2019 Graduates
Andrew Guo
Education
- University of Waterloo, Software Engineering
Experience
- AMD - Display Software Intern
- Canoo - EV Software Intern
Advice
Skip more classes in grade 12 :D
Chaeyoung Lim
Education
- University of British Columbia, Biochemistry
Advice
Make friends that last a lifetime :) And call me, I will give you my opinion on any topic. Though, not if you’re outside of North America, I’m not rich enough to afford that :(
Daniel Lui
Education
- Simon Fraser University, Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Experience
- Ledcor - Engineering Support Services Coordinator
Advice
No, sin⁻¹x is not the same as 1/sinx
Elaine Shi
Education
- University of British Columbia, Computer Science
Grace Ryu
Education
- Queens University, Nursing
Experience
- Vancouver coastal health - employed student nurse
Advice
Do something you’re genuinely passionate about.
Jasper Mai
Education
- University of Toronto, Computer Science
Experience
- Dell Technologies - Software Developer Intern
Advice
Have fun
Mehar Ahuja
Education
- University of British Columbia, Mechanical Engineering
Advice
Learn to manage time more efficiently, learn to set limitations, set small goals every day and work towards them. High school is not a great depiction of creating these habits as many students, including myself in my high school years studied the day before an exam and manage to pull A’s all throughout. This approach does not work in university, you need to keep a consistent work load on a daily basis in order to do well. Learn to be more approachable, meet new people; they really help you get through with assignments and studying for exams. Dont be afraid to ask more questions from your teachers in high school. Make plans to finish your assignments on time, there is no need to pull all nighters even in my 9 course workload/ semester program. Prioritizing your mental wellbeing and create an awareness for it, get enough sleep every night, eat well and to emphasize again, managing time is very important! I have talked to previous students in science academy who made it a habit to sleep at 2am to get work done, this is not efficient!
Oliver Erdmann
Education
- University of Waterloo, Chemical Engineering
Experience
- AZCO Industries Ltd - Assistant Manufacturer/Full-Stack Web Developer
Advice
Never stop learning. Just because you pick a program or degree doesn't mean that's the only thing you should be committed to learning. Take some risks to expand your tool box. Learn to code, learn wood work, learn business, and learn how to bake.
Sophie Lin
Education
- University of British Columbia, Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics Option
Experience
- ASIC Design and Verification Automation Engineer (Co-op) at Intel Corporation
Advice
Play more, sleep more :D
Zile Zhuang
Education
- University of Toronto, Pharmacology and Toxicology Specialist
Advice
Taking chemistry in SFU through Science Academy basically reduced the difficulty of my first year in university by half. Thanks Mr. Ahn.