Q&A with Oreoluwa Collins

All Engineering students in Western are one big family. We always look out for each other both in and out of our classes.

Oreoluwa Collins

Third Year Software Engineering

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What inspired you to choose engineering?

I’ve always been interested in knowing how things work and I love helping people so Engineering was the best fit for me.

Can you talk about your residence experience?

In my first year, I stayed in Essex Hall. This residence has an engineering floor which was the 6th floor at the time. Each suite contained 4 single rooms, a living area with a kitchen, two storage units and two bathrooms. I became friends with my roommates and other students on my floor in no time, and when I had issues with school work it was easy for me to find someone to help me out. The residence is also a two minute walk from the bus stop and it is opposite a 7-Eleven store, Subway, and Pizza Hut, so anytime I wanted a late night snack I knew I had options. The cafeteria also serves lovely food and that kept me going when I was too lazy to cook.

Why Western Engineering?

All Engineering students in Western are one big family. We always look out for each other both in and out of our classes. We all go through similar experiences so you will always have people that can relate to you.

Study tips for current/future students?

Adapt the Pomodoro Technique. You study for 4 25-minute intervals with 5-minute breaks and after the fourth interval, you take a 15-20 minute break and repeat. It helps with time management and productivity