This blog addresses a crucial aspect of an EngSci student’s journey: securing summer i*ternsh*ps. So, this is going to be one of those useful blogs, where I first discuss my J-word hunt experience and later offer advice on how to make the J-word hunt experience for the 800 hours of practical work requirement go well…Continue Reading The I-word tips after my J*b hunting experience
Specs 101 πππ: A Complete (& Controversial) Overview of UoA’s Engineering Courses βοΈπ»
Ok, so once upon a time back to not-so-long-ago August, your lecturers probably mentioned spec choices to you, or you’ve at least probably starting to have a little think about what you might pick. Or, maybe you’re a student looking into studying engineering in the future, or you’re looking into switching specialisations. And if you’re…Continue Reading Specs 101 πππ: A Complete (& Controversial) Overview of UoA’s Engineering Courses βοΈπ»
Second-year: Everything it has taught me
During the mid-semester break, I considered switching to computer systems engineering. Compsys has everything I like about mechatronics. Embedded systems. Electronics. Software. Hardware. And it has none of what I donβt like about mechatronics. Dynamics. Thermofluids. Mechanical theory. But knowing where your degree goes is much more important than whether or not you like what…Continue Reading Second-year: Everything it has taught me
A Part III Student’s Perspective on Software
As a Part II software student, the information I can tell you about this degree is limited, having only been in this specialisation for less than one year. When you’re choosing specialisations, it’s definitely worth considering what you might get up to during the later parts of your degree. I recommend having a look through…Continue Reading A Part III Student’s Perspective on Software
a letter to my first year self
This blog is a little different to the rest Itβs a poem, or letter (Iβm trying my best) Now it may come off very cheesy indeed, But the hope is to help out a first-year friend in need Let me share my Welly background (the land of the hills) Lots of music, and hockey, and…Continue Reading a letter to my first year self
Finding Your Tribe
Actually, I wanna talk to you guys about friends. I’d say its a lot harder than in high school, where you make friends out of being stuck with them from 9 to 3 every weekday. Still, there are many ways you can make and keep new friends in university. If you’re worried about how you’re gonna connect with people in your second year onwards (like I definitely have), then this blog is for you….Continue Reading Finding Your Tribe
What Actually IS Structural Engineering? + Why YOU should do it
I got the idea for this post after randomly having a Part l approach me asking the question: What on earth is Structural Engineering, and how is it any different from Civil? The short answer is Structural = buildings π‘ + bridges π and Civil = ground β + wastewater π¦ (lol :P). Despite the…Continue Reading What Actually IS Structural Engineering? + Why YOU should do it
Electrical Essentials
Items I used in the past two years We can increase our survivability in Electrical Engineering by purchasing certain items. Here is my list of items i used to help me push through the madness engineering likes to throw at us. Powerful computer As Electrical Engineers we run a lot of programs either to emulate…Continue Reading Electrical Essentials
A student review of every p2 Engsci core paper + electives!
The next and most important part in an Engsci student’s journey is choosing electives, and this blog is here to help you in that regard, as well as give a student review of all the core Engsci papers! So, let’s get moving: Engsci is a degree known for its huge list of papers and possible…Continue Reading A student review of every p2 Engsci core paper + electives!
A jobless hunt? Advice for CE internships
Helloo and welcome back! As we hit the last half of semester 2, Part II engineering probably feels closer than ever. And while I have, and I’m sure you have too, been busy with all the assignments, group projects and tests that seem to take up every spare time during the semester, there’s also this…Continue Reading A jobless hunt? Advice for CE internships