u/Fennorua

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Just wanted some advice as a rising physics junior! How do I go about finding optical engineering internships for next summer? Is cold emailing companies a good idea? Is it generally hard to land one? I appreciate any advice!

How hard is it to get into the Early Admit program? Is it true that getting into the MEng is as easy as people say as long as you meet the requirements? And is it easier/harder for different majors?

I am currently a rising junior at Cornell, majoring in physics with an ECE concentration. I’ve been lost with what I want to do with my degree, as I don’t want to pursue a PhD. I’ve recently been interested in optical engineering as a career. I was wondering if anyone had any advice into how to break into that field. How difficult is it to get into the masters programs at University of Rochester or Arizona? Could I still get a job with a bachelors? Are there any internships/REUs I should apply for and how can I help my chances? Any advice is appreciated! Thank you!

Hi!

I'm currently in the process of cold-emailing professors about undergraduate research opportunities and was hoping to get some advice from people who have gone through the process.
For those who got involved in research, what did outreach look like for you? How many professors did you end up emailing before finding a position? And is it worth stopping by professors' offices in August before the semester starts if I haven’t gotten any responses?

I'm majoring in physics and especially interested in particle physics, but I'm open to most areas of physics research. If any physics students have recommendations for labs, professors who are good mentors, or groups that might be looking for undergrads, I'd love to hear about them!!

Thank you!