Studying towards a听Bachelor of Engineering with Honours听in Mechatronics Engineering, and a听Diploma in Languages听in German and Russian
What led you to Mechatronics?
When I was a kid I was obsessed with transformers, which led to a fascination for robots. I鈥檝e really enjoyed my first specialist year. It鈥檚 been very hands on and I鈥檝e done some really creative design projects. It鈥檚 great to wire up the circuits and see everything happen.
And you're studying languages too?
Yes, I study German. When I graduate I want to go into Biomedical Engineering or Medical Physics. I want to create helpful things like MRI machines and artificial limbs. Europeans are leaders in that area, so I thought learning German would be a great way to open up opportunities over there.
How has UC supported you to follow your passions?
I explained my intentions to the head of Mechatronics. He helped me make a plan that combines Mechatronics, medical physics and German, and only adds six months to my degree. They鈥檝e been extremely helpful and understanding in making the adjustments I need.
What else have you been up to?
When I got to uni, I walked around at Clubs Day to see what I could find. I joined the snow sports club. We go away for weekends and it鈥檚 a great way to relax and chill out. Through club contacts I even managed to get a three month job at a hotel in Japan, about 200m from a chairlift. I never would have thought of doing that if I hadn鈥檛 made those connections.
Sounds like you've had a really well-rounded experience!
Yeah! Some people think an engineering degree is restrictive, but it鈥檚 not. Taking German is giving me worldwide options. Even being part of the Snow Sports club and traveling to Japan has added to my confidence in pursuing overseas opportunities. My degree is flexible and highly creative 鈥 it鈥檚 much more than just maths and physics!
What's the secret to getting the most out of UC?
Broaden yourself by taking subjects outside of your degree. For me, that鈥檚 been combining languages with engineering. UC has helped me create a course of study that is completely individual to me. I haven鈥檛 been limited at all by wanting to do something out of the normal.
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