Meet Parham
Parham Mozaffari is a rising second year student at York University pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. He uses WebAssign in many math and physics courses.
What is WebAssign? (3:47)
What is WebAssign? How can it help you? Student Ambassador Parham Mozaffari explains what WebAssign is and gives you a tour of how to use his favourite tools within it.
How to Register for WebAssign (3:10)
Have you been assigned WebAssign? In this video, Student Ambassador Parham Mozaffari walks you through how to register.
Why are you studying electrical engineering?
I have always had a passion for physics and math, but my interest skyrocketed when I joined the robotics club in my last year of high school. At that point I realized that engineering is the best career path for me. I genuinely enjoy the problem-solving aspect of this major.
What has been your favourite course so far?
My favorite course so far is my physics course, particularly the lab component. I enjoy the design aspects and working with circuits.
And your least favourite?
My English classes, which focus on writing essays about morals and principles. I would much rather work with numbers all day than write essays.
What do you do outside of studying and working?
I enjoy spending time with my friends. These days we often go to see movies or have dinner together.
Why are you excited to be a student ambassador?
I love creating educational content and I am very good at explaining difficult concepts to others. I am also looking forward to expanding my network and working with people with the same mindset.
What is one thing you’d love to share with post-secondary students across Canada?
Take the time to get to know your professors and feel free to ask as many questions as you like. The instructors are happy to help and this can greatly reduce your stress and anxiety.
What do you wish you had known before starting university?
I wish I knew about time management and what exactly I needed to do each week so I wouldn’t fall behind. Also, that being ahead as much as possible gives me extra time in case anything unexpected happens.
What do you wish more instructors knew about students today?
I wish the teachers knew how to communicate with students better, like using platforms such as Discord or other online apps that allow everyone to ask questions and get answers. If they are using WebAssign, I also ask them not to reduce the number of submissions allowed for each question. Having three attempts really allows students to learn the concepts.
Why WebAssign?
When I first started using WebAssign, I saw it as just a tool to complete my assignments. I didn't realize its potential for studying. As I learned more about what WebAssign has to offer to students, I got more interested and now I use WebAssign to be more productive. I really like the practice questions for each chapter. I can check my answers and more efficiently learn each concept.
