Name: Marc Couturier | Program: Chemical Engineering | Graduation Year: 7T8 |
…Shakespeare wrote ‘men’ so I modernized my title 🙂
“There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries.”
So never say no, take on challenges as they come and don’t be afraid to operate outside of your comfort zone.
“Playing small does not serve the world” – Marianne Williamson
Life really is a journey, it won’t turn out the way you planned so just enjoy the ride. Try to learn something every day, that is the secret to staying young in my experience.
If you have good friends from university, cherish them, my closest friends are still the ones I made at school all those years ago.
Enjoy!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-couturier-4648103/
Name: Horst Helbig | Program: Geological | Graduation Year: 7T3 |
Do not ever think twice about doing something that hasn’t been done before.
Let criticism roll off your back, just as you should not revel too long in accolades.
Know that the most astounding things were AUDACIOUS in their time.
You are extra ordinarily well equipped to tackle every task, solve the toughest problems, and possibly make an immeasurable contribution to mankind.
Here’s wishing every one of you a long, successful and happy career with much luck. (I guarantee it’s going to be a terrific ‘ride’.)
Name: Linda Gowman | Program: Mech Eng | Graduation Year: 8T7 |
Always make time to look after yourself- enough sleep, good food, and exercise. NO ONE will thank you for wearing yourself out. Make it a priority to take care of yourself, because that is the only way you can take care of others.
Name: Roger W Jacobs | Program: Industrial Engineering | Graduation Year: 6T4 |
1. Work hard at everything you do
2. Act with Integrity
3. Treat everyone with respect
4. Follow the Golden Rule! Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
5. Aim for perfection
6. Be friendly and polite – Learn the rules of etiquette and good manners, and use them
Name: Ashraful Khan | Program: Mechanical Engineering – BASc and MEng | Graduation Year: 1T5 PEY |
I finished my undergrad in 2016 and completed Master this year. So technically I am an alumni and a graduate of current year.
Here is my short story:
The pandemic had me physically separated from my family, friends, classmates and colleagues completely. Due to the isolation, initially I was hit by a withdrawal symptom in accepting what was actually happening. Studying at U of T since 2010, I have hardly witnessed any class cancellations and therefore it felt quite strange to see changes in schedules, transferring of physical lectures to online and various virtual exam accommodations in play. Being an individual with a personality of being shy and self conscious, I never approached any Professor/instructors directly when I was struggling with my assignments or understanding the concepts; rather relied on materials online to provide me with the knowledge I require to prepare myself for upcoming tests and exams. For a change, when classes turned online, it was very easy to express myself without showing physical presence and that actually helped me to learn a lot and grasp material much quickly. I grew the courage to send more emails to the instructors asking from simple to technical questions and those communication at an individual personal level helped me to survive my semester that was affected by COVID-19. I am taking the time to thank my Professors and university for sharpening my communication skills and to remind me to seek help when in need. There are lots of them available, all one needs is the courage to reach out.
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ashrafulkhan/
Name: Joseph Yao | Program: M.ENG | Graduation Year: 8T1 |
New Graduates,
Congratulations!
One of the best pieces of advice I got when I started working was to read the Harvard Business Review regularly. The rationale was that happens in US business will happen in Canada in 2-3 years. Nowadays it is closer to 1 year I believe. I also read MIT Technology Review to see technology trends in 3-5 years as well as other cutting edge journals from China, India, and Europe.
While I am retired, I just joined AI Geeks to learn about Artificial Intelligence. Keep on learning and run to the future.
All the best in your future,
Joseph
Name: Mehdi Emami Far | Program: M.Eng | Graduation Year: 1T3 |
Learn and understand deeply your courses were not for marks.
Find a job that you are happy with…Work as a team member, schedule your time,
Money is important but not first priority.
Your job is important but life is more important.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehdi-emami-far-b6a41376/
Name: Tony Huynh | Program: Electrical Engineering | Graduation Year: 8T7 |
Graduating from school and stepping into the real world is one of the major turning points in one’s life. There will be many new things to learn, many uncertainties and challenges to face, and a world opportunities to take advantage of, No doubt that graduating this year with the pandemic around us, your experience would be so much harder than others. However, challenges can also bring opportunities. With your intelligence and the solid training that you have received from one of the world’s well known universities, I believe you are well equipped to start your new chapter of life. So, get out there with confidence and a positive mindset, and help change the world. Your future will be so bright and colourful. Wishing you all the best.
Name: Kendrick Lo | Program: Engineering Science | Graduation Year: 9T4 |
What advice would I have given my younger self at graduation, knowing what I know now? That’s an easy one… start networking! There’s a very old saying: “No man is an island”… Few people succeed in the working world without the help of others. Put the time into building a supportive network and you’ll improve your chances of achieving your career goals!
Some of you might be thinking: “Oh I’m bad at networking” or “I don’t know where to start” or “I’m too shy to network”. I understand that feeling well. I, myself, am rather introverted. When I was younger, the idea of attending some group gathering, making small chat with random strangers, and exchanging business cards… Ugh. Super awkward! I thought that was what networking required, and I just couldn’t get myself to do it.
But it wasn’t until much later that I learned there really are no rules, no one right way to build a network. You just have to find an approach that works for you.
Here’s an idea: Find a cause you believe in, or a community that you support, and think about ways that you can take a leadership role and GIVE BACK! Maybe it’s helping out high school students thinking about applying to engineering, or first years in your program that could use a mentor. Perhaps it’s being involved in a sports or community organization, or volunteering in a cause related to your area of study. By helping others, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while forming genuine connections.
Starting to build a network can really be that simple! Take advantages of networking tools like Engineering CONNECT or LinkedIn to keep track of professional contacts you’ve made and what they’re up to!
Good networking does take work though. You’ll need to remain open to continuing to help out those in your network. And those that you’ve helped out should be encouraged to pay it forward. Before you know it you’ll be steadily growing your network, just by encouraging and inspiring others and by doing things you love!
Congrats 2T0 grads on your amazing achievement!
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lokendrick
Name: David Colcleugh | Program: Chemical Engineering | Graduation Year: 5T9 |
When I graduated from U of T Engineering I thought my career success would be the result of my skill in solving problems for my employer. It took me awhile to learn my success would be the result of my abilities to influence people to change things for the better and those changes would be measured in their value to improve the lives of people.