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Post by franbeau on May 6, 2013 22:49:52 GMT -5
Hello. This question has been bugging me for quite a while now, I've tried searching in google for resources but I would like to hear it from fellow engineering people. So, I am studying Industrial Engineering in the Philippines and at the same time I am a Greencard holder (America). Will I be able to work as an industrial engineer in America after I graduate here in the Philippines? Or do i have to take a few more extra classes or something? Thank you in advance for your response.  |
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Post by Basil Mooncycle on May 6, 2013 23:08:19 GMT -5
I've been to the Philippines, I wouldn't mind working there for a while as an engineer. I don't speak tagalog and the one time I had balut I couldn't keep it down to the detriment of the kid that sold it to me, but I would love working there, I don't care how much I make as long as I can be comfortable. I used to live in South Korea and I'm really interested in getting back to that side of the world. I loved the Philippines when I was there. The people were so amazing, especially compared to other countries that I traveled to in the region.
I'd be really interested in there being an international engineering jobs section.
I'm also really interested in working in Dubai, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Bali, India, Sweden, Brasil and Egypt.
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Post by Hung Kieu on May 6, 2013 23:35:42 GMT -5
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Post by FPEPro on May 7, 2013 7:44:21 GMT -5
I personally lived in the Philippines before and my wife is Filipina. I went there to look into teaching fulltime at universities, but then I was pulled back to the States with offers I could not turn down.
While there, I found out that many degrees are not directly transferable to the States, and in some cases you are required to get a degree from the States too. Many Filipinos I know in the States came here and got a masters degree in engineering first, then went to work.
The problem with engineering degrees from the Philippines and many other countries, is that they are not accredited in the United States. And many companies in the States require an accredited degree in engineering to even hire you. Otherwise, you end up working as a technician rather than an engineer.
The nice part is, you can actually get a masters degree from an American university online. There is numerous universities in the states offering masters degrees online. Which means you could do it while still living in the Philippines. That would honestly be the best way to do it. Hope that helps.
Chris
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Post by aleedx on May 7, 2013 8:37:39 GMT -5
I personally lived in the Philippines before and my wife is Filipina. I went there to look into teaching fulltime at universities, but then I was pulled back to the States with offers I could not turn down. While there, I found out that many degrees are not directly transferable to the States, and in some cases you are required to get a degree from the States too. Many Filipinos I know in the States came here and got a masters degree in engineering first, then went to work. The problem with engineering degrees from the Philippines and many other countries, is that they are not accredited in the United States. And many companies in the States require an accredited degree in engineering to even hire you. Otherwise, you end up working as a technician rather than an engineer. The nice part is, you can actually get a masters degree from an American university online. There is numerous universities in the states offering masters degrees online. Which means you could do it while still living in the Philippines. That would honestly be the best way to do it. Hope that helps. Chris Sent from my DROID RAZR using proboards <a mech engg student from Phil.> If I go to states after I graduated, I will just be a technician<no doubt bout that>, but I can take Masters Degree in ME and be like a regular US Mech Engineer with Masters Degree? Am I right (hope you can understand me FPE. haha) |
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Post by FPEPro on May 7, 2013 10:11:32 GMT -5
Yes, it's very common. You get an undergraduate degree in your country, then get a masters degree here. Then you can easily work as a full engineer anywhere in the States with no limitations.
Chris
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Post by franbeau on May 7, 2013 10:49:26 GMT -5
Thank you for all your responses. That really helps. Would it be a lot better if i just transfer in america and finish my degree there?
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