What should I expect from a system engineer university career

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Published on 2011-02-16T03:56:03Z Indexed on 2011/02/16 7:33 UTC
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I'm starting tomorrow a series of interviews to decide which university should I choose to get a degree in System Engineer.

I know this is a serious university but I would like to get some feedback about what should I expect or "demand" from the university.

My experience in the technology field is (obviously) limited and would like to be aware of what should I to be aware if the university might be good or not.

Specially in following fields:

  • Infrastructure: what are the essentials? big pluses?
  • Theoretical vs Practical: how practical should it be? what is a "good" mix?
  • Programming languages, frameworks, etc: Which are the ideal for learning? Most demand?
  • Latest technologies: What should they be teaching right know to "prove" they are up to date.
  • Qualification system: What exam methods do you think are ideal for this kind of degree, good ol' Q&A, multiple choice, projects, a fair mix?

What other points do you think I should care about? What isn't important?

Thanks in advance.


I realize this is might be a very subjective topic so I tried to make it as specific and on topic as I could but any recommendations are of course welcome.
I also understand that none of this questions will guarantee this will be a good university but it might give me another reference as to which should I choose when the moment comes.

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