u/MethodOk4483

Hey everyone, I’m a first-year Chemical Engineering student and I’m trying to map out what the next few years should look like career-wise.
I was wondering if anyone could share a general timeline for things like:
When it’s a good time to start applying for internships/co-ops
When I should start working on personal or academic projects
What kinds of projects ChemE students typically do (especially early vs later in undergrad)
Right now I’m just trying to understand what I should be focusing on each year so I don’t fall behind or miss opportunities. Any advice or personal experiences would really help.