MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

I think I was very lucky to end up here because the course suits me down to the ground. I wanted to do EEE because I wanted to understand how things really work, and the main thing I really like about the course is that it is rooted in that understanding. It’s that going down deeper in understanding that’s really, really cool, and it is quite academic.  That’s not to say it’s not practical.  I think the first two years it’s learning the knowledge and just getting it in your head which is comparable to most engineering courses I guess. 

Outside of the course. I have also been really involved in the Drama Society - I have been Treasurer and President.  I love drama and Imperial’s Drama Society is really good, especially for the technical side. As you can imagine, we’re surrounded by engineers so there's loads of people who want to do lighting and stuff, so we do lots of cool events for different people.

There are so many clubs and things going on at Imperial, but if you spot a gap for an idea and you can find others who want to do it with you, decide how you're going to make it work and then apply to the union, and if it’s a sensible idea they’ll say yes.  I set up Imperial Co-Op — a stall in the centre of college once a week selling veg, fair trade and organic, and ethical washing up liquid and things like that, but because we buy it in bulk from a wholesaler and we’re not trying to make money out of it, it’s really affordable compared to supermarkets, and sometimes even cheaper than that. 

Peter's advice

Remember that the first year is weird, new and scary for everyone.   It takes a while to settle down but it does settle down and it is fun even when it’s odd. Just enjoy the ride and don't worry about it too much I think is the best thing to say. When you study engineering, you get four years to make the most of it, so you’ll have mastered it by second year and then, live the dream.