Having a passion for maths and science, Stephanie says that it was 'natural' for her to take on Engineering studies at university. With her father as a mechanical engineer, she was also keen on following in his footsteps.
"Since I was young, I have always been amazed by how much he knows when he explains to me about how things work, from car engines to air conditioners," she says.
Stephanie travelled from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia after picking New Zealand as her university study destination.
"I am confident in New Zealand’s high quality education with the degrees recognised around the world. Its reasonable tuition fees and cost of living also makes it one of the most affordable countries to study in.
"New Zealand’s amazing scenery also means that there is always something to do, whether it is just a stroll along the beach, a walk in the park or even some adventurous activities."
Settling on UC was an easy choice due to its reputation in Engineering, and being offered a UC College of Engineering Malaysia Scholarship for her high school results. Stephanie quickly excelled in Mechanical Engineering studies.
"Canterbury provides a well-rounded Engineering degree as it also emphasises being practical and hands-on — one of the most important skills that employers are looking for. On top of that, Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, therefore the wide range of skills acquired allow me to have a variety of career paths.
"I took a variety of subjects, for example energy engineering, anatomy, mathematics and control systems, due to my interest and to open up more opportunities to different fields."
Stephanie’s final year project was an opportunity to gain industry experience, focusing on resuscitation equipment for babies.
