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About
McCutchen, Gabby, and Riney, Erin. Success by Design. Plymouth, MI: Macmillan Learning Curriculum Solutions, 2016
"Learn About Yourself." CFNC.org, College Foundation Inc., https://www1.cfnc.org/Plan/For_A_Career/Learn_About_Yourself/_default.aspx
NC State University
PICTURE
“engineering-oval.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/engineering-oval.jpg
QUICK FACTS
“North Carolina State University.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_State_University
“North Carolina State University at Raleigh Data & Information Overview.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/
“North Carolina State University at Raleigh Graduation Rate & Retention Rates.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/academic-life/graduation-and-retention/?_ga=2.260561476.891031043.1539923443-1281538502.1539664298#GraduationRate
“North Carolina State University at Raleigh Crime and Safety in 2017.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/student-life/crime/?_ga=2.80848663.160974307.1539664298-1281538502.1539664298
“Raleigh, NC Crime Rates.” Neighborhood Scout, Location Inc., https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/nc/raleigh/crime
“Think and Do.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.ncsu.edu/think-and-do/
“History and Tradition.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.ncsu.edu/about/history-and-tradition/
“History - College of Engineering.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/about/history/
MY MAJOR
“Mechanical Engineering – Majors.” NC State University, NC State University, https://majorsandminors.dasa.ncsu.edu/mechanical-engineering/
“Undergraduate Programs.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.mae.ncsu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/#mechanical-engineering
WHY NC STATE
“College of Engineering – Research.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/research/
“Centennial Campus.” NC State University, NC State University, https://centennial.ncsu.edu
LOCATION
“Housing - Centennial Campus.” Centennial Campus, NC State University, https://centennial.ncsu.edu/centennial/housing.php
“Raleigh, N.C., Maps.” Visit Raleigh, Visit Raleigh, https://www.visitraleigh.com/plan-a-trip/maps/
“Capital Area Greenway Trail System.” Raleigh, raleighnc.gov, https://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/content/PRecDesignDevelop/Articles/CapitalAreaGreenwayTrailSystem.html
HOUSING OPTIONS
“Apartment Options - University Housing.” NC State University, NC State University, https://housing.dasa.ncsu.edu/find-a-community/apartment-options/
“Housing - Centennial Campus.” Centennial Campus, NC State University, https://centennial.ncsu.edu/centennial/housing.php
ACADEMIC and STUDENT SERVICES
“Academic Services.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.ncsu.edu/students/academic-services/
“Student Services Center.” NC State University, NC State University, https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-classes/
STUDENT LIFE
“Campus Life.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.ncsu.edu/campus-life/
“Organizations.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs, https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organizations
“Agape Campus Ministry.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs, https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/17
“American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers at NC State.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs,https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/ashrae-at-ncsu
“Antioch College Ministry at North Carolina State University.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs,https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/acm
“Engineers' Council.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs,https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/ecouncil
COSTS
“Find Out the Total North Carolina State University at Raleigh Costs.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/paying-for-college/net-price/?_ga=2.123278859.1655985850.1540260794-1281538502.1539664298
“Costs – University Housing.” NC State University, NC State University, https://housing.dasa.ncsu.edu/find-a-community/costs/
“Meal Plan Options.” NC Dining, NC State University, https://dining.ncsu.edu/meal-plan-options/
University of South Florida
PICTURE
“usf-hero.” Intoglobal.com, https://intoglobal.com/media/273312/usf-hero.jpg
QUICK FACTS
“Overview - About USF.” University of South Florida, University of South Florida https://www.usf.edu/about-usf/index.aspx
“University of South Florida.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_South_Florida
“University of South Florida – Main Campus.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/
“University of South Florida - Main Campus Crime and Safety in 2017.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/student-life/crime/?_ga=2.93439645.1005667310.1540856054-1281538502.1539664298
“University of South Florida - Main Campus Graduation Rate & Retention Rates.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/academic-life/graduation-and-retention/?_ga=2.63006255.1005667310.1540856054-1281538502.1539664298#GraduationRate
“Tampa, FL Crime Rates.” Neighborhood Scout, Location, Inc., https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/tampa/crime
MAJOR
“Majors – Undergraduate.” University of South Florida, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/engineering/undergraduate/majors.aspx
LOCATION
“Florida Cities by Population.” Florida Demographics, Cubit Planning, Inc., https://www.florida-demographics.com/cities_by_population
Garisto, Julie. “How to Play in the Urban Jungle.” Visit Tampa Bay, Visit Tampa Bay, https://www.visittampabay.com/sp/urban-jungle/index.html
“Fort De Soto Park.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_De_Soto_Park
“Campus Directory.” University of South Florida, University of South Florida,https://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/parking/documents/campus-map-directory.pdf
“ME Research Labs - Research.” Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/engineering/me/research/index.aspx
“Rehab Robotics Labs - Research.” Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/engineering/me/research/rehab-robotics-labs.aspx
“The Comprehensive Economic Development Impacts of USF’s Innovation Enterprise
on the Tampa MSA and the State of Florida – The Washington Economics Group.” University of South Florida, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/rf/documents/weg-report.pdf
HOUSING OPTIONS
“Housing Options.” Housing & Residential Education, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/housing/housing-options/index.aspx
“Residential Maps.” Housing & Residential Education, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/housing/resources/residential-maps.aspx
ACADEMIC and STUDENT SERVICES
“Academics - Academic Resources.” University of South Florida, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/academics/academic-resources.aspx
STUDENT LIFE
“Campus Life - Overview.” University of South Florida, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/campus-life/index.aspx
“Campus Life – Activities and Programs.” University of South Florida, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/campus-life/activities-programs.aspx
“Civic Engagement & Service – Work & Serve.” Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/leadership-civic-engagement/civic-engagement/work-and-serve.aspx
COSTS
“Find Out the Total University of South Florida – Main Campus Costs.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/paying-for-college/net-price/?_ga=2.89697179.1005667310.1540856054-1281538502.1539664298
“Resources – Hall Rates.” Housing and Residential Education, University of South Florida, https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/housing/resources/hall-rates.aspx
“Meal Plans – Returning/Off Campus Student Plans.” USF Dining Services, University of South Florida, https://usf.campusdish.com/MealPlans/Category?cat=Returning_Student_Plans_7858&lid=7858
Liberty University
PICTURE
“About_Hero.” Liberty University, Liberty University, https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiZ_7iR4J_eAhUL31MKHZYTBwQQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liberty.edu%2Faboutliberty%2F&psig=AOvVaw0UXJVew8oKuGZVp7cUqbZe&ust=1540493207062699
QUICK FACTS
“Liberty University Quick Facts.” Liberty University, Liberty University,http://www.liberty.edu/aboutliberty/index.cfm?PID=6925
“Liberty University Data and Information Overview.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/liberty-university/
“Liberty University Graduation Rate and Retention Rates.” College Factual, College Factual,https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/liberty-university/academic-life/graduation-and-retention/?_ga=2.194632548.891031043.1539923443-1281538502.1539664298#GraduationRate
“Lynchburg, VA Crime Rates.” Neighborhood Scout, Location, Inc., https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/va/lynchburg/crime
MAJOR
“Mechanical Engineering (B.S.).” Liberty University, Liberty University, http://www.liberty.edu/academics/engineering&computationalsciences/index.cfm?PID=29561
WHY LIBERTY
“About Liberty.” Liberty University, Liberty University,https://www.liberty.edu/aboutliberty/
“ABET Accreditation & Data.” Liberty University, Liberty University,http://www.liberty.edu/academics/engineering&computationalsciences/index.cfm?PID=18095
“Liberty University Campus Map.” Liberty University, Liberty University,http://www.liberty.edu/map/
LOCATION
“Our Thriving Campus.” Liberty University, Liberty University,https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=33805
“Liberty Mountain Trail System.” Liberty University, Liberty University, http://www.liberty.edu/campusrec/outdoorrec/index.cfm?PID=28189
HOUSING OPTIONS
“Residence Halls - Areas of Campus.” Liberty University, Liberty University, https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=9749
“Liberty University Campus Map.” Liberty University, Liberty University, http://www.liberty.edu/map/
ACADEMIC and STUDENT SERVICES
“College of Applied Studies & Academic Success.” Liberty University, Liberty University, https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=110
“Student Advocate Office.” Liberty University, Liberty University, https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=6653
“Student Counseling Services.” Liberty University, Liberty University, http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=161
STUDENT LIFE
“Tau Sigma National Honor Society.” Liberty University, Liberty University, https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=19139
“Clubs & Student Organizations.” Liberty University, Liberty University, https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=19868
COSTS
“Find Out the Total Liberty University Costs.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/liberty-university/paying-for-college/net-price/?_ga=2.119102857.1655985850.1540260794-1281538502.1539664298#secAverage
“Residence Halls - Areas of Campus.” Liberty University, Liberty University, https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=9749
“Plan Options.” Liberty University, Liberty University, https://liberty.sodexomyway.com/my-meal-plan/index
My Academic Plan (MAP)
“Associate in Science.” Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, http://cccti.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2017-2018/College-Catalog/Programs-of-Study-1/College-University-Transfer-Programs/Associate-in-Science-A10400
“NC Community College Four-Year Pathway Plan and Schedule of Courses for the Mechanical Engineering.” ncsu.edu, NC State University, https://admissions.ncsu.edu/apply/transfers/transfer-pathways/
“Course Catalog.” Registration & Records, NC State University, https://www.acs.ncsu.edu/php/coursecat/directory.php#course-search-results
Financial Plan
“NC Tech Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship.” NC Tech Association, NC TECH, https://www.nctech.org/about/education-foundation/scholarships.html?redir=301&src=/about/scholarship.aspx
“Larry K. & Nancy A. Monteith Endowed Scholarship.” NC State University Pack Assist, Blackbaud, Inc., https://ncsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/111085
“Mindy and Neil Grossman STEM Scholarship Fund.” Foundation University of South Florida, USF Foundation, Inc., https://foundation.usf.edu/here/scholarship-office/available-scholarships/need-merit-based-scholarships/mindy-and-neil-grossman-stem-scholarship-fund
“Academic Scholarship.” Liberty University, Liberty University, http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=24737
“Mechanical Engineer – Money and Outlook.” College Foundation of North Carolina,College Foundation of North Carolina, https://www1.cfnc.org/Plan/For_A_Career/Career_Profile/Career_Profile.aspx?id=mu1AXAP2FPAXUz7kSOfufoMms8XjAXAP3DPAXXAP3DPAX&screen=5
“Home Budget: Cost-of-Living Reality Check.” Quicken, Quicken Inc., https://www.quicken.com/home-budget-cost-living-reality-check
“IRS Tax Brackets & Deduction Amounts for Tax Year 2017.” US Tax Center at IRS.com, Private investor group focused on financial services, https://www.irs.com/articles/2017-federal-tax-rates-personal-exemptions-and-standard-deductions
Scarboro, Morgan. “State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2018.” Tax Foundation, Tax Foundation, 5 March 2018, https://taxfoundation.org/state-individual-income-tax-rates-brackets-2018/
Career Plan
“Mechanical Engineers – Job Outlook.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 13 April 2018, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm#tab-6
“Mechanical Engineers – How to Become One.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 13 April 2018, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm#tab-4
“Mechanical Engineers.” Occupational Employment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 13 April 2018, https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes172141.htm#st
“Mechanical Engineers – Work Environment.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 13 April 2018, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm#tab-3
“Mechanical Engineers – Pay.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 13 April 2018, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm#tab-5
“Mechanical Engineer – Money and Outlook.” College Foundation of North Carolina, College Foundation, Inc., https://www1.cfnc.org/Plan/For_A_Career/Career_Profile/Career_Profile.aspx?id=mu1AXAP2FPAXUz7kSOfufoMms8XjAXAP3DPAXXAP3DPAX&screen=5
“Mechanical Engineer Asc.” Lockheed Martin, Lockheed Martin Corporation, https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/akron/mechanical-engineer-asc/694/9273070
“Mechanical Design Engineer.” Pratt and Whitney, United Technologies, https://jobs.pw.utc.com/job/middletown/mechanical-design-engineer/1737/9119416
“Mechanical Engineer with Engineering Design Skills Salary at Lockheed Martin Corp.” PayScale, PayScale, Inc., https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Mechanical_Engineer/Salary/cbde9535/Lockheed-Martin-Corp-Engineering-Design
“Average Design Engineer Salary at Pratt and Whitney.” PayScale, PayScale, Inc., https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Design_Engineer/Salary/df615ebc/Pratt-and-Whitney
“ASME.” ASME, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, https://www.asme.org
“American Society for Engineering Education.” ASEE - American Society for Engineering Education, ASEE.org, https://www.asee.org