15th September.
Today I write not about some rousing cause, or about some idea/emotion. Rather todays post is to honour a profession, like no other.
Why did I take up Engineering? Well because I took science. That might be the most honest reason I can give. I took science so it made sense for me to take engineering. However, now that
I have completed 25% of my course, regarding my decision I really don't regret it.
All said and done Engineering is not a way to get a job, rather it becomes a lifestyle. Analysisng, critical thinking, appreciating the importance of simple changes giving tremendous changes in results. Engineering is an outlook to life. It’s the best way for anyone to know existence. Engineering marvels all over the world are like time capsules, preserving in them the thought process and working of some of the brightest minds of their time. It lets you challenge yourself, and helps you realise the simple logics of life. It helps you define what the world is, what power thoughts and thinking actually have.
I don't want to sound like an elitist, or something, all professions have their function, purpose and importance. Why I praise this particular one is in fact the second reason as to why I chose it in the first place, proof. Slightly vague? Yes, let me elaborate, anything in engineering works on proof. All claims backed up and justified, no funny business.
Engineering is a trove of knowledge, giving you a set of skills no other stream can.
People often change their stream after doing engineering, if you see it actually makes sense.
Engineering is a way for people to acquire knowledge and hone in themselves a “way of thinking”, so they do that and then proceed to do something else. With a thinking mind comes an active mind hence its no surprise these stream shifters tend to do quite well. Of course I am sympathetic towards those who don't want to do engineering in the first place but are forced to do it. It’s like being forced to appreciate a work of art you cannot understand!
So towards the end I would like to wish all past, present, future, engineers and those who appreciate the contributions of this invaluable stream, a very Happy Engineers Day!
