Have you ever participated in international activities and contest exhibition?

As you get older and season for seeking jobs is nearly coming, many undergraduate students are interested in international activities and contest exhibition. Just participating in them also could be a great experience and you can acquire many things, but at the UOU, there are students who make a successful outcome at the contest. Not only they develop their competence at the contest but they become proud and pleased of themselves.

Here is a student named Jeong Hyeongjun, who received a minister prize from the 15th construction machine idea competition.

▲ Source of the photo of student Jeong Hyeongjun's interview: photo by Noh Jongseok

Q: First, Could you please introduce yourself?

A: Hello. I'm Jeong Hyeongjun, who, became a freshmen of UOU in 2018 And I 'm majoring in Mechanical Automotive Engineering at Ulsan University, and I'm also enrolled in the USG Shared University Future Mobility program.

Q: Could you provide a general introduction to USG Shared University for students?

A: USG Shared University is a system where universities in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam collaborate to share classes. The program includes majors such as Future Mobility and Low-Carbon Energy.

▲ Source of the photo of student team banner for a contest photo by Naver article

Q: Could you elaborate on the specific award you received?

A: This award is not an internal university award but an external one obtained through participating in external activities and competitions. It's an accolade we received the highest performance of the Creative Idea Competition for Mechanical Engineering.

▲ Source of the photo of student team award recipient Jeong Hyeongjun photo by Jeong Hyeongjun

Q: How did you feel when receiving the award?

A: While I may not be as experienced as professionals in the field, being able to design and validate energy through computer systems was rewarding. Winning the award, especially the Minister's Award, brought me great joy.

Q: How did you structure your team, and how did you resolve conflicts?

A: All the team members were from the same club, so I made the team and gathered members. Despite conflicts arose due to scheduling conflicts, we managed to mitigate them through mutual understanding and consideration.

Q: Do you have any other experiences in external activities or other awards?

A: In the second semester of 2023, I received an Excellence Award at the Capstone Design Awards.

Q: What is Capstone Design?

A: Capstone Design means teams of university students collaborating to create graduation projects in place of traditional thesis papers, providing practical experience akin to internships in industrial settings.

Q: What did motivate you to make such an amazing accomplishment?

A: I attribute my accomplishments to the knowledge I gained while studying computer software. 

Our university students need a lot of certificates when they get a job, so at first, computers became fun when they got a computer certificate, and I think the effect of continuing to find relevant knowledge made me like this.

Q: What activities are available in the Mechanical Engineering department, and what can students learn from participating in clubs?

A: Mechanical Engineering involves more than just assembling and handling machinery; it delves into understanding forces acting on structures and their designs, incorporating disciplines like dynamics, CAD, and programming. Our department offers various academic clubs, including the Automobile Research Society, Tech Club for structural analysis using CAD software, and Robotics Club for creating robots to compete in tournaments, providing opportunities to acquire certifications and other unique skills.

Q: What is your vision for the future?

A: My goal is to focus on building my career high rather than the size of the company, and my goal is to get a job in a company where my career and the company can mutually cooperate.

Q: Lastly, any message for your fellow students at Ulsan University?

A: If you dedicate yourself to campus activities or external engagements, you will undoubtedly learn a great deal. I hope you continue to accumulate diverse experiences and achieve your future goals. Ulsan University, fighting!