Name: Rakka Xue
Job: Analog Design Engineer
Programme: Electronic Engineering, graduated in 2021.
What do you do at work? What does a typical working day or working week look like?
Most of my time involves designing function blocks according to certain product specifications. I then simulate and debug the design and do top-level verification.鈥�
What was your path into working life like?
I had a bit of luck and was recruited very quickly due to the industry having a shortage of design engineers when I graduated.鈥�
Why did you choose Sweden and Link枚ping University?
There were multiple reasons why I chose to study at LiU. The main reasons were that I wanted to experience a different culture and climate. Another reason was due to the tuition fees, which I thought were reasonable for this programme. I had also heard that LiU is a very foreigner-friendly university, and that interested me.鈥�
What do you think about your education and your time in Link枚ping?
I think that the education was very useful and opened the door to working as an analog designer for me. I gained very fundamental knowledge that helps me in my daily working life, and I learned how to identify and fix problems that can arise. That is something that I think is important, to get that experience in class and put it into practice at work. Finally, during the different lab sessions, I learned the importance of being a team player and how to use that to my advantage.鈥�
What was your student life like?
It took some time for me to immerse myself in and get involved with the local culture and the study pace, but soon enough I started making new friends, including some Swedes, and I also started to discover Sweden as a country. Most of my spare time was spent travelling, painting and cooking, but I also went to some parties and other social activities. As I was an International Student Ambassador, this provided me with many opportunities to be actively involved in university activities as well.My best memory of student life is probably 鈥渇ika鈥�!
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