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WHAT I WISH I KNEW IN FIRST YEAR:TIPS TO HELP YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
ENGINEERING EDUCATION
AGENDA
Introduction Academic Extracurricular Conclusions
INTRODUCTION Nikola Maric 5th year of Engineering Physics & Management Welcome Week Organizer, Engineering Physics
Club, Engineering and Management Club
Mike Kovacs 5th year, Civil Engineering & Society Store management, Welcome Week Organizer,
MES Executive, ESSCO President
MOST IMPORTANT TAKE-AWAY
One size does not fit all Take notes, look back in a month Take chances, try new things
ACADEMICS
The first month is a great opportunity to get organized, get to know your resources for help, read ahead, etc.
You will have a steady work load from October to exams
Going to class helps keep it on your radarProfessors often give tips and hints in class
USE THE FIRST MONTH OF EACH SEMESTER WISELY
ENGAGE YOURSELF IN YOUR LECTURES AND CLASSES
Get more out of your lectures; Easier to stay awake Ask questions and make comments If you don’t feel comfortable asking in class – Go
talk to your professor and TA’s outside of class Each class may have a different “style”
GET TO KNOW THESE PEOPLE...
Your Professors and Teaching AssistantsKnowing these people will help you feel more
comfortable when asking for helpThese people are helpful in the future
Senior StudentsThey have been through it, and have received similar
support
Purchasing USED books from senior studentsFacebookMac Eng Society Bookswap
This is happening NOW!!!
Comments:Cheaper than buying brand newMay not be current Edition, but content is likely similar
Online book rentalsPhysicalPDF’s/Digital
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET BOOKS
Titles – The McMaster Campus Book StoreLocated in Gilmour Hall B-101, attached to student
centerComments:
Expensive
LibraryMany classes have books reserved in the libraryBorrow when needed
Comments:There is a chance it may not be available when
you need it
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET BOOKS
DON’T LET YOUR FIRST FEW MARKS UPSET YOU
Expectations are often not met immediatelyUse this as an opportunity to revaluate study habitsTry to find help from professors, study groups, etc It is still possible to do well if you are proactive
“Work Hard, Play Hard”As much pressure as there is to study and work hard,
taking a break helps you relax and exposes you to other areas
EXTRA CURRICULAR
ProfessionalismCommunication and Networking
Technical skills Social skills
THERE’S MORE TO UNIVERSITY THAN GRADES
University Education
Grades Skills Social Capital
…Other Things
DON’T BE AFRAID OF GETTING INVOLVED!
Getting involved exposes you to new opportunities and experiences
Don’t be afraid to lose electionsRunning is enough to make your point
The MES is a resource to start new projects
LEARN FROM BAD EXPERIENCES
You will meet a lot of different people during your university life
Different people means different opinions/behaviours which may result in disagreements
You will not love every experience you have if you are doing University right
Reflect on these experiences to improve your future
ENGINEERS DO MORE THAN ENGINEER
An engineering degree provides you with a wide variety of valuable skills
Engineers are found in a wide variety of industries:PoliticsLawHealth
10 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IMMEDIATELY Attend an MES Meeting Join a committee (social, academic, sports, etc.) Start an intramural team Run for a Council Position Write for an MES publication (Frequency, Plumbline, etc.) Become a Welcome Week leader Apply for a TA Position Organize a competition team Participate in mentorship programs Be yourself! (My generic cheesy last item)
CONCLUSIONS
Make sure you work hard but also get involved Take advantage of your resources – both
academic and extra curricular