The courses I have undertaken this semester have all been challenging but rewarding. One of these, Team Project 1, was quite time consuming but I really enjoyed the experience it gave me and I am sure I can apply what I have leaned to future practical projects.
One highlight this semester was an opportunity to attend the UQ Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Scholarship Student Seminar. The guest speaker for this event was Professor John Belcher, Professor of Physics at MIT. His presentation was excellent and gave me an insight into his areas of interest, namely space plasma physics. Professor Belcher was the principal investigator on the Voyager Plasma Science Experiment and is now co-investigator on the Plasma Science Experiment on board the Voyager Interstellar Mission.
Being a QRC scholarship student ambassador gives me opportunities to interact with other young people and promote the resources sector. In June I met with some BMA work experience high school students to talk about doing engineering at UQ. I told them what I have experienced so far in my time at uni, and what they may expect when they begin their university studies.
I have also started to apply for vacation work. Hopefully I will be successful as I feel this will give me real life experience and an insight into professional engineering.
I'll try to start making regular posts here to let everyone know what's happening and how things change as I progress through my university life
Until then "You stay classy San Diego"
