Author: wiwinwinn
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What it’s like to study engineering remotely
By Wiwin Hartini It’s hard to believe that I’ve been taking my engineering courses remotely these past six weeks. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to studying engineering remotely. This is my last year studying electrical engineering at Portland State University. I was a transfer student from Clark College in Vancouver, WA, and my time…
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Tips for fasting in the US While Going to College
By Wiwin Hartini Adjust your schedule I made a mistake on my first time fasting here by keeping my regular schedule on top of fasting. This didn’t turn out well because I didn’t get enough sleep, and I would be very sleepy during school. So I have adjusted my sleeping schedule to accommodate for the…
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Study anytime, 24/7 on Campus
By Wiwin Hartini When school starts, everyone gets busy working on assignments. It’s week 5 already and we’re getting closer to midterms. I’m nervous just to think about that because I know assignments are due soon and exams are coming up. Stress level is increasing while time is still constant. This is when I try…
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Making international friends at PSU
By Wiwin Hartini When I came to the United States in 2016 for college, I thought I’d be making friends with Americans and be able to speak English on a daily basis like what I’ve seen in the movies when I grew up. Although that part is true, living here has broadened my perspective about…
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Looking for an internship is daunting, but why not make it fun?
By Wiwin Hartini It scares me to think about the fact that I only have a few terms left at PSU until I graduate. My mind keeps reminding me of how critical it is to lay out my plans A, B, E, etc. I remember looking for an internship last year and applying for 20-something…
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“How to make good friends in school 101”
By Wiwin Hartini I transferred from Clark College last year, and my first term at PSU was overwhelming. I was still adjusting to the longer commute, and my classes were more difficult. Making friends posed the biggest challenge. Coming from a society where most of your peers are your age has a disadvantage. I did…
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Fasting, going to school, working, and enjoying it all
By Wiwin Hartini It’s 3:30 a.m. and my alarm just went off. With my sleepy self, I try to gather all of my energy to eat suhoor (early breakfast). As Muslims, we fast for 30 days from sunrise to sunset during Ramadhan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. I normally have avocados with an…
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Think engineering students are smart, awkward nerds? Think again
By Wiwin Hartini I still remember my first day at PSU as an electrical engineering transfer student from Clark Community College. I was excited and shocked. I was used to classes of about 20 and suddenly there were 100 students. I remember asking myself, “am I ready for this?” or “Is this how the program…
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Homesick? Here’s what I do
By Wiwin Hartini It’s almost been three years since the last time I saw my family at home in Indonesia. I often think that it’s not that long ago until I suddenly miss home badly. I miss speaking my native language, eating cheap local food, being with my family and friends and enjoying the tropical…