It is my one year anniversary for working at the Utah State Research Foundation Space Dynamics Lab in 3 days. Yes on May the 4th, I'm a nerd I know. It seams like I started just a couple months ago. I love it there, I mean there are occasions where I get sick of the engineers saying math terms that go way over my head, but I really do like it. I feel so lucky to work in an actual industry while still in my undergrad. I'm pretty sure the only reasons I got my particular position was because I was the most passionate candidate, and a couple good references.
A lot of people get a degree and go to work in their chosen industry, and realize they don't like it. I get to realize now what I do and don't like about the space industry, or if I even want to be in it. It's hard work, but very rewarding. I also get to network a lot. I have met NASA and SpaceX representatives who gave me the best tips I have ever received on getting into the industry. One CEO of a satellite company even took me to fly his plane (first time flying, so cool). I just hope I can use all of this knowledge and networking for later, to get a good job.
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