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Gisela
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On average, how much time do the Chemical Engineering students at the University of Texas at Austin spend studying/
I will become a UT Chemical Engineering student in the fall and I wanted to know the best way to budget my time. #chemical-engineering #university-of-texas
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Madhav Kumpatla
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Hi Gisela,
Congratulations on UTA and opting for Chemical Engineering!
Chemical Engineering is an exhilarating and incredibly rewarding field. Reflecting on my journey from two decades ago, the initial semesters were quite straightforward involving Math, Chemistry, Physics, and a few Engineering subjects. The final four semesters, however, were challenging, delving into core subjects like Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Chemical Unit Process, Unit Operations, and so on. I navigated this path with limited resources, demonstrating full commitment. Now, with the advent of GenAI and various study aids, the learning process is more engaging and you can effectively manage your time.
I recommend maintaining a steady study schedule, like dedicating an hour in the morning and 2 to 4 hours in the evening outside of school hours. I personally found it difficult to cram right before exams, so I made it a habit to study daily, treating it like any sport or hobby. My internship at a large chemical plant, manufacturing Bulk drugs and Pesticides, was a crucial part of my learning journey. I managed to balance school, studies, and sports, and ultimately topped my class. I was fortunate to land a job with a leading global conglomerate through campus recruitment, which offered a handsome salary and bonus.
Here's to your success! I'm rooting for you!
Congratulations on UTA and opting for Chemical Engineering!
Chemical Engineering is an exhilarating and incredibly rewarding field. Reflecting on my journey from two decades ago, the initial semesters were quite straightforward involving Math, Chemistry, Physics, and a few Engineering subjects. The final four semesters, however, were challenging, delving into core subjects like Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Chemical Unit Process, Unit Operations, and so on. I navigated this path with limited resources, demonstrating full commitment. Now, with the advent of GenAI and various study aids, the learning process is more engaging and you can effectively manage your time.
I recommend maintaining a steady study schedule, like dedicating an hour in the morning and 2 to 4 hours in the evening outside of school hours. I personally found it difficult to cram right before exams, so I made it a habit to study daily, treating it like any sport or hobby. My internship at a large chemical plant, manufacturing Bulk drugs and Pesticides, was a crucial part of my learning journey. I managed to balance school, studies, and sports, and ultimately topped my class. I was fortunate to land a job with a leading global conglomerate through campus recruitment, which offered a handsome salary and bonus.
Here's to your success! I'm rooting for you!
Taylor Zhao
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Seattle, Washington
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Hey Gisela!
As a current engineering student with all my roommates being chemical engineers, I think I have a good feeling on how much you will be studying. It all depends on how much you study before tests in the weeks leading to tests. If you do that piece wise, its a lot more manageable. There's still some days where you have to pull all nighters to be ready. I think it depends on your own abilities and your support network (want to emphasize study groups)
Good luck!
As a current engineering student with all my roommates being chemical engineers, I think I have a good feeling on how much you will be studying. It all depends on how much you study before tests in the weeks leading to tests. If you do that piece wise, its a lot more manageable. There's still some days where you have to pull all nighters to be ready. I think it depends on your own abilities and your support network (want to emphasize study groups)
Good luck!