Tag: advice

Second-year: lessons and learning

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 don’t 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: lessons and learning

“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

How to ̶s̶u̶r̶v̶i̶v̶e̶ thrive in Part 2 Civil – from this year’s Part 2 Civil students | #4

With the end of the academic year coming to a close, I thought it would be really valuable to hear from other Part 2 Civil students and get their perspectives of Civil this year. So I’ve reached out to a few second year students with different experiences with how they got into Civil to ask…Continue Reading How to ̶s̶u̶r̶v̶i̶v̶e̶ thrive in Part 2 Civil – from this year’s Part 2 Civil students | #4