Posts by theone2020

theone2020

Jan 19, 2020

Undergraduate / The Reason Why I Am Interested In Engineering And Willing To Perform Well [5]

Engineering is suitable for me

I am interested in engineering because I want to collaborate with others on projects and create a startup. Software Engineering was my choice because it combines the practicality of engineering with my passion for math and coding. Engineering is suitable for me because I consistently rank high on math and physics contests. After university, I plan to pursue a startup or become a Software Engineer.

I got exposure to engineering through SHAD, FIRST and discussions. My principal noticed my strong performance on contests and introduced me to his son who is currently in SE at Waterloo. He recommended SE because it satisfied my interests. My SHAD Director also advised me to go into engineering because of my strong performance during the SHAD Olympics.

theone2020

Jan 20, 2020

Undergraduate / AIF Extracurriculars Essay - additional information [3]

The extracurricular section on the AIF only allows 600 characters with spaces. You should pick your most important one and explain how you made a difference. I am also applying so hope to see you there!

theone2020

Jan 20, 2020

Undergraduate / Why I decided to try in school - AIF Waterloo; tell anything else about yourself [4]

For that section, I recommend you explain an special experience you had like SHAD or FIRST Robotics. Do not put generic phrases or anything that may be misunderstood. It is better to be humble because you do not want to seem arrogant/overconfident. Good luck on the application though. Waterloo is great.

theone2020

Jan 20, 2020

Undergraduate / The Reason Why I Am Interested In Engineering And Willing To Perform Well [5]

I changed it to this, any further advice? Thanks in advance.

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I first got to experience engineering through FIRST and VEX. I enjoyed collaborating with others on the robot and realized that engineering was suitable for me. My principal noticed my interest in engineering and introduced me to his son, who is in SE. He explained his experience at UW and recommended SE since it catered to my interests. My SHAD Director, who is an engineering professor at Western, also advised me to pursue engineering ...

theone2020

Jan 20, 2020

Undergraduate / AIF For Software Engineering (More About Your Goals) [2]

creating a bridge

In Waterloo Engineering, I would like to start a new hackathon event that encourages collaborations between different faculties. Hack the North is perfect for students in engineering but may be intimidating for beginners. My event would introduce students to engineering and help them build new relationships.

To supplement my hackathon event, I plan to create a club that connects students with new people. It will act as a hub where students can socialize and improve their soft skills. There will also be workshops to prepare students for the hackathon.

Thus, my goal is creating a bridge between Waterloo's faculties. Along with my peers, I would like to improve my social skills and learn about different programs. Also, this concept can expand to other faculties. I want to inspire the creation of new clubs and continue supporting students even after I graduate.