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Ep. 44 - Are Degrees Worthwhile?

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In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, Stephen and Lucy talk about the role education plays in engineering and open hardware. They share their own experiences, what they gained from pursuing degrees, what they learned outside of school, and how both shaped their careers.

They get into the cost of formal education, the value of personal projects, and the lessons that only come from real-world work. Join them as they explore when a degree is necessary and when practical experience can be just as powerful.


You’ll hear:

  • The ups and downs of earning an engineering degree
  • How different educational paths influenced their careers
  • Why side projects matter for learning and growth
  • Ways to balance classroom learning with hands-on experience
  • Thoughts on job hunting with or without a degree

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Join the conversation and share your thoughts at hardware.cafe.


Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!


To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io.

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In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, Stephen and Lucy talk about the role education plays in engineering and open hardware. They share their own experiences, what they gained from pursuing degrees, what they learned outside of school, and how both shaped their careers.

They get into the cost of formal education, the value of personal projects, and the lessons that only come from real-world work. Join them as they explore when a degree is necessary and when practical experience can be just as powerful.


You’ll hear:

  • The ups and downs of earning an engineering degree
  • How different educational paths influenced their careers
  • Why side projects matter for learning and growth
  • Ways to balance classroom learning with hands-on experience
  • Thoughts on job hunting with or without a degree

---


Join the conversation and share your thoughts at hardware.cafe.


Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!


To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io.

To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page.


O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!


Intro song:


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  continue reading

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