16 Tips I’d Give Myself Before Studying Engineering
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- As I’m about to graduate from Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo next month, I looked back at the last 5 years and I realized that there’s a lot that I wish I could tell myself back in 2016…so I decided to share it with you! Here are the tips:
1. Have a portfolio of your work
2. Engineering is so much harder & more stressful when you study alone
3. Never buy textbooks brand new
4. Make cheat sheets for your exams
5. Save your notes
6. Grades don’t matter
7. Travel Abroad
8. Take Photos and Videos of Everything
9. Ignore the Anxiety
10. Everyone in your class is more similar to you than you think
11. Don’t be Competitive or Toxic
12. There’s nothing wrong with skipping lectures
13. It’s totally normal to fall behind in your University Work
14. Use LinkedIn more than you already do
15. Invest your money
16. Learn Everything Online
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Knowing when to skip lectures is huge. My physics III professor was notorious for saying he didn’t teach to test, even though exams were 70% of our grade. After bombing the first exam, I stopped going to class and taught myself through practice problems in the textbook. Was able to kill the last two exams and the final and pulled my first A in a physics class.
Yo👏 props nice job
actually this is genuinely good advice. my biggest struggle is skipping lectures, afraid I might miss something EVEN THOUGH i get 0 things from the lecture and instead is making me waste my time.
I learned this in cc. I had a professor that was so nice but his lectures were a waste of time. I couldn't understand a thing. He had a ta that offered weekly study sessions and I was the only one who went. I did the study sessions and skipped class except for exams.
I’m hoping to do the same thing. My prof just reads off her slides and the text book actually has really good examples and problems so I’m going to study alot for her final after bombing the midterm. She is notorious for making her final pass-proof so im hoping for a 70 if not higher
Note to self: worship the sacred textbooks
One of the best "advice to engineering students" kind of video I have ever seen. Point 11 is important, because engineering students are like everyone else. They want to make themselves appear better than they are but in reality many of them are more confused and struggling then they let on. My first roommate spent 5 to 8 hrs a day studying for EE. He had the aptitude and didnt make fun of other majors. Name was Tommy. I do and always will respect him. He graduated in Electrical engineering and yet still found time to workout and play basketball. What a phenomenal student. Never heard him putting down people. In any major.
Tommy is elite
@@TamerShaheen i'm an old man, is mechatronics really really hard to get degree? i'm very interested in robotic drones and hydraulics, but i have always been crappy at math. I do have a great imagination at creating things. How hard was it for you to study this degree?
@@kaleeysmith8801im studying physics, so i dont know personally how difficult engineering is. But all my friends are studying engineering. In my opinion the main problem at engineering is that professors throw up a lot of information not giving a shit if you understood the lectures or not. They also study too many things in a very small period of time. My advice for you is to try to study basics of mathematics that professors take for granted like trigonometry, pre calculus, and some concepts about basics of physics like dynamics, mechanic, cinematic, electrodynamics.
Sorry if my english is bad, but i'm italian.
Also dont worry about the university. I got in my course like 3 old men (i guess they are like 60 years old), and they are doing their best, so you can do it. Also, if you are more interested in creating things, try to consider a design university degree, or just a master degree after a mechanical engineering degree.
Hi old man @@kaleeysmith8801i don't agree with a reply saying u should get design engineering, cos after that ur job will only be about planning.
Get engineerinh that's more hands on, during college, it's all theoratical stuff but after college ur now qualified to make something like drones since u have the "college knowledge"
Me and my friends would go to school that first week and scan the whole book in the library as a pdf. Sometimes we sold it for $5
LMAO that’s an absolute finesse
@Darius the business man himself
say that to the piracy industry
This is business
its not good, but who cares. education should be free, in this case this is nothing. Students always try to save the money in any way and there is nothing wrong with that
This is genuinely good advice, I thought that it would another one of those typical advice videos and when I saw the tips, I am genuinely surprised by how much value you give to the university experience which a lot of engineering students tend to forget when all they see is grades.
Thanks 😅 yea grades are def not the number one priority when studying engineering
I had exactly the same thoughts, this video totally changed my perspective of university
As a 2nd year Electrical and Aerospace Engineering student, the advice given was spot on. Especially with the internship bit. Creating a LinkedIn and getting connected with people in the field will work miracles later down the line.
I’m thinking of doing Aerospace engineering. How do you like it so far?
@@anthonymonterroza7875 my advice is not to do aerospace engineering specifically. Not bc its not good. It is, but if u are passionate and dedicated to learn beyond what the college teaches u can make $130K a year which is one of the highest u can make in the engineering profession behind petroleum engineering. But u shouldn't because it limits u just in that field. I'd say go to mechanical engineering instead. They are very flexible and you can do any engineering job while others r stuck doing marine engineering for example. U can be a aerospace engineer as a mechanical engineer, work in the automotive car industry, work in the marine engineer field, be a hvac engineer and a thermal engineer to name a few. Why limit yourself when a mechanical engineer can do ur job?? Just do mechanical and be the Swiss army knife of engineers.
@@banner7310 ohh, yeahh, i found what i neeedd! Thanks man!
@@banner7310 should the same apply to civil?
Having to connect just to be able to get jobs is so insanely stupid and unfair, the fact that you guys push it so much is actually pathetic, so if you have all the credentials and skills but you aren't as connected as someone who just happened to be born into a good situation, you can't get a job?, like that's so insanely stupid
Started engineering this year and my anxiety is through the roof cause Im falling a bit behind. Thanks for the tips
That’s totally normally tbh...it gets easier with time
bruh, it gets only worse into the second and third year. You will get to a point where falling behind will be the usual state. But you will get through and that will make you stronger and more resilient
The first year is usually very general. Subsequent years, after you have declared your major, will become more focused. This first year is your foundation.
I am a mechanical engineer with 35 years experience who regularly works with ME students and this is excellent advice! The foreign internship might be a bit of a steep hill to climb, but the advice about focusing on work experience vs good grades is spot on. I have hired many interns and we do pay some attention to GPA, but much more to any hands-on experience (even self-directed projects) that show some aptitude for practical engineering skills.
Got my first exam today in my first year of engineering and it didn’t go very well. I was feeling a bit sad because I studied a lot and was really confident I would do good, but this video made me remember why I chose to study engineering and gave me some good tips. Very good advice!
This has been really helpful, I’m planning on starting my engineering course next year and there’s definitely things on this list I never would’ve thought of. Thanks, keep up the great work!
Already halfway through my third year, and these are all things I had to pick up along the way, usually learning the hard way. Great video!
this was so incredibly helpful! thank you for posting it. it’s nice to hear some points ive heard before but more elaborated. it was really reassuring :)
this video was mad good, you really got straight to the points and explained everything really well. I was on the edge of switching majors but relating to so much of what you said it changed my opinion and showed me im not alone, Thanks man!
I wish I had been shown this video back when I was still in college. You share some of the most meaningful things someone could ever be told that you rarely ever hear in other vids, and it doesn't require you to be "smart" to understand the value behind each tip. I'm sure you've saved a lot of nervous freshmen to seniors from an anxiety-inducing first or final year with this. Much respect 🙏🏽
It is so funny that I found out this video.
This is all so true. I am currently on my second year of college, about to transfer to a university and I can relate to almost all of the tips.
I have so many concerns and most of them are covered here.
I really appreciate this video because it is so relatable.
I literally can share a story for each tip you have on the video.
Thank you so much for your amazing videos. Keep it up.
Thanks and I’m glad u liked it :)
I agree with you completely on skipping class to catch up and everyone falling behind. I do and see that very much as a civil engineer student.
Good advice for someone starting out. I have been an engineer for 40 years. My resume would look like a book. You need to tailor your portfolio towards the position you want.
I just learned this from an employee I was working with. He worked a security job at night but during the day he was a director at a job corps. He said he had multiple resumes depending on the job.
Happy I found this channel now while I am studying Electrical Enginnering. I am only in my second year but I will for sure remember this channel for advice now and in the future. Thanks a lot!
Amazing tips!
I'm in my first year of engineering,and I will try doing them:)
Great video. My son is taking Mechatronics at Waterloo. Unfortunately is first year just finished and it was all online. He did well but no one in his first year could find a co op due to covid killing most internships. Hopefully next year will be better for him in terms of finding a co-op. I will definitely pass this video on to him
Yea make sure that he uses this time to work on a portfolio of personal projects as well as use LinkedIn
Tamer
I just started my first year of Engineering at the University of Calgary. The tips in this video are so relatable and valuable.
Thank you :)
I'm an incoming 3rd year civil engineering student, I envy that your school has an academic break before midterms/finals exam because my university don't have that, and I am struggling in doing academic works and reviewing, my time for reviewing is so limited because I have some deadlines to beat. I am not a procrastinator I usually does my work ahead of time but this online set up is really a burden to me.
Yea online school can be tough for all of us. I work and study with a small group of friends and helps make online school a little better
What advice would you give to high school students looking to major in civil engineering in college?
2 years later how's life as a civil engineer?
I graduated civil engineering and now I am preparing for the licensure examination, so far so good. next year I'm gonna be a professional Registered Civil engineer.
@@igcasmariavictoria961 any tips what to expect in the next terms? I'm taking civil engineering too and oh boy calculus is hard and drawing class is super frustrating
As a 2nd-year Automotive Engineering student, I really appreciate this video. Especially about the portfolio. I'm definitely going to make one. Also, We are not allowed to take a cheat sheet but that is a great way to review every key point before an exam. Thank you very much for the video! 😊
Glad it brought u value :)
Im thinking of going into automotive engineering but there arent may universities that have the program near me. Which university do you attend?
@@JazzyMachines I think he attends Waterloo University in Ontario Canada
This is really amazing advice. I love how thorough this video was!
Hey!! just wanted to say thank you for the advice. Even tho I’m not an engineering student. My stamet is that some of the advice that you give out are genuinely universal, and can be applied to a broad range of different subjects.
Keep up the great work🙌
Thanks :)
2023 and we're still appreciating your tips bro 🎊
#BME ahead clear.
So impressed! I wish my son will watch your video! Very inspiring and encouraging! ✨
Appreciate it 😊
did he watch?
thanks for this video. I am doing my 2nd year in Chemical engineering long distance and it feels isolating most time. i appreciate these tips because I've been having a hard semester
Great job on this video, I know it's been a year since you posted it but genuinely concerned that you found the kind of job and career that you were looking for. Good luck.
As a Final year electrical engineering student, this video has really good advice. he is correct when he says try to expand your network with people you study, you might not know that person that you helped or helped you might be a boss of an engineering firm in the future.
Genuine guy, genuine advice, glad i watched this, thank you
Can you please make a video on "personal projects"? I keep hearing people emphasize on how important it is to have personal projects, but I really do not know where to start! What even counts as a personal project? What's the process like? There aren't much info of people documenting their personal projects from start (ideation and learning) to the finished project. I think it'll be super interesting too! ❤️ Love from Indonesia
That’s a great idea for a video! I’ll work on something like that.
Do you see anything that’s not really working great? Maybe in your living space or out in the street; a mini garage door for pets (that’s not safe lol don’t use it), 3d model a way to organize cables, etc. For me, that’s where some projects/project ideas came from, sometimes though it’s just cause an idea sounds cool.
Oh and get an arduino or raspberry pi kit if you’re interested in mech. or elctrc. Engineering, with enough free time you can learn a lot on it. Give yourself a project & a deadline and i think you’re good to go.
Ps i’ve never made any mechanical stuff in my life, just simple 3d models and arduino stuff, so yea lol good luck
Thank you so much. I am doing engineering next year at UW. Really helped in how to approach university. Thanks!
Yea ofc, good luck! I’m sure you will do well :)
Awesome!!... im going to start my mechanical engineering career in nxt month... i really liked those tips!
Thank you man, going into UW eng next fall and your videos are super helpful!
Good luck in Waterloo next year :)
This is an amazing video!!! I'm a freshman in an Indian college and a lot of points are relevant here as well!! Will be taking your advice to heart my man! Thanks Bhaiya!
Thank you so much for making this video
Ahhhh i waited so long!! Thank you for the video!! Keep it up
Thank you :)
this is probably the best video i've watched this month thank you so much you rock
Really happy you like it :)
I’m going to college soon and I’m terrified. This actually makes me feel a little better thank you :)
As a freshman studying mechanical engineering, I really appreciate the video!
Thank you. This was genuinely helpful.
Dude thank you so much I appreciate you making these videos that are high quality and informative.
Happy u find them useful and thanks for the nice comment :)
Thankyou Big bro. I'll try to make the most out of your suggestions
Your content is always relevant fam👌🏽👏🏽
Thank you a lot. I'm a freshman student of Mechanical Engineering on UFPA (Unniversity of Pará - At Brazil) and ur tips is really helpful for all of us. Thanks again.
You here? what a coincidence.... rsrs
Thank you for sharing these tips,
It would be of great help.🙂
This is really encouraging tanks a lot bro
Loved the video! short, quick and informative. Thanks brother!
Glad u enjoyed it :)
Currently a senior year ME student and these hit home hard. He most definitely knows what he's talking about!
Appreciate that :)
Thank you, I’m about to start as a 33yo this Fall in Comp Eng. This has given me some perspective.
YOu got this I myself am 28 years old and tbh my age was bringing me down a bit, but we got it!
Although I’m late to seeing this. All i can say is thank you for this video. I’m going to University next year and my parents are sceptical for worried about me attending Uni for engineering. This video was the insight that i need to the confidence to pursue engineering as a career
Thank you very much for the advice sir I am about to go into Georgian college for electromechanical engineering tech in January and it is definitely going to be a bit scary but it will definitely also help me achieve what I want to in life for sure. I will take these tips to heart for sure I never used to really pay attention to my old notes and potentially would not have if it was not for your warning so thanks a lot
I just recently started uni, like two weeks ago and I'm doing Electrical and electronics engineering... I'm so happy for all your videos and advice
I was really really stressed because I thought my classmates were better than me, you know, they are understanding the Math concepts better and all... Not to mention engineering was my second option so it's been really stressful
I'm so glad I ran into this video
I am also aspiring to be in electrical/ electronic engineering. I am a high school student in my final year. How has the course so far since it’s been a year?
Thank you for the golden advice .🥂
daaang I'm already at my 3rd year in uni but not a single decent notes. Btw these tips are really great. I was really competitive and diligent during my elementary up to high school days. the diligence just left me after my first semester in engineering school. university life really slapped me hard, especially during this pandemic.
Yea online school makes it so hard to focus 😭
From now on, your channel will be the first I will look for if i have "engineering life" questions
Damn I appreciate that :)
Just know that you are amazing bro. Keep it up!
Appreciate that, thanks 😊
im applyng to waterloo this year, if i get in these tips will me amazingly helpful, so thank you.
Thanks bro. Your video really helps.
bro i needed this advice.thi was genuine advice
bro the prayer mat and the mesy room I can relate so much to this
I really appreciate Prayer rug in your room 4:57
بارك الله فيك
Thanks for this bro!
This are good videos. Thank you for sharing the truth
I am currently at the final 4th year of a high school and plan on going to technical university, and so, I really hope this info is at least somewhat true, since I dont live in USA, but in Europe. Still, some of those things were feeling quite relatable already, so I hope it will help! Thanks for this video ;)
Loving the videos my guy
This is better much better than any other Tips videos really.
😊😊
Thank you for these great advice
no plans to do engineering but this was helpful advice for a incoming uw first year Tysm
Thanks your video was really helpful 💯💯
As a sophomore studying electrical engineering, I really appreciate the video
god bless you sir, this video was so helpful
amazing how much value there is in this video
Just trying to help younger engineers out there with stuff I wish I knew :)
Needed this. Thanks king
😁😁
Thanks alot for this video I'm still unsure about entering the Mechanical Engineering program and still need to take Calc but it's nice to have some info
This video made me feel so much better I’m going to engineering school in a month. I’ve been really nervous and anxious That people are gonna know more than me or I’m gonna be smarter than me even though I have a decent amount of experience.
I love how he went straight to the point ❤️ most UA-camrs take 3min talking about a nonsense intro
Another awesome video!
Thank you :)
Mashallah, nice work you got there brother
Late but watching this you are giving us big hope to win in life much 🤝
Congratulations bro
I have just started my first year of Mechanical Engineering. I did not really have much though about why I chose to study this, only that it was recommended to me, and I had no other plans for what to do with my life. First day in class today I did not really understand what we were doing, other than assign roles for future projects as a group of 5 people. When I tried asking the one person I was still talking to about what we were even gonna do in this course, and he just looked at me and asked: Don't you know? Have you not been "studying" what being an Engineer means and what we do until you started here? And.. no. I thought I was gonna learn all that in school, was this a mistake? Am I doing something that I don't have the necessary drive and interest to pursue? I don't know. I'm just going to continue these 3 years until I get my degree anyways. And if it really was not for me, then fine. I can still study other stuff afterwards or just get an ordinary job to pay back the student-loan. Good luck to everyone else going to University.
Yo thinking of doing this major but hope your well👊
how’s it been going?
@tamer
The last tip you gave of learning everything online. I find it hard to learn core engineering stuff online because it's very different from learning in real life. Like, a course can't really teach me how to design say a turbine. It might give me existing values I can input in a software like Solidworks, but doesn't really give a problem set kind of thing. I guess this is where internships come into play.
he is literally spitting facts. If I were to do it all again, I would do what he said x10. I did a lot of it but he put it in a clear way. do this.
Thank you for this 🙏👍
Bro thanks for this vid :')
Really
Thank you
Happy u found it useful :)
Would you attach your portfolio to your resume and submit a multipage resume essentially while applying for jobs/internships or would you submit them separately only if they had an option to attach additional documents?
In my 1st year and honestly this vid is pretty helpful!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Last year now and this video is great.
As a computer science student, this was very helpful
I personally like all your video bro it's really helpful tks
Hello! Could you make a video talking more deeply about what did you study to get jobs of mechanical design, please? I would like to work as a design engineer and all recommendations are very helpful! (As well as advices, softwares, etc) Thank you and greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽👍🏽 You make excellent videos
Ok I’ll make a video about that specific topic. But FYI I have some videos about that already on my feed.
I know I love engineering but at age 16 right now I still have a bit of an issue with further math, physics, and chemistry but I'll keep pushing forward with it
Assalamu Alaikum brother, Jazakallahu khairan . It was informative and motivated me to start updating my portfolio with more skillsets.
Happy to hear :)
Lol. Im in my first year and tell you what; Tamer is spitting absolute facts!
Masha Allah bro, This is one of the best motivating videos on the youtube platform.
Thanks 😊
This helped me soo much thanks
I am heavily impressed ♥️👀
This video made you the GOAT!
Eyy thanks 😊