Since I was a kid I have looked at life in a very logical and objective way, just as a scientist or engineer. My parents, industrial engineers whom I have always admired, have always influenced the way I think. Because of this I have always wanted to be an engineer, but it wasn’t until junior year at high school until I had to come to a decision about what I would study in the future. I started analyzing what subjects appealed to me or disinterested me, and it didn’t take me long to realize that all the subjects that I liked (math, physics, chemistry, etc.) were science-related subjects and that my career should likely be oriented towards science and engineering.
Even though my initial interest in engineering came from subjects such as math and sciences, I have learned that, contrary to common belief, engineering isn’t only about learning calculus or science. Instead engineering is about learning new ways in which to apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios such as industrial or corporate problems. My goals and areas of interest in engineering aren’t headed towards discovering new mathematical formulas, or developing new physics or chemistry experiments, they’re headed towards learning how to become a successful businessman, and I think that as an engineer I will be provided all the tools to be able to achieve this goal. This is why I chose to become an industrial engineer. I will be able to appreciate and learn the best from two different worlds. Experience in the world of engineering will give me the tools I need to be able to be a better businessman in a way few other businessmen will be capable of. In the other world, the business world, I will be able to better learn how to apply my knowledge of engineering in different ways so as to more deeply understand the fundamental issues of the company I work for and optimize its production.
