Due to hugely popular demand, I’m going to try and feature other Mech students and see what they have to say about their student experience. First up is Keir Maguire:
I’m a 5th year student working on finishing 3rd year Mechanical Engineering in the Mechatronics Option. I did a year of Science before I switched into Engineering, because I wanted to gain more applicable and practical knowledge. The Mechanical Engineering Department, although not flawless, is a great environment to pursue your interests both in class, tutorials, and labs, and through extra-curricular pursuits. Many professors and TA’s are very interested in their student’s success and growth. The mechatronics option is especially interesting for the cross-discipline focus and the smaller classes.
I am also involved in Formula UBC, which is one of the best engineering teams, recognized across campus and industry, both locally and internationally. I have taken part in MEMS research, both as a research assistant and through additional projects, and the exposure to the people and research throughout Applied Science gave me confidence that I was pursuing a worthwhile degree. As well, being a Mechanical Engineering student has allowed me to do an internship in Germany for a summer and I hope to return there and to other countries to further my professional development while exploring the world.
