DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT || college/university student at ubc

[@JuliaPaler]

What video would you like to see next on my channel? Let me know in the comments :)

[@thee_localniss4045]

I’m a high school student, going into my sophomore year, and my family is full of bio engineers, and I’ve been inspired to look into Biomedical engineering. This is very helping, thank you!!

[@JuliaPaler]

that makes me so happy to hear that! best of luck :)

[@almondmlk1158]

I’m still in school....but u motivate me to study hard for uni!❤️

[@JuliaPaler]

Aw I appreciate that :)) Good luck with school!

[@almondmlk1158]

@@JuliaPaler ty!new sub :)small ytber here too!

[@mandiniramasinghe9424]

I also interested in both science and maths .So,this is really helpful for me.

[@JuliaPaler]

glad to hear that :))

[@taylor1721]

Biomedical engg seems so cool! Love the video!

[@JuliaPaler]

Yes it's a really fun program :-) and thank you!

[@itsCece]

I don't know why you're underrated!

[@JuliaPaler]

Haha thank you :-)

[@mochashake686]

This was such an informative video and your music choice was so nice

[@JuliaPaler]

thank you so much! i always find it so hard to pick music, it's nice to hear that you like it!!

[@livinglife6804]

heyyy, can you do a video on what you have to learn in BME ? The coding part really surprised me, thought it would be just math and science haha !

[@alexacailing9080]

Hi! I'm researching about BE and stumbled upon your video. This program is on my list however, I'm quite scared because I'm not good at math. Does this program require a lot of maths? I need advice pls T_ T

[@JuliaPaler]

Yes, this program does require a lot of math! I had to take three math courses this year and last year. I believe the math is manageable to learn though, you just need to make sure to ask questions when you have them and practice lots!

[@aliahmeterdogdu9399]

I am happy to see a biomedical engineering vlog I am also studying in biomedical engineering in Turkey

[@JuliaPaler]

Yes I haven't really seen any videos showing biomedical engineering, so I thought this would be nice! And that's so cool! Good luck with your studies!

[@aliahmeterdogdu9399]

@@JuliaPaler thank you so much your supports I hope you too I expect many videos from about biomedical engineering vlog 🙏😇

[@Wffz-mo4qh]

I'm in my first semester of college and dont even have a major yet. Biomedical or biomechanical engineering is the only thing I've found interesting but it seems very stressful to me! It was calculus thst made me struggle the most in previous years of school. Then again, I took my only calculus class not in person and not really much interaction with he teacher so that might have been where it got me. Also, how do you manage to focus for such a long time where you can study for basically half of the day? I lose focus and take whatever time breaks.

[@JuliaPaler]

Yes, I would say biomedical engineering is a very engaging major, my favourite courses are the physics/mechanics and design courses! And to answer your question, I do find it hard to stay motivated the entire day, but I find it helpful to take short 10-15 minute breaks when I'm losing focus then get back to it!

[@foxtrot_oscar]

do you do everything on your laptop and paper or would it be better to use a tablet or an iPad? I would want to keep all of my notes digitally and all the maths and diagrams are hard to put onto the MacBook

[@JuliaPaler]

Currently I'm writing everything on paper, but I'm looking into using a tablet because it's what a lot of people use in lecture and seems a lot faster

[@foxtrot_oscar]

@@JuliaPaler do you think you’d get away with doing all of your work on the tablet?

[@JuliaPaler]

@@foxtrot_oscar Yes a lot of people only use a tablet

[@davidparnell1903]

44 degrees in phoenix this morning! Highs today 70

[@JuliaPaler]

Nice! Its 9 degrees over here!

[@Amatullah_.]

Heyy i just saw this video and I’m stressing so muchh. I really want to take biomedical engineering and I didn’t take biology :( but some universities don’t require biology, do u think I’m gonna be fine for not taking biology??

[@JuliaPaler]

Hey! I think that would just depend on each university's requirements. If you're not able to take Biology, I would consider looking at programs that don't require it for biomedical engineering! For my BME degree I haven't taken any Grade 12 or uni level Bio

[@Amatullah_.]

@@JuliaPaler ahhhh thank you so much!! The universities that I want to apply for doesn’t require bio but I was stressing over it cuz people say it’s important!! Thank you again :)

[@JuliaPaler]

@@Amatullah_. Glad I could help :) Good luck!!

[@MrRanaWajahat]

Hey Julia, I'm becoming a Biomed Engnr and I think it's a really cool field. Good video. Would be more helpful if you mention how long each task takes you! Looking forward to a similar video with that info soon

[@aloe704]

Is it stressful? I'm still planning, and I don't wanna do something I'm gonna regret when I'm older

[@JuliaPaler]

Realistically, it does get pretty stresful during exam seasons but I feel like that's consistent between many majors!

[@aloe704]

@@JuliaPaler thanks so much for replying!!! I'm taking a high school Biomedical Technology class next semester... so we'll see if I like it I guess! :) also is the field competitive?

[@Wffz-mo4qh]

@@aloe704 I just actually watched another video on that and it said that the field is very competitive, it kind of makes sense because everyone is rushing to find new advancements

[@aloe704]

@@Wffz-mo4qh idk what to pursue :/

[@Wffz-mo4qh]

@@aloe704 same

[@laithnayfeh7495]

What type of math do biomedical engineering students use? Is it Algebra?

[@JuliaPaler]

We use a lot of math! In my first year, I took Calculus I, Calculus II, and Linear Systems. This year I've had Multivariable Calculus, Differential Calculus, and Vector Calculus!

[@FatiFati-ig7es]

@@JuliaPaler 😭😭😭🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@مرتضى-م5س]

What are the specializations of the Master in it? and Is studying difficult and what is the daily average of studying?

[@JuliaPaler]

the specilizations in my program are cellular bioengineering, systems and signals, biomechanics and biomaterials, and informatics

[@JuliaPaler]

on average i study for 12 - 14 hours a day

[@مرتضى-م5س]

@@JuliaPaler Is there a specialization in genetic engineering in the masters?

[@مرتضى-م5س]

@@JuliaPaler What!!! 12-14 ?? Is it that difficult?

[@JuliaPaler]

i am not sure, i have not looked into master's programs yet!

[@Jasmine-fp3xh]

Do you know what the difference between Biomedical engineering and Biomedical science is ? Like which one actually works in a lab? Trying to pursue an associates in Medical Laboratory Technology and would like to further my education with a bachelors . Any advise and knowledge would help . Thank you!

[@JuliaPaler]

I'm not super sure, but to my understanding engineering has more applications to the real-world like devloping new products or building infrastructure where as science would be more invovled in research and finding something new. Hope this helps!

[@danielkhalil707]

What school do you go to and what is the name of the program that you are doing? Thanks 😊

[@JuliaPaler]

Hi! I'm an engineering student at UBC!

[@John-ls1mn]

30 years old looking to switch my career

[@JuliaPaler]

it's not too late to change!

[@Wiinterark]

Are you in your second or first year?, Could you, in a future video, show tips for taking notes! greetings from Argentina!!!

[@JuliaPaler]

I'm in my second year! And I actually have a video about the method that I find effective for taking notes if you would like to check that out :) Here's the link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXaYoqSaoLGXo5I

[@nightcorez1018]

Do BME choose there schedule or are they on the call 24/7

[@JuliaPaler]

From what I've heard from BME in my network and at conferences it's typically a 9-5 job

[@santhoshkumar6683]

I'm in undergrad second semester of biomedical engineering suggest or give a tip for me about coming semesters and research stuffs😅😅?

[@JuliaPaler]

make sure you have a good balance between studying, staying physically active, seeing friends, and getting involved on campus!

[@santhoshkumar6683]

@@JuliaPaler tq 😁

[@laraskerl2705]

Hiiii, I'm from Argentina and I would like to study biomedical engineering, may I ask you some questions?

[@JuliaPaler]

hiii! yes for sure! ask away :)

[@laraskerl2705]

@@JuliaPaler ok so first thing I'm really scared of is not being "smart enough", is biomedical engineering really hard? Like brain wrecking? Or can I (an average student at math) study it?

[@JuliaPaler]

@@laraskerl2705 Personally, I don't believe that you need to be naturally smart and good at math to study biomedical engineering. I think that as long as you know what your strengths and weaknesses are, and put in the work where you need to then you can do it :-) In terms of math, all engineering is a lot of math haha, I have taken six math courses in uni so far and I'm not even done!

[@laraskerl2705]

@@JuliaPaler That is a relief. Thank you so much

[@JuliaPaler]

@@laraskerl2705 Glad I could help! Best of luck with school :)

[@authaisaha3038]

i want to know how hard it is to maintain a gpa of 3.4 for biomed engineering ?

[@JuliaPaler]

some classes are pretty challenging, but if you put in the work to practice and get your questions answered it's completely achievable

[@Hyuntube996]

Interesting modules

[@JuliaPaler]

Agreed! the classes are super interesting :))

[@Hyuntube996]

@@JuliaPaler I like how they are specified, mine are just like...mechanics...mechanics...more mechanics...

[@JuliaPaler]

@@Hyuntube996 That sounds interesting too! What are you studying?

[@Hyuntube996]

@@JuliaPaler I’m in year 2 of mechanical eng :)

[@JuliaPaler]

@@Hyuntube996 mech eng is so cool! good luck with the rest of your semester!

[@asemobaid1030]

oh good you study a lot !!!

[@arjunsingh-rj8qx]

I which university you are studying ?

[@JuliaPaler]

University of British Columbia!

[@zayatuwshinzaya5083]

What's your university? In korea?

[@JuliaPaler]

UBC Vancouver!

[@ximecastro876]

What laptop do you have?

[@JuliaPaler]

I have a Lenovo Yoga!

[@justine3892]

🍇

[@JuliaPaler]

yum

[@AliaAlkahly]

Hey! What is your laptop's model and specs? do you find it sufficient for the programming and designing?

[@JuliaPaler]

i use the lenovo yoga, you can check out the specs on their website. and yea i use it for programming and modelling (i.e. solidworks)

[@shadikshotline2675]

Do you have to be really good at math

[@Wffz-mo4qh]

In a way yes, you have to do lots of calculus classes.

[@JuliaPaler]

You do have to take a lot of math courses, but if you're willing to work hard you don't have to be naturally good at it.

[@JuliaPaler]

So true! I've taken so many math classes

[@sbkefamily5012]

Here the biomaterialist from Iran

[@waquidrawmay2623]

what was your highschool average between physics chemistry ela and another 40s course

[@JuliaPaler]

i can't remember the exact number but around 95%