Learning Strategist After the first few months of EngSci, you might notice that it takes a while to adjust to a heavier workload and that your learning strategies might change. There are various initiatives (listed below) that can help you develop your academic skills, including task management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and coping with stress and … Read More

Through the early 1900s the Engineering faculty focused primarily on preparing practical engineers and held the belief that the instruction of pure sciences should be separate. That was until a few physics professors came up with the idea of a new program that would combine mathematics, physics, and engineering. EngSci grad classes from past decades, … Read More

Hello, my name is Sophie. I’m an EngSci 2T4 + PEY majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). I’m born and raised in Toronto. I love to hike, run, and make fermented foods (kombucha, kimchi, sourdough etc.)  Why did you choose U of T EngSci?  Like many other students I chose EngSci because I wasn’t … Read More

[Source] Students commute from various places around Toronto, so here are some tips and advice for how you can make the most out of your commute!   Commuting Tips What Upper-Year Commuters have to say  Pack Well  You will be carrying your backpack around most of the day, so pack light and avoid bringing extra things … Read More

Aside from being well versed in technical skills and scientific knowledge, a successful engineer must have good communication skills. This is because you must be capable of communicating your ideas to many people in a concise and effective manner.  However, this is no easy feat to do on your own. That’s why there are programs … Read More

[Source] Design teams are an amazing way for you to get involved in projects and use the skills and techniques you’ve learned in your classes to solve unique and interesting problems. These design teams cover all areas of engineering and often require a diverse group of interdisciplinary engineers to complete all aspects of their projects. … Read More

[Source] U of T Engineering offers so many ways for students to get involved outside the classroom. Even before you get to campus, you will probably hear a lot about different clubs and design teams that you can join. This raises an important question: what is the difference between design teams and clubs? The short … Read More

Find the Mechanical Engineering Building on a map of U of T – St. George  The Mechanical Engineering Building (a.k.a. MC) is home to the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. The building features a large lecture hall, MC102, which is one of the most spacious lecture halls you’ll see in your first year. Note: … Read More