So Basil and I have talked about how to GET IN to your specialisation choice (specifically biomedical hehe)…but…what if you miss the mark? If there is one thing that everyone’s unanimously anxious about in first year, it’s this: getting in to your first-choice specialisation. People with GPAs from like 0.1 to 8.9 always have the…Continue Reading But, *le gasp*…what if I don’t get in…?
University Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
Here is a list of tips that have helped me in my university life. Some of these might be obvious, but I thought I’d compile a list in case someone finds it helpful. If you have any tips or tricks that people might not know about, feel free to share them in the comments of…Continue Reading University Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
Recap of Sem 1 Civil + Photo Dump!
Welcome back! In this post, I’m breaking down what to expect (course-wise) when heading into semester 1 civil, along with some tips I wish I had known before starting. To preface: everyone has different experiences with each course. While I found some courses more challenging, that doesn’t necessarily mean they will be the same for…Continue Reading Recap of Sem 1 Civil + Photo Dump!
Just a City Boy
Half Empty or Half Full? Can you believe half half the semester has already gone by? I sure do. So far this semester I’ve stayed till 12am in a lab, fluffed my interview and currently typing this up at uni. Yes. During the mid sem break. The jump in commitment expected from students has massively…Continue Reading Just a City Boy
“I volunteer as Tribute”: A complete guide to Clubs, Opportunities, and the Meaning of Life
I AM SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS. Y’all are about to get paid, have people think you’re really cool and active, and have a super hot LinkedIn. You’re welcome. Hey engineers 👋🍂 When asking for engineering and university advice, it is too common to be met with “Join clubs”, “Volunteer”, or “Start a personal project”….Continue Reading “I volunteer as Tribute”: A complete guide to Clubs, Opportunities, and the Meaning of Life
Six Weeks In: The Mechanical Engineering Mid-Semester Truth Bomb
What’s good, future engineers! Maadhav back again, writing this from the sacred sanctuary of mid-semester break (aka my bedroom at 1 PM still in yesterday’s clothes because time is a social construct when you’re on break). So we’re officially halfway through Semester 2, and I figured it was time for some brutal honesty about what…Continue Reading Six Weeks In: The Mechanical Engineering Mid-Semester Truth Bomb
Computer Systems Engineering Myth Busting
Today we shall be debugging👩💻 the most famous rumours and stereotypes about Computer Systems (CompSys) engineering! This post will help you clarify the difference between CompSys and other specialisations whilst giving you the scoop on a few of our Part II Courses! So, without further ado… lets get right to it!👉 CompSys is for people…Continue Reading Computer Systems Engineering Myth Busting
Wow, This Blog Came Late!
If you’re seeing this sentence, chances are that I pretty much speedran this ENTIRE blog. Usually, I’d be cooped up in my room on a Monday or Tuesday morning, peacefully writing at my own pace. But NOOOOOOO! University had other things in mind…and WOW, was it a hill to climb! As of writing this sentence,…Continue Reading Wow, This Blog Came Late!
EngSci Survival Kit: Tools That Prove We’re Built Different
Every EngSci student’s journey kicks off the same way: you turn up to the Part II field trip with a backpack, a hard hat, and only a faint idea that you’re about to be thrown into something intense. I covered that trip in detail in my last blog, but once it’s over, the real grind…Continue Reading EngSci Survival Kit: Tools That Prove We’re Built Different
The Real Reason I Chose Mechanical Engineering
Hey future engineers !!! Maadhav here again, back with another dose of reality mixed with questionable life decisions! So you’ve survived my first post about what mechanical engineering actually looks like, and now you’re probably wondering: “But WHY did this slightly unhinged individual choose this path of beautiful torture?” Buckle up, because this is the…Continue Reading The Real Reason I Chose Mechanical Engineering