• Question: if you were to give advice to a growing engineer what would it be and why?

    Asked by Amreen123 to Vix, Rhys, Josh, Demi, Clare, Andrew on 9 Mar 2018. This question was also asked by Julia.
    • Photo: Clare Causier

      Clare Causier answered on 9 Mar 2018:

      Keep on experimenting – trying to build something from scratch or taking it apart and putting it back together helps you understand whats important in how its made. That’s a good place to start with ideas for making it better.

      If you can – ask to visit some engineering or manufacturing businesses – getting shown around and asking questions is a good way of seeing the variety in what engineers get involved in.

    • Photo: Victoria Herbert

      Victoria Herbert answered on 9 Mar 2018:

      To try and get some experience so you can find out more about what you enjoy. You could do this by joining clubs or speaking to other engineers. You can also buy hobby kits to help you understand and build things, I do this myself and quite often build myself electronic circuits. I also practice coding on a Raspberry Pi.

    • Photo: Demi Ademuyewo

      Demi Ademuyewo answered on 12 Mar 2018:

      I would say follow your heart and work hard in everything you do. Sometimes you might not see a reason why in the moment but later it could come in useful. All the good engineers I have met have been good all rounders so make time for sports, friends and studying. The trick is to be able to balance it all. I would also say put safety first in everything you do.

    • Photo: Andrew Constantine

      Andrew Constantine answered on 13 Mar 2018:

      Always have confidence in your own abilities and show pride in your work. Because if you don’t do this, no one else will do it for you.

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