How to get an electrical and electronic engineering degree successfully?

Have you enrolled in a Singapore college which offers electrical and electronic engineering degree? Well, there are no two ways about the fact that electrical and electronic engineering is one of the most popular courses among students in Singapore and across the world. The popularity of electrical and electronic engineering education can be attributed to the wide career options which the students can choose from; moreover most of the career options are exciting and challenging and therefore, attract those who think they are not cut out for monotonous, routine office jobs. However, once you enrol in an electrical and electronic engineering course, you will have to make sure that you complete it successfully. And for that you must stay focused, confident and motivated. Here is some help for you -

 

Before the course begins

Before your classes start, you must -

Go through the syllabus minutely and obtain at least some of the textbooks you will need

• Access as many resources as possible and try to read them. Having an idea about some of the lessons which will be taught in the classroom will put you on the front foot, you will have a head start.
• There are many on-line videos which can help you to vividly understand different theories and principles related to electrical and electronic engineering, you can check out these videos.

 

As the course kicks off

Once your classes start, you will need to - 

• Get to know your classmates. This will be extremely helpful as the course progresses
• Form study groups with some of your classmates. Studying with peers rather than solo can help you to understand the subject better and complete your homework and assignments successfully and on time. Decide on weekly study times with your study buddies and show up for the sessions every week.
• Take notes in class; the textbooks for electrical and electronic engineering are pretty dense and it might not be possible for you to go through them minutely when the exams approach. So, you should make an effort to attend all the class and take notes during professors' lectures. You will understand the importance of taking down notes when your exams near and you want to study smart. You should also use markers and highlights while reading the textbooks so that later on, you can find important sections easily.

 

 

Follow the following throughout your course

 

• Read the assigned readings – During your classes, the professors and lecturers will ask you to read several books and research papers. Make sure that you read them.
• Spend time in the lab – The practical knowledge you gain during the course is as important as the theoretical knowledge, if not more. So, make sure that you spend ample time in the lab, understanding how the principles and theories you learnt in the classroom work in reality.
• Visit the library – Most of the colleges in Singapore which offer degree for electrical and electronic engineering have well stocked libraries. Go to your college library and read relevant books, even if they are not assigned.