I Survived College!
A couple of my friends graduated yesterday, October 15, 2011, and somehow, I go back to March 25, 2011 (haha I got away with saying this is another late post, didn’t I? 
). That was the day of recognition, the day that marked the end of my student life. 
D’ Hacienderas — IE graduates.
Taking up Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering was not easy. I know people underestimate my course, comparing it to the other engineering courses and concluding that they beat IE in terms of technicalities. Well, let me explain my side by quoting a paragraph from one of my college essays:
I get asked by people a lot about what course I’m taking up. I always proudly say I’m taking up Industrial Engineering, and every time I do, people stand in awe and say, “Wow, engineering!” That kind of effect makes me proud and happy. But when I honestly think about it, I know most of them only really get the “engineering” part, not the “industrial” end of the phrase. They’re stereotyping engineering as exclusive to those that require a lot of brain-cracking mathematics and tangible inventions. For the fact that I’ve learned to love this course over the years, I’m here to show them that IE may not be the same as other technical science applications, but that’s what makes IE even better. It’s not just about company studies. It’s about applying the different theories to everyday life. After all, there’s more to life than just flying airplanes and skyscrapers.
How’s that? Haha. 
But really, IE is a perfect complement to my perfectionist/meticulous side. It may have developed me into someone who notices mistakes in things I see (hey, don’t get me wrong), but more importantly, it provided me with the opportunity and ability to improve those things. Being problem solvers, Industrial Engineers make life easier. Get over it. Muhaha! 
Anyway, my college memories are worth five years (duh), and I can’t possibly write them all down here. 
All I can say is that the first two years were easy, third year was so-so, and the last two years were hell. Blame feasibility study, thesis, other major projects, and extra-curricular activities! 
I was only too glad to join the graduation ceremony, hear my name being called, step up to the platform, receive my diploma and medal, and have my picture taken! Haha. 
But stepping out of college only did two things to me: making me relieved and making me miss it. 
So to those who are about to start college, still continuing college, and about to leave college, enjoy when and while you’re there! You’ll definitely miss a big percentage of your life if you don’t. 
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Cum Laude ^:)^
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Ahaha adik ka Master.
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nice. thanks mik’z!!! we are proud to be INDUSTRIAL engineers! :-)
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Oh yes! Thanks Mam for dropping by!
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