Living in times of ever-expanding technical and technological innovation, I have been intrigued by engines, machines, aeronautics, automotives and electrical systems. Not wanting to compromise on my passion, I took the difficult decision of following a childhood wish. After a diploma from Delhi Flying Club and an Engineer’s degree from The Aeronautical Society of India, I reached out to the University of Southampton. It was surely not the end, there were further goals in mind.
Having enrolled in a one-year, regular Master’s of Science in Propulsion and Engine Systems Engineering (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Sciences) in 2014, I had anticipated theoretical engagement, but what was surprising was the extensive practical training that was offered by the faculty on campus.
The engineering faculty has excellent facilities and academics which make the experience rich. Like any other aspiring student, I was anxious about admission to a foreign university. But my preference was for this particular course, which was being offered by very few universities. Diverse experiences Along with profound educational exposure, the University also offers varied extra-curricular opportunities which expose one to diverse experiences. I devoted some of my spare time to University of Southampton Formula Student Team and also played for Medics Cricket Team. Also, as the university has a large range of international students, from around the globe, it is more captivating to engage and befriend people with varied cultures and languages. During the master’s, I used to stay in the university accommodation and had a small group of friends from Jamaica, Indonesia, Germany, England, U.S.A. and Brazil.
At times, I would roam around with my friends or cook Indian dishes for my friends. Now that the course has ended, every one of my friends has gone back to the respective country, and I am going to miss them, as none of them will be there during my PhD.
The writer was at the University of Southampton
for a fully funded PhD.
