What do you study and what year are you in?
Bachelor of Computer Science (Machine Learning), third year
Who or what made you choose to study this?
I am interested in AI and machine learning as it is developing fast and I love math and solving problems related to logic.
Why did you choose to study at UQ?
I chose to study at UQ because of its supportive environment that encourages students to explore their potential, as well as the beautiful campus. The resources and support offered to students are exceptional, and the friendly community of students and staff creates a welcoming atmosphere.
What do you love most about your degree?
I like the logical structure and thinking required when studying the courses, and the degree is very practical and I have a chance to learn all the different aspects of computer science which not just simply learn how to programming, but also how to solve a problem in different way and be creative and come up with my own problem. Also learn different roles in computer science field such as machine learning, statistics, user Interface design, information systems and more.
What’s been your favourite course so far and why?
COMP2048 Theory of Computing. The course coordinator has done an excellent job trying to make the content easy to understand and engaging, each assignment or question is practical and help me to learn how to think critically and practice the skills of solving problem. The lambda calculus and quantum computing are my favourite topics in the way that they are both theoretical and practical and it is different to other programming class.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone considering studying at UQ, what would that be?
I would say it is a good option to study at UQ, at least as my experience of studying in different University before, UQ is not only a place to pursuit academical study as it offers numerous resources and support to student but also the student life at UQ is amazing, I like how I can have different experiences such as attending social events, making friends, networking and career related events.
Have you participated in any internships / work? If so tell us a bit about it, what did you enjoy most about the experience?
I was a Math/English/Chemistry/Biology tutor for middle school students in China until 2018. I also worked as a Chinese tutor for people from the USA who moved to China in 2017. I have been working on my placement as a pilates instructor. I enjoy being a tutor to help students to understand the concepts and work out some solutions for some problem together. In this way, I can help people but at same time get to know different people and be more mindful of how to communicate with others. I also like building connections with different people.
Are you a member of any student societies / participate in extracurricular activities? Tell us a bit about it.
I joined UQ LIT, SASS, Skirt, and some engineering and social clubs. I like to go to the social events mostly to meet more people but sometimes I also attend some networking events to seek some opportunity in the IT industry.
