Pursuing A Chemical Engineering Career

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What career is most interesting to you? Give reasons for this and why you choose this career cluster.
Chemical Engineering is the career that has interested me the most because it has to do with math and science. Math and science are the classes I’m most good at and understand what it’s taught. Chemical Engineering is awesome because you can make thing that we use better or/and make new things that makes life better. I what to learn of chemical engineering because I like to experiment with things and take them apart and putting them back to its starting component. This type of engineering can also be used in our environment by making new type of fertilizer that doesn’t contaminate our resources. I’m all for making
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In University of Washington, chemical engineering is one of the most competitive career courses. This career is not offered in lot of places and it is very hard to get in. There are only five places in all of Washington that offer chemical engineering. The types of science I will have to have are chemistry and labs, physical chemistry, and physics. My first year through 4 year in University of Washington, I will have to take six math classes, twenty one chemistry classes, one English class, six other credits classes might be engineering elective, three physics classes, one engineering class, and one engineering Co-op class. In know what I’m getting myself involved and I will do my best to concur these challenges. These classes might be hard, but in University of Washington there is help that they offer.
What courses did you take during high school to prepare you for postsecondary education and for your chosen career? (noting, in particular, honors, advanced, IB, CTE or Dual credit course or
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I was in football which allowed me to make new friends. It also taught me better leadership skills. In class, I was one of the smart people which were good because you better understand what it’s taught. The class I liked the most was Mr. Calkins math class because he made it fun and learned a lot in his class. I took weights for electives and it has made me stronger and smarter because it relaxes my body. I’m in clubs which help me get more involve in school and in the community. One of the clubs is link crew which is fun helping other people because they are creative in helping

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