What was a highlight or favourite moment from your time at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV?
My fondest memories at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV were made in the Capstone Lab at SRYE Campus, with my Capstone project group mates. Countless hours were spent ideating, iterating, constructing, and testing our Rain Garden prototype, but many hours were also spent conversing and enjoying each other’s company. I would like to think we had the perfect balance of work and play, and I’m glad we did because the fun made the hard work more bearable.
How has your experience at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV prepared you for your career path?
The depth and variety of coursework that I have experienced through the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) has enabled me to consider many different engineering-related career paths. However, I believe the most valuable pieces of knowledge that I have received through the SEE program to be the advice and wisdom passed onto me by my experienced professors, many of whom worked as engineers in the field.
What advice would you like to share to students in their first year?
University is hard, do not be discouraged by a bad grade or seemingly insurmountable workload. Stay organized, take things step by step, and persevere, it will all be worth it. Don’t try to do it all on your own either, instructors and TAs are always willing to help, and classmates can help keep you on track.
What are your current plans?
I am currently in the process of moving across the country, to Montreal. I would like to experience life elsewhere and immerse myself in a different culture. I plan to find industry work there, utilizing my experience gained through co-op placements, and if the opportunity arises, further my education.