Archive for December, 2009

In a previous article, I told the story of an accountant whom my former boss had hired to help us get our financial records in order.  As I observed her work, one question burned feverishly in my brain. How does she do it? I later learned that it takes a certain kind of person to become an accountant.  Let’s take a... »

It’s said that if you opt to do what no one wants to do, then you’ve got yourself a job.  I clearly remember one of the people whom my former boss hired:  she was an auditor, and she was supposed to help us get our records in order. I later found out that this auditor had gone through quite a... »

When I was a teenager, my father encouraged me to take a business-related college course like BS Business Administration.  I knew he wanted me to follow in his footsteps, but I respectfully declined and marched to the beat of a different drum. One of the reasons why I politely refused was because I felt I wasn’t the right kind of... »

Most of us know what it’s like to work for someone else.  Not everyone likes to work for a boss, though.  There are some people who prefer to be their own boss, which is why they run businesses of their own. It may be argued, however, that good business leaders are made, not born.  Hence we have a major set... »

My friend Tom is a computer engineer by trade.  He’s an interesting, eccentric fellow, and I’ve sometimes found myself wondering if his traits are solely his own, or if they’re common to all or most people of his profession. It’s only recently that I’ve found out.  And what I’ve found out, I now share with you. Theoretical Expertise and Otherwise ... »

If you’re interested in pursuing a tech-related career, computer science (CS) and information technology (IT) are two good options.  What if you’re not really into either one, though?  Fortunately for you, a third option exists—that of computer engineering. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering what the difference is between all three courses.  Let’s find out. Engineer is as Engineer Does Merriam-Webster... »

Stereotyping other people is an unconscious bad habit that we too often develop.  For example, if you’re like me, you probably think of computer science (CS) majors as geeks. There are many sides to these students and professionals, however, and chances are you’re probably not aware of some of them. L33T $K!LLZ The most obvious thing that sets CS folks apart... »

When I think of science, images of a neat, organized system of steps involving computers usually come to mind.  After all, a science is science, whether it’s working with animals or people or machines, right? There’s only one real way to find out.  Let’s take a closer look at what the BS Computer Science course is really about. Identical Twins? At first... »

At some point in their lives, students can’t help but think about their future and what careers they’re going to pursue.  No time is it more significant than today, with the shape that the global economy is in. The good news is that there are recession-proof careers out there, as well as corresponding college courses to help prepare you to land... »

By now, you’re probably already aware of the fact that the University of the Philippines considers many factors when admitting students.  One of these is the University Predicted Grade (UPG).  But what exactly is the UPG and how much of it really gets factored into your UPCAT grade? Let’s find out. Strictly speaking, the UPG is a composite score—it is a... »