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An Inventory of Everything I've Said Yes To in Final Year
I sat down to write a fourth year reflection. Instead, I accidentally discovered I might already be overworked.
June 17, 2026Read
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Written and curated by Zainab Shujat. Exploring the friction points where software theory meets physical hardware, learning curves, and engineering craft.
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Student Field Notes5m
The Anatomy of a 2:00 AM Lab Session: When the Breadboard Finally Talks
An evocative look into the quiet hours of an engineering college lab, where theoretical equations from morning lectures collide violently with physical wires, loose resistors, and unexpected signal noise.
July 12, 2026Read
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The Loneliness of the Self-Taught Engineer: What No Roadmap Tells You
An intimate reflection on the emotional arc of learning technical craft in isolation, the mirage of competence from video courses, and the moment you finally build something without looking at the answer key.
May 18, 2026Read