Kia Ora! My name is Julie and I will be your Part II blogger for Mechanical Engineering! My dream was to build a theme park (but other moving things all sound cool!) which is why I am here! My hobbies include reading, writing, and watching comics. I usually hang around the engineering building, so if…Continue Reading Welcome to Mechanical Engineering!
So long, and thanks for all the fish
And just like that, you have officially past the end of your first year đ„ł! Good job for getting through this far, and hope you didn’t get too demoralised by certain courses which I shall not name. I’m sure y’all got plans for this big summer break, now that the Auckland is gradually opening up. Enjoy…Continue Reading So long, and thanks for all the fish
Semester 2 Stimulations: a Wrap-up?
Boom. Before you know it, semester two’s over already. Wow, who would have thought? It felt like we just went into lockdown a few days ago, but you wake up one day and puff, no more classes. Finally, time to catch up on all those lectures you missed the week before the exams đ. But…Continue Reading Semester 2 Stimulations: a Wrap-up?
Internship Interdictions
If you have mates in second or third year, you’ve probably seen them getting stressed about internships in the past couple weeks. Indeed, internship has been on practically everyone’s mind. The Faculty recommends doing one internship after second year, and another one after the third, so no doubt people would be in a frenzy. Equally,…Continue Reading Internship Interdictions
Lock(down)smithing
And… here we go again. August 17, 15:03, 206-115. The news dropped. Delta emerging, lockdown imposing, hug your mates and say goodbyes, online lectures await. I expected a lockdown for a while back then, but just like assignment deadlines, it hits you the hardest when its in your face. And now, Auckland’s broke its own…Continue Reading Lock(down)smithing
A Reasonable Approximation of Mech
Greetings! Seeing the mid-sem test seasonâs about to begin, why not read a couple blog posts? Might make a good break in between your studies đ. Now, I know my first post is a bit⊠unconventional, so itâs fitting to do a follow up here. This time, less narration, more opinions. Firstly, a proper introduction…Continue Reading A Reasonable Approximation of Mech
Mech is Coming
The night is dark and full of terrors. Wind howled in the night sky, trees battered against moonlit windows. Used mugs clustered on the counter, their contents consumed. The perpetrators lurk around a table nearby, amidst a pile of books and screens. Their caffeine-infused throats chanted elusive words, passed down from ancient times. âWhy isnât…Continue Reading Mech is Coming
Part II Mechatronics: Round 1
Semester One was a bit of a shock, to say the least. I definitely felt the step up, and at times it felt like it was more like a climb. The âPart II Bluesâ hit me really hard so here are some tips and course overviews for budding Part II Mechatronics Engineers to avoid that……Continue Reading Part II Mechatronics: Round 1
Into the Fire
Iâm aware that I never introduced myself with my last blog, so I suppose I should get that over and done with. Hi, my names Connor Pearson. Iâm studying a Mechanical Engineering/Biology Conjoint. My home town is Napier (about halfway down the East Coast of the North Island). Itâs a really great place, especially in…Continue Reading Into the Fire
What Doesn’t Kill You
Youâd hope that after a whole year studying engineering, Iâd have some idea about the specialisation of my choice, but I can honestly say that I had no idea. The last few minutes before the submission deadline were some of the most nerve-racking of my life as I underwent a soul-searching journey to decide what…Continue Reading What Doesn’t Kill You