So, you’re at that crucial crossroads where you’re eyeing the fields of Civil and Structural Engineering, yet you’re grappling with understanding the differences that set the two apart. Hey, we’ve all been there! If you’re seeking clarity, you’re in for a treat as we construct an understanding of the two disciplines. First off, let’s get…Continue Reading Civil, Structural – Whats different !?
Part II Semester 1…. Well you’re probably wondering how the Civil program is structured….. Heres a rundown of Part II Semester 1: Two Civil papers (Civil 203& Civil 203). A structural paper (Strcteng 200), and a general engineering paper (Engsci 211). Allow me to break them down for you. ENGSCI 211 (Mathematical Modelling II aka…Continue Reading Part II Semester 1 overview
Welcome to my blog! I’m Alex, currently in my second year specialised in Civil Engineering. It feels like just yesterday where I was in your shoes completing Part I. My academic journey began at Rosmini College on the North Shore where in Year 13, I discovered my passion for technology and Earth & Space science,…Continue Reading Backstory and Intro – Why did I choose Civil?
Part 2 of Civil has been an interesting year. There has been a lot of ups and downs, especially during the first semester with the ten million deadlines (or what felt like ten million deadlines) hitting you all at once. I wish someone had told me beforehand that it’s the most stressful semester out of…Continue Reading Recap of Part 2 Civil and Final Thoughts | #7
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
So, if you haven’t heard enough about it already, Civil has five papers. But when wanting to learn more about the courses, often times reading the course descriptions can make very little sense given the jargon (I gave up trying to decipher what the topics were and just thought to let fate surprise me). Nor…Continue Reading Literally no one: // Every Civil Engineering student: cIViL hAS fIVE paPERs | #3
“Let’s just say the exam mean was 33.7/100 and the high was 82.” Prior to the start of second year – I, like any other prospective Part 2 Civil student – braced myself for a five-paper semester (if this is the first post you’re reading from me, I actually am taking six papers in my…Continue Reading Pre-semester jitters 😬 and why Civil | #2
Happy accident or not, you’ve stumbled across my blog page. Welcome! I’m Cailey, and as of this time in writing I am a second year Civil Engineering student doing a conjoint degree with Arts (I major in Japanese – for all those who are curious!) Hopefully through my future posts you are able to get…Continue Reading Q&A TAG – who runs the 2019 Civil blog ❓🤔 | #1
Hi again everyone! How is it week 4 of sem 2 already? Kind of crazy how each week seems to fly by quicker than the last. I’ll definitely take it though if it means we are getting closer to a summer break. This new semester has already been quite the experience, with new classes and…Continue Reading Semester 1 Summary
Hey everyone! My name is Anton, and I am a Part II Civil and Environmental Engineering student. Hopefully I’ll be able to give a fairly good representation of the whirlwind that is Part II Civil and perhaps even provide some cheeky tips on how to survive the year. Unlike other specialisations, Civil has the vaunted…Continue Reading The Whirlwind