Engineering
Burnout and stress at uni
It’s that time of the semester again. Currently, classes have ended for the semester. It’s a relief to finally be done – but there are still exams looming in the not-too-far future, and lab reports are still due. For me, this semester has been one that has...
Summer Research Scholarships – the what, the why, and the how
For most programmes at the university, summer break runs from around mid November to mid February. In 2022–2023, I chose to complete a Summer Research Scholarship with the university under the faculty of medical and health sciences during summer break - and those...
Maths 199: How I Became a Hacker, Oracle and Artist
Hey readers, It's-a-me, Kerryn, writing my very first blog as one of your 2023 Content Creators! I’ve been a huge fan of the Inside Word for a long time - those life-at-University tales are just so intriguing. And now as a proud UoA student, it's time for me to...
Identifying as Queer in Engineering and Design (Part 2/2)
Hello everyone! Welcome to Part 2/2 of my blog on queer experiences in the Design and Engineering programmes at UoA. Time to talk about the one you (may or may not) have all been waiting for: Engineering! Personally, I’ve found it really interesting to compare and...
Internship Insights from an Engineering Student
Curious what it's like doing a summer internship or working part-time during the semester? Wondering what's the difference between the two in terms of experience, and which one is ultimately more valuable? You've come to the right place!
Summer School: Who needs sun when you have schoolwork?
Do you like spending your summer indoors, staring at a laptop screen and not socialising with anyone? Do you enjoy devoting hours to schoolwork while everyone else is enjoying the sun? Then sign up for summer school and sell your free time — and your soul — to get...
Project management strategies from a stressed Engineering and Design conjoint student
Curious how one manages to stay on top of uni work, especially while doing two degrees at once? Wondering what exactly someone gets up to in an engineering and design conjoint? Look no further! Here, I'll tell you a bit about the first semester of my conjoint and how I managed to stay (mostly) on top of the at-times intense workload.
Conjoints – an update. Vlog
https://youtu.be/kUdnfavYl1Q
Planning on studying Engineering, Law, or Medicine…? Vlog
Hey guys, I realised that it would be much more interesting filming myself completing a puzzle, than me talking, so enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhBXD1d07YE&feature=youtu.be Disclaimer: as always, don't take my word for it, seek academic...
You’re just an “Applied Scientist”
As some of you may know (from my rather concise bio), I study engineering, and it has been a running joke on my floor that us engineering students are simply "applied scientists". This has gotten on my nerves, since it has made me feel a bit self conscious about...
Interview with a lecturer!
Tired of hearing me talk about myself (*unanimous nods*)? Want some opinions and advice from an actual lecturer (*nodding intensifies *)? Wonder what life was like back when they were university students (*a shout erupts from the back "Get on with it!"*)? Alright,...
Expectation vs. Reality
Having been at the University of Auckland for three semesters now it’s hard to imagine life before university. I was quite nonchalant as a Year 13 students about the concept of entering university because pretty much all my friends were heading to UoA too. It was...
A Guide to Exams
Studying is one of my least favourite things to do at university, however during this wonderful time period of exams we are in, it’s a must. It is time consuming, can be boring, stressful and a source of comparison to others. I have always found that the way I...
Favourites, University of Auckland edition!
Hello Hello! A bit of a light hearted post today, I’ll be sharing with you all my ‘favourite’ things, UoA edition! Favourite study spot: I’d like to say picnicking at Albert Park because that would be a great pun to start off this post. Unfortunately, my actual...
Jump from first to second year: part 2
Hello Hello Hello! Welcome back to the second part of the ‘jump from first to second year’ if you haven’t read the first part, I recommend you check it out here because everything would make more...
