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This Engineering Topnotcher Failed Thermodynamics 1

Studying for the licensure exams is one task best done with your full attention.

After all, it can be challenging to focus on anything else while youre knee-deep in books and reviewers.

However, this isnt always the case for every taker, just like Engr. Karlo S. Ornieta.

In our interview with him, we found out how he managed to ranked 5th on the Mechanical Engineer licensure exam, all while working at a trucking company.

Growing up in a family of engineers, 24-year-old Karlo has always been into mathematics, especially Geometry.

He loved solving problems involving shapes, and he became especially passionate about it when he worked with a hydraulic turbine design for a science investigatory project in high school.

That was why in choosing a college course for college, he did not hesitate to pick Mechanical Engineering.

He enrolled in Ateneo de Davao University straight out of high school and faced college life with a brave heart.

For the first few semesters, things were going rather well with Karlos studies.

He was acing his math tests and doing great with his laboratory work.

But here comes Thermodynamics 1, the Devil within mechanical engineering, it went a bit downhill for him.

The topics in this subject got increasingly difficult throughout the entire semester and he got a failing mark in Thermodynamics 1.

He was incredibly disappointed in himself, but he didnt let that one failure stop him.

As a matter of fact, it only motivated him to put more effort in.

He buried himself in books, dedicated more time to practice problem-solving, and even took part in group studies to become more focused.

Karlo managed to pass Thermodynamics 1, but things didnt become easier as he progressed through college.

Fortunately, he was braver and better after that challenging subject, and when his final year in university rolled around.

It was no longer surprising that he managed to graduate with flying colors.

He was named a cum laude!

His parents couldnt be prouder of his achievement.

After getting his degree, Karlo went on to overcome another big hurdle in his dreams: the licensure examinations.

He decided it was best to enroll in a review center, so he did just that.

However, at that time, a series of cancellations of licensure exams took place because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hence, there was no assurance of the mechanical exams taking place.

Karlo worried that he might end up wasting too much time only studying when he could start gaining work experience already.

Thats why he applied for a job and fortunately got hired as a Tire Monitoring Assistant in a logistics company.

But dividing his attention between two important things wasnt a walk in the park.

During the day, Karlo was exhausted from overseeing the tire maintenance activities of the companys fleet of trucks.

He typically spent most of his time under the scorching sun, inspecting the condition of all the tires. He did this for six days a week, only resting for one day.

At night, Karlo pored over his review materials.

He followed his study plan diligently and spent his night taking notes of unique problems and making mnemonics.

Despite his busy schedule, he made sure that he still got enough sleep to prevent burning himself out.

During his spare time, he would hang out with his family and friends to destress.

A month before the Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination (MELE), his line manager was kind and considerate enough to reduce his workdays, so he can focus better on reviewing.

He only came to work three times a week, and the rest of the time was spent preparing for the upcoming exam.

On the day of the MELE, Karlo was confident enough in his preparation.

And sure enough, he found two of the subjects, Mathematics, Engineering Economics, and Basic Engineering Sciences (MESL) and Power and Industrial Plant Engineering (PIPE), quite average.

However, Machine Design, Material, and Shop Practice (MDSP) was a bit difficult for him.

Still, by the end of the two-day exam, he believed that he would end up on the topnotchers list, as a form of the law of attraction.

He and his family waited patiently for the results to come out and after eight days, the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC) finally posted the results on its website.

Karlos girlfriend, who used to be his study partner in college, was the first person to inform him of the good news.

While he was confident of himself, he was still in disbelief and couldnt really fathom that his name was actually on the topnotcher list with a rating of 89.05%.

Karlo immediately informed his family, and they gushed over his success while also thanking God for such a blessing.

He was also flooded with numerous public congratulatory messages from his university, review center, and friends.

Right now, Karl is already working for San Miguel Brewery Inc., Davao Plant as a Process Engineer in the Packaging Department and hopes to stay in the company for the years to come.

Heres the full transcript of GineersNows interview with Engr. Karlo.

I decided to take Mechanical Engineering because of my interest in Mathematics, and Geometry.

My younger self thought that this was the course that would have the most application to the said subjects.

I was also urged by my older sister to take this line of career expecting that it would be in demand in the near future, which it certainly did after hearing from my acquaintances.

Moreover, my Science Investigatory Project back in high school inspired me in choosing this course.

It was about the design of a hydraulic turbine.

This topic is inclined to mechanical engineering matters which I believed was a key factor that piqued my interest more.

My favorite subjects in my engineering study are the following:

On the contrary, my least liked subjects are

Yes, it was Thermodynamics 1 when I got a failure mark for one term.

It was heartbreaking and alarming especially since Thermodynamics 1 was known to be one which many fail.

This did not discourage me, however, to put in more effort.

I pushed myself to read more references, solve more Thermodynamics 1 problems, practice a lot, and join class group studies.

My most difficult experience occurred during Thermodynamics 1.

It was a near-miss event where I almost failed the subject.

The Thermodynamics 1 topics got much harder and harder throughout the entire semester.

Study smart.

Master the basics but also anticipate unique and alien problems.

Moreover, I continued spending quality time with my family and friends despite the busy schedule.

Most importantly, I never forget to rest and pray.

Develop and practice an effective, efficient, and healthy study habit early on.

Also, seeking help from others will do more good than bad.

I was working, at the same time, preparing for the licensure exams in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adding to my mental stress from studying, I was also most of the time physically stressed from work.

All these with no assurance whether the exams would take place or be postponed.

I combated these by taking enough rest.

I worked as if the exams would 100% continue on the scheduled date to avoid myself from doubting and overthinking.

It is better to be safe than sorry.

Yes, I enrolled with PRIME Review Center. I recommend doing so.

This review center is proven and tested; without of course taking the credit away from the exam taker himself.

We have three subjects in the MELE: MESL, PIPE. and MDSP.

In my opinion, MESL and PIPE were average and MDSP was difficult.

Yes. I strongly believed that all five of us, Ateneo de Davao University Mechanical Engineering takers, will respectively occupy a place in the top 10.

My now-girlfriend informed me of the results.

I was in disbelief.

I immediately informed my family, and we talked on the phone.

I owe this success to myself, my family, and our Almighty Father.

None. I received, however, public congratulatory messages from them which flattered me after I was given recognition.

I am really grateful as they were key factors that helped me with this achievement.

I enjoy taking down notes. I dedicatedly invest enough time into it.

My notes contain not only the lesson itself but also my insights with respect to the topic at hand.

Additionally, I put much effort into note-taking to the point that I would use colored ball pens for writing.

I felt that I had to write them creatively or else I would have difficulty retaining details of what I studied.

Moreover, I regularly answer problem-solving types of questions.

I find joy and satisfaction whenever I come across challenging problems, more especially when I get the correct answer.

This is a way of evaluating myself.

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