Hi.
As a student, you can join IEEE for a small cost. The periodicals and magazines are generally 1/2 price. There may be local IEEE groups you can join. For example, there have been many meetings that I have attended, usually luncheon discussions, but often full-day seminars on specific topics arranged by the local IEEE group. I am a member of a local IEEE Innovation Study Group.
The costs will go up after you are no longer a student, but then the membership is great for continuing education and contacts.
At one time, I also belonged to the
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