Engineering is a broad and diverse field.  You could be a robotics engineer, a civil engineer, a chemical engineer, or one of many other varieties.  To identify the field you wish to work in, choose the field that interests you the most.  Alternately, choose the field with the best job prospects or the one that enables you to earn the most money.  Check your national department of labor statistics to determine which fields of engineering will enable you to make the most money or increase your odds of landing a job. There are about 40 types of engineering degrees. There is no right or wrong field of engineering for you. Different colleges excel in different areas.  Some schools offer robust civil engineering programs, while others have strong robotics engineering programs.  Run a search online for the best school in the field you’re interested in. The schools with top engineering programs might be difficult to get into.  Write a strong application letter and study hard for any entrance exams you might have to take. Many engineering positions are available in developing countries.  If you think you might want to leverage your engineering education into a position that allows you to work abroad, consider getting a minor in a foreign language, a certificate in international relations, or a similar qualification.  You could also apply for a study abroad program through your school. These programs might connect you with internships while you’re in school, or they might be designed to connect you with a job after you graduate.  Talk to your professors about opportunities for engineering work while you’re still in school. These programs can both help you better understand how engineering looks in a practical environment and can help you get work experience that looks great on your resume. Work shadowing programs allow you to follow an engineer through their day.  Write a pleasant email to the company’s HR or hiring office inquiring about work shadowing opportunities.  Alternately, you could call the company’s hiring office directly.  In either case, ask, “Do you have any work shadowing opportunities available for an engineering student like me?” Work shadowing opportunities allow you to get a feel for a particular company and to better understand how engineers go about their work. Major companies and institutions with engineering departments often have internship programs.  The process by which you secure an internship varies considerably from one company to the next, but it’s often no different than securing a job.  Check the “Careers” page of major engineering firms for opportunities.  You’ll need to fill out the application, submit a resume and/or references, and arrange an interview.  Aim for paid internships whenever possible. During an internship, you’ll be able to gain valuable on-the-job experience. If you’re pursuing a summer internship, you might even get to work in an engineering position full-time. Internships are a great way to network with other people who might be able to provide recommendations at their company or elsewhere after you graduate. You might be able to get school credit for your internship.  Talk to your university advisor about such an option. A practicum is a work opportunity that replaces or takes up a significant portion of your final university year.  These placements carry a competitive salary and provide a deeper, more long-term experience than an internship.  If you do well, practicums often lead to full-time positions after you graduate.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify the field of engineering you want to work in. Select a school that specializes in your field of engineering. Add an international component to your education if you’re hoping to work abroad. Take advantage of university programs that connect you with engineering work. Ask smaller companies if they have work shadowing programs. Apply for internship after 1 or 2 years of university. Do a practicum in your final year of school.

Article: A standard barbell is just a straight bar, while a hex bar is shaped like a hexagon, allowing you to step inside of the hex shape. If you are new to weightlifting, opt for the hex bar if possible. Stand directly between the hex bar’s weights to keep their combined weight aligned with your body. Treat yourself to an easier lift that feels less cumbersome than the standard barbell. Be aware that your grip on the barbell is just as important as the rest of your body’s ability to lift them. Expect the Pendlay and Yates rows to tire your hands out even more than standard rows. Avoid the injuries that might come from losing your hold. Develop a more powerful grip with longer endurance by buying a pair of grippers. Squeeze them repeatedly, an equal number of times per hand, during your off time. Remember: just because your back and arms crave more rows doesn’t mean your hands are fit enough to keep going. Keep your spine and neck relaxed before, during, and after each row. At the same time, pay close attention to your form so you don’t end up slouching. As you perform each row, ignore your arms and concentrate instead on how your back is reacting. Do not attempt bentover rows if you are having any issues with your back. Learn how to lift weights properly from a professional whose business is to know. Rely on their expertise to learn how to adopt the right stance, breathing, and lifting techniques. Although advice from your acquaintances may in fact be correct, take what they have to say with a grain of salt, since they may have adopted bad advice as wisdom from an unreliable source somewhere along the way.  Allow your trainer to help you devise a program with specific aims, especially if they determine that you need to concentrate on other exercises before you’re ready to do bent-over rows. If you decide against a trainer, always have a spotter on hand in case you have trouble or injure yourself. Don’t attempt to lift more than you’re able to. Use light weights in the beginning, or even just the barbell without any added weight at all. Concentrate first on adopting the proper form for bent-over rows (or any other lift) before worrying about how much weight you can lift. Go for a walk, take a jog, or do some calisthenics for five to ten minutes. Get the blood flowing so you are nice and limber for your lift. When you’re done, start your workout by using less weight than normal for each type of lift. Give your body a chance to warm up to it before challenging yourself with more weight. Don’t forget to cool down afterwards. Spend another 5 to 10 minutes stretching after each workout. Before starting a new weight-lifting routine, visit your doctor. Ask for a physical and alert them to your plans. Find out if your body has any issues that may lead to injuries, or if your doctor advices easing into weight-lifting through any other form of exercise.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use a hex bar instead of a standard barbell. Strengthen your grip. Mind your back. Find a trainer. Start small. Warm up first. Get a physical.