Role Models

Name:
Monika

Title:
I'm a student at University of Manitoba and I am 
in the fourth year of Computer Engineering. I am 
also working part time for Community Access Program
which helps rural communities get internet access and 
training.

Path:
Well, I don't consider my current job to be my career
but I am hoping to find a job in the hardware design
aspect of computer engineering once I finish my studies.
I always found computers to be very intimidating and 
I like a challenge. I always felt like engineering was
a "man's field" (and especially computer or electrical),
but, as I mentioned, I like a challenge and I decided
that this stereotype is worth challenging. 

Comments:
I am glad I chose this field, because it's fascinating.
If you chose this career you will never be bored.
And don't let anyone intimidate you or tell you it's not
a "girl's job", I know a lot of guys in my class that
find the courses to be more difficult than I do.
And of course the bonus is: the number of jobs available
is large and growing (we all know that that is important)
and knowledgeable engineers can live VERY comfortably on
their salaries. Good Luck to you!