Balancing academics with social life was rewarding, fulfilling —Taoheed Oyewo, award-winning LAUTECH’s Mechanical Engineering graduate

<p>Taoheed Oyewo is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State. He was presented with 10 awards during his induction into the engineering profession. He shares his academic and success story.</p>, <p>What was your journey in LAUTECH like?</p>, <p>My Journey in LAUTECH was full of ups and downs. However, as an engineering addict and a lifelong humanitarian, I demonstrated a wide range of interests, including capacity building, politics, hackathons, academic research, and engagement. I actively participated in community development projects and served as a technical editor and founding member of The Perspicacious Polymaths (TPP), a group dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on education, well-being and human capital development.</p>, <p>Why did you decide to study Mechanical Engineering?</p>, <p>I chose to study mechanical engineering due to my profound fascination and passion for mathematics. The logical and analytical nature of mathematics captivated me, and I yearned for a field that would allow me to apply these principles to create tangible solutions for real-world problems. Engineering, with its focus on practical applications and observable outcomes, emerged as the perfect amalgamation of my interests.</p>, <p>Having a meaningful impact on the world has always been a driving force for me, and engineering offered the ideal avenue to effect genuine change in people’s lives. The prospect of contributing to advancements that positively affect society motivated my career choice.</p>, <p>Furthermore, I have always had diverse academic interests, spanning various disciplines such as chemistry, physics, and English. Mechanical engineering, with its multidisciplinary nature, presented a unique opportunity to expand my knowledge and expertise in a wide array of fields. It felt like the most fulfilling path for personal growth and meaningful contributions to society.</p>, <p>Did you do anything apart from academics?</p>, <p>Apart fr