From a BEng at Sheffield to an MRes at Imperial

EEE Alumnus Jirong
Jirong
MRes Imperial College London
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2018
Jirong came to Sheffield from China to study a BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering. After successfully graduating Jirong continued his studies at Imperial College London doing an MRes Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention.

Why did you choose to study with the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç?

“I chose Sheffield because the engineering faculty here is strong and the facilities are very good as well.â€

What have you enjoyed most about the course eg which modules/lectures/lecturers and why?

“It has to be the EEE360 Individual project which allowed me to apply what I learned from books to real problems in the real world. I found my supervisor to be very patient and helpful as well.â€

What did you enjoy most about being at ±¬ÁϹ«Éç?

“The staff are very helpful and always patient to answer questions. In addition, The Diamond provides a good environment for studying.â€

What did you enjoy most about living in Sheffield?

“The diversity. In Sheffield, there are students from all over the world so I met different people and learnt different cultures.â€

What are your future career aspirations/plans?

“I am studying at Imperial for the programme MRes Medical robotics and Image guided intervention. I will apply for a PhD after that. My future career plan is to find a research job in the university. “
 

What would you say about studying at EEE in Sheffield to students who are considering their options?

“±¬ÁϹ«Éçing in Sheffield is always challenging but it will be an unforgettable experience. I hope you could enjoy it. Have fun!â€

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