Is it common for women engineering students to make friends outside their department?
There may be opportunities to make friends outside the department. General education or shared classes, campus clubs and activities, student events, and part-time jobs can help students meet people from other departments. However, actual friendship experiences vary depending on schedules, coursework, personal interests, and how easy it is for each student to participate.
Key points
- General education and shared classes can provide opportunities to meet students from other departments.
- Campus clubs, activities, student events, and part-time jobs can also create opportunities to connect.
- The breadth of friendships varies not only by gender, but also by time, interests, and participation.
Things to check
- The specific classes, organizations, and events available vary by university and faculty, so prospective students should check the institution’s official information.