And just like that, it’s already Week 12 of Semester Two, which means classes are finishing up (for the year!), we’re heading into the second exam season, and this is my final post on the Part II blog. I thought what better way to celebrate than do a big recap of the year that has…Continue Reading SOFTENG Wrapped 2025
I’ve been interested in software engineering for a long time. My dad, a software engineer, got me started – I was nine years old when one day he took me to the family computer and taught me basic HTML and CSS. As a kid, I had loved using “the computer”, playing around in Photoshop, Word,…Continue Reading My Software Origin Story
It is the dream of many engineering students to land a job in Australia: the land of higher pay, more opportunities and a better life. (Engineering Revue did an excellent musical parody about it this year.) While I can’t speak for the other specialisations, Software has a number of overseas opportunities with companies such as…Continue Reading How to Get An Overseas Internship (feat. an Atlassian Grad) ✈️️
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
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
You might have seen videos of OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 model and all the impressive things it can do when it comes to coding: creating a fluid dynamics simulation, a 3D racing game or even a basic working Photoshop clone. That leaves the question on the mind of every software engineering student, and anyone considering studying…Continue Reading Software Engineers vs AI: Who Will Win?
The best way to determine whether software engineering is the right specialisation for you is to start working on a project and writing some code. It’s one thing to learn coding through a course (like in high school or ENGGEN 131), but it’s another thing to work on a “real” project, navigating design challenges, fixing…Continue Reading Code First, Commit Later: A Software Litmus Test
Hello its me again ʕ ´• ᴥ•ʔʕ•ﻌ•ʔ, Welcome to the last blog of the semester! I hope everyone has been doing well during this busy time of year with exams underway. 🎧☕📝 Initially, I was only going to do an FAQ, but I thought I might as well get more personal for this final post…Continue Reading A day in the life of a software engineering student, FAQs and goodbyes
Hello everyone ❀⸜(˶´ ˘ `˶)⸝❀ Let us continue on our journey through part 2 software, where today’s topic is semester two courses and (as always) some general tips and advice on surviving the semester (ദ്ദി ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ ). With the year ending soon, I thought it would be the most appropriate time to share my thoughts…Continue Reading software: a semester two review (feat. chiikawa)
Hello hello everyone (૭ ｡•̀ ᵕ •́｡ )૭. Let us continue our journey through part 2 of software engineering, with today’s topic being internships. 🧑💼🏢 I think most people at the moment are feeling the pressure over the year nearly being over and considerably fewer jobs than in previous years… BUT hopefully, this will improve…Continue Reading software internships: navigating through a tough job market