

    • Module 1 | Key Takeaways & Conclusion

    • Module 1 | Learning Activity
  • 3

    Module 1 | Engineering Glossary & Specializations

    • 1.2 Introduction Terminology Glossary

    • 1.3 Specializations
  • 4

    Module 2 | What you NEED to Know for University

    • Module 2 | Introduction

    • 2.1 | Prerequisites for Eligibility into Engineering Programs

    • 2.2 | Selecting an Engineering Program Right for YOU

    • Module 2 | Key Takeaways & Conclusion

    • Module 2 Weekly Challenge

    • Module 2 | Learning Activity

    • Module 2 | Announcment
  • 5

    Module 2 | Additional Resources

    • 2.1 Links and Programs for learning content not taught in high school
  • 6

    Module 3 | Insight into an Engineering Career

    • 3.1 | What jobs can you get in engineering?

    • 3.2 | Pursuing Industry vs Research Experience

    • 3.3 | Keywords to include in your resume

    • 3.4 | Tips to write a proper engineering cover letter

    • 3.5 | Using LinkedIn to secure an engineering job

    • 3.6 | Networking 101 in engineering

    • 3.7 | Key things to prepare for an interview

    • Module 3 | Key Takeaways & Conclusion

    • Module 3 | Learning Activity
  • 7

    Module 3 | Resumes, Cover Letters, & Interview Questions

    • 3.3 Sample Resume 1

    • 3.3 Sample Resume 2

    • 3.4 Sample Cover Letter 1

    • 3.4 Sample Cover Letter 2

    • 3.4 Sample Cover Letter 3

    • 3.4 Sample Cover Letter 4

    • 3.7 Behavioural Interviewing Questions

FAQ

  • Does this course only help me if I want to go into Engineering at the University of Calgary?

    This course is designed to be university-agnostic. It provides generalizable information across Canadian Engineering & related field university programs—ensuring that you are SET UP FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO!

  • Is there a way for me to contact university students and answer my questions about programs?

    Yes! In fact, one unique aspect of How2University is it is entirely designed and run by current or recently graduated university students. This way, you can be sure you're getting a transparent preview into what life & a career in this major is actually like! In this course, you will find discussion boards attached to each lesson, where you can directly ask us - How2University - all of your questions and we will reply accordingly.