Since childhood, I have had an inquisitive mind, intrigued by the way all the gadgets around me are designed and worked. My interest in exploring the technical aspects behind these marvels was fuelled when I started reading books on the invention of these gadgets.
I took up science in class XI, as I believed that almost anything in the world can be broken down scientifically into a mathematical equation. The various scientific links sparked my enthusiasm and yearning to learn more. Developments in technology and advance systems and the interdisciplinary nature of research in chemistry, mathematics and computers, sparked my interest in engineering. The fact that we can take a concept from the field of chemistry and make a mathematical equation, and manipulate it using computational methods showcases the magic of science. I believed that a degree in engineering will help me design tools that are useful for everyone in society. Before applying to universities, I visited the U.K to understand the education system here. On arriving in Sheffield, the first thing that caught my eye was The Diamond Engineering building. I was blown away by its unique architecture and the advance technical support that it provides students. That trip to the U.K firmly confirmed that I wanted to study electronic engineering at the University of Sheffield.
Engaging experiences
My time at university has so far been an absolute delight and a great learning curve. Engineering here at has provided many unique opportunities to inculcate various useful skills. In my first year, I participated in the Global Engineering Challenge, a task focused on team skills, where I got an opportunity to work with engineers from different subject disciplines to develop a ‘mobile retina scanner’. In my second year, I participated in both the Sheffield Industrial project (famously called the SHIPS) and Engineer You’re Hired.
Sheffield Industrial Project gave me an opportunity to work in a team to find a solution to a problem set by a industrial partner company. Engineer You are Hired gave me the experience of working in a cooperate world with fixed working hours and daily targets to meet. I hope to use this exposure in the business area I join in the future.
I have also been proactively involved in many societies at the university. The University of Sheffield Students’ Union is one of the highest ranked students Union in the country. It has everything for everyone, with 370 societies and committees to choose from.
I am currently elected as the vice-chair and secretary of the international students’ committee as well as the events and publicity officer for Engineers Without Borders. Working in these capacities I have gained knowledge but also experiences that I will cherish for life.
Yashvardhan Chabbra is currently pursuing his B.Eng in Electronic Engineering at the University of Sheffield, the U.K.
