For the past few days, I’ve been preoccupied with everything IE (Industrial Engineering, yeah). Funny how things turned out to be in my favor after I posted my career formation entry. Coincidence, eh?

Thanksgiving Mass and Recognition of the First Batch of Certified Industrial Engineers (Carolinians)

Last May 23, 2009, 30 examinees (50% passing rate) passed the 2009 Industrial Engineering Certification Examination for Certified Industrial Engineers (CIE) given by the Industrial Engineering Certification Board (IECB), the certification arm of the Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers (PIIE).

And I’m very proud to say that four of the topnotchers are from the University of San Carlos (my school)! (List of other passers here.)

Left to right: Mr. Amando Radomes, Jr. (1st; 87%), Mr. Enrique Inciong II (passer), Mrs. Irish Dakay (5th; 77.77%), Mrs. Precie Daño (4th; 78.74%), and Mr. Francis Otadoy (2nd; 81.17%). Click pic to enlarge.

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I don’t know what has gotten into me, but I suddenly felt like taking time to think about my career in the future. I know I’m a late bloomer. I just realized how much I’ve been missing on the things I’m supposed to already know by now. Well, not really in all aspects, though. I believe I have enough knowledge of certain things like computer and the internet. But one thing that I think I still lack knowledge in is the field of Industrial Engineering — the course that I’m currently taking up in college. Though I’ve had good grades in my major (and minor) subjects, or at least not failing marks, I don’t think I’ve internalized some important things that much. I regret that sometimes, I just study for the sake of not failing an exam. I didn’t take those things very seriously. But don’t get me wrong. I still have learned several things. Exams and experiences have shaped my mind already. Anyway, maybe the reason for this is that Industrial Engineering was not really my first choice for a course. I wanted to take up a computer course — Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering. But I chose Industrial Engineering because of the job opportunities. I was kind of enticed at that moment.

I have already mentioned to my friends, and even to my teacher, that computer-related stuff is where my heart is at. It’s already in my system ever since I was young. I even came to a point where I almost regretted not following my heart in the first place. But along the way, I learned to love Industrial Engineering. I could already appreciate its applications in the real world. It started with Methods Engineering (major subject). That stopped me from getting disappointed.

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This will be remembered. Click to enlarge.

I’m missing my CBS family. I haven’t been with the big group for quite some time already. It may not show, but school’s slowly killing me. Case study here, company study there… Projects and exams are everywhere! I’m just trying to cram some free time into my crazy busy schedule ‘coz all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. I could just relate to that proverb.

Three more weeks and I’ll be free! I just hope I won’t be counting the days in agony.