I am looking for websites showing what kind of characteristics--i.e,
be skeptical, practical, think out of the box, etc--a student should
have after going through college education in the field of
engineering, thanks a lot!

Probably they should have technical skills of some kind, and be
technically inclined in general.

omniscientbeing-ga
Google Answers Researcher

As an recent graduate of Engineering myself, I would think carefully
about your application. I applied for engineering as it seemed to
combine my previous studies of maths physics and chemistry. I have a
logical mind and capable of dealing with the mathematics of the
course. I did however make the wrong choice as I knew from the start
that I didnt want to become an engineer, but thought I would study the
subject as it is well-known as a difficult discipline and course. You
need to ask yourself:
Do I want to become an engineer,
I am sufficiently interested by the course.
If not I would apply to study a core subject which you already enjoy
such as maths, Chemistry etc.... The most important thing is that you
get your degree...
FOr more advice check this out
http://www.nyu.edu/cas/Academic/Programs/engineering/Info/Check_List.html