A particle in a Hadron collider - jinx_58's university journey journal

AngelWings

Thank you so much, I really needed to hear this.

I really appreciate it

-jinx_58

sonia
Deffos go for it dude. Definitely make a journey journal, because I look back on my year 12 one sometimes and it reminds me to keep going ngl.

-jinx_58

20/09/2023
So random update (again)

Since year 10, I've wanted to do mechatronics engineering. When I presented the idea to my parents, they weren't thrilled. Also job opportunities weren't exactly looking the best. That's why I ended up choosing computer and software systems instead.

I thought, "y'know what, maybe I can do Comp Soft as my primary major and mechatronics as my secondary major,"

I went to the faculty of Engineering today, and found out, no, I cannot do that. However, if I had chosen mechatronics as my main and comp soft as my second, I could've done that.

So here I am, pre annoyed and pre disappointed. Yeah the units aren't too different but it just mega sucks.

I don't mind continuing with Comp Soft but I know for the next few years I will always wish that I did mechatronics instead. It sucks, it really does and its just unfair. But life do be like that sometimes and you move on.

My plan now is to continue with the Comp Soft major and maybe minor in something mechatronics/electrical related. As we can choose 2 minors, my second minor could either be engineering related or history related.

We'll jus have to wait and see.

Peace out,
-jinx_58

18/10/2023
(Damn I'm bad at updating)

Whaddup AN, been a while.

So idk what to write here but I have a very long list of things to get done on the holidays and my assessment:
Electrical Phys:
Quiz due this Sunday
Assessed Prac Friday
60% Hurdle Exam 9/11/23

Programming:
This pre big 50% OOP (Object Oriented Programming) assignment due 27th Oct
40% Exam 7/11/23

Maths:
20% Assignment due this Friday
Exam 4/11/23

Cyber security (honestly gives me RAE vibes):
40%? Assignment this Friday
Exam 6/11/2023

That's about it folks, I'll update more on everything after Nov 9th

Cheers for stickin around like sticky-date pudding,
-jinx_58

Sup peeps.

I had my last exam for the year yesterday and tbh, this sem hasn't been the best.

Lowkey felt a bit of deja vu from year 11 lol.

First semester wasn't bad because it was jus recap from year 12, and the content was pretty straightforward.
Second semester however, I was so not prepared for. I honestly just hope I pass my programming and electrical physics unit. I guess the assessment got a lot more tough, I was not staying on top of my work and a lot less motivated to do anything ngl. I think I need to take the break to pull myself together and fix up whatever that needs fixing lol.

I'm praying right now that I don't fail any units or anything. Exam wise, Cyber Security was pretty chill and straightforward, our maths unit was also pretty nice. But our programming principles and electrical physics unit was a tad tough. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE the content with a passion. But its a tad hard to wrap your head around it lol.

I just have a buncha books to read and other things to do these hols, so I probably catch y'all next year! So Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays, and Happy New year to everyone )

Until then gang,
-jinx_58

Okay, fun fact, I'm alive

This is a reminder me to update asap lollllll

Still doin engo at qut dw lol

-jinx_58

Howdy y'all.

Sorry I went totally MIA forra solid while haha.

Life is jus a tad hectic.

November + December

• Didn't do too much
• Worked quite a bit (gotta buy a car yknow)
• Caught up with mates
• Slept
• Tried to take care of myself
• FINALLY installed windows on my parent's old iMac (I CAN FINALLY PROJECT LESSS GOO)
• Read a few old files off an old laptop by using a SATA cable
• Turned 19

January

• Pre-studied for a unit that's notoriously a pain in the backside (didn't finish everything, but that's okay)
• Acquired a newfound obsession for CD's after finding my old Samsung CD player
• Went to the Lifeline bookfest and scored some BANGER CD's
• Caught up with more friends
• Switched from Part-time to Casual bc I was sick of the pay
• Applied for internships and more jobs

February

• Last-minute catching up with mates
• Found myself a cool of nice headphones
• Found myself a better calculator for uni things
• Figured out why I lowkey screwed up in Sem 2 Lmao

So Sem 2 last year, wasn't terrible but it could've been a tonne better if I didn't slack of. Thankfully, I didn't fail any units and I'm forever grateful for that lol.

This semester I'm doing:
EGB242 - Signal analysis
Analysing signals via Fourier transform and some other cool things. I don't fully understand things but I'm trying lol.

CAB202 - Microcontrollers and microprocessors
Assembly programming a microcontroller and also using C programming (pre cool tbh)

EGB240 - Electronic design
The whole unit is based on and around the assignment. Very, very practical and hands on subject. Enjoying it but lowkey scares me cos its a tad broad lol.

MZB221 - Electrical Engineering Mathematics
Math. But for electrical things. Fourier transform, integrating things, cool stuff, math.

Study habits wise, idk I've been reviewing things we've learnt but when I don't fully get it, I go to Gemini (old google bard) to explain to me lol.

I also found out I struggle to wake up earlier nowadays, hence I've decided to stay up late studying. Its not terrible, but its not amazing either.

Other than that, I've scored a job at QUT which is sick afff. Life is really just doin its regular thang so we getting by haha.

I hope this updated y'all, and as always, feel free to ask questions!!
-jinx_58

I'm somehow alive, and here forra a new sem lesss goooo.

Last sem went pretty alright, scored 5s all round.

I'm currently minoring in Robotics and Engineering Math bc I like math and I like robots

Idk what else to say, been applying for internships, and honestly just vibing

Tbh, I'll prolly only update after the sem bc BRO EVERYTHING'S INSANE LMAO

I hope everyone's chillin' and keep vibin' my homies,
-jinx_58