The majority of EngSci students participate in the Professional Experience Year (PEY) program during their studies. The program’s 12 to 16 month placements help them gain valuable work experience and allow them to home in on their own professional strengths and goals. For some, like Askar Kazbekov (EngSci 1T5 + PEY, UTIAS MASc candidate), the experience is a first step to some pretty far-out goals.