Thursday, August 22, 2013

SRB and academic fair

Today is Monday. After going to my two morning classes, I made my way to the career fair talking place right outside the halls of San Nic. I made my way to the EOP which is the Education Opportunity Program. taking to the lady who ran the booth I listened to all the things the career office. There are plenty of internships both domestic and abroad. As a mechanical engineer and a person who takes great interest in Japanese culture I was glad to hear of the education abroad program. This information also coincides with what I learned on the day we went to the SRB, or Student Resource Building, as a class. At the SRB I learned of the Asian resource room as well as the other ethnic study rooms. Although I am not completely certain I know what they are used for,  it is nice to know that there are places like these that I can go and utilize to study. One thing that I learned from the visit that I will defiantly be taking advantage of is the small library they offer in the center. When the main Davis library begins to fill up during the school it is nice to know that there is this relatively  obscure place to go and study. On another note, asking the advisors there about things to look out for as a mechanical engineer, I learned more about the computer facilities located on compass. I originally only knew of the computer lab located in the middle of the Engi 2 building quad, but now I also know of the one tucked into the corner behind Frank Hall. 

Introduction

Hello my name is Kevin Weia. Many of my old friends often refer to me by my last name because there are a ridiculous amount of Kevins at my old school. I really enjoy going out and exercising my freedom but having the occasional down time is not bad either. One thing I really value is my friends and my surrounding peers, but I understand the importance of a good education. I have always striven to find that perfect balance between the things do. Whether it be hanging out with friends, studying with friends, studying alone, or just having some time to rest. I am currently a in the engineering field as a mechanical engineer, but one of my favorite subjects physics and the study of flight and lift. I hope to someday achieve a higher education in aerospace engineering or astrophysics. If I had the choice to change my major to aerospace though, (not a major that UCSB currently offers), I wouldn't do so because I am still a young boy and I know that as I learn more about the way things work and gain a better grasp of the scientific world I will definitely have new sparks of interest. As  a mechanical engineer, I can build myself a solid foundation on which I can base my future upon. I really look forward to my next four years here in UCSB. I have only been here for less than two weeks, and I have met so many wonderful people. I cannot even fathom how school life will be when the fall quarter starts.