Secondly, there will be many problems in modeling that you haven't encountered before, so exercise your ability to solve new problems. At the same time, when faced with a problem that is difficult to solve for several days, your patience and willpower will also be exercised.
Also, modeling is not a task that one person can complete. You will learn the division of labor and cooperation of the team, and discover and use your own advantages.
In addition, modeling requires a lot of computer knowledge, and you should learn to use matlab or lingo, which many engineering students are likely to encounter in their future study and work.
Finally, to put it bluntly, you can win the prize. If it is a national competition, it will be helpful for the postgraduate entrance examination and re-examination. As long as you win the prize, you will definitely get a credit award from the school, which will help you get a scholarship.