The Yayasan Tenaga Nasional scholar did it so well that she consistently achieved a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 throughout her time as a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering undergraduate at Virginia Tech in the United States from 2018 to 2021.
“I am not a ‘genius’ by nature, so I worked hard. I did not skip classes, I took notes diligently, and more importantly, I took the initiative to connect with my professors and classmates, which really enhanced my understanding of the subject matter,” she told StarEdu. “For instance, there was a moment where I was informed that there was no format for a lab report and it should be written however I deemed appropriate.
“Throughout my time at VT, I had never had any female team members in my group projects, which intimidated me at times,” she said.Although her studies were her topmost priority, Irdina made time for some co-curricular activities and acknowledged the importance of self-care. She also pointed out that it is essential to plan one’s study break as seriously as one’s study time.
“I am excited to pursue my career in power engineering and to contribute value to the country’s energy transition towards a more sustainable source of electricity,” she said.