Letter from the Editor It was November 2011 when I first came across with the Japanese word

kaizen. I was then attending an on-thejob training orientation from this certain company in Clark. For one thing, I know that it would surely something I might regret if I just snubbed this internship opportunity from this firm. Not only did I learn some technical skills I will need for my future but I also got to acquire so many nuggets of wisdom that will certainly help me in the years to come. Yes In the years to come *** Kaizen is such a beautiful word. Especially in the world of IT where everything seems fast-paced and where incessant learning is a must, this kaizen principle is certainly something that can be beneficial. The term is the Japanese equivalent for continuous improvement. For years, this kaizen thing has been applied and has been proven valuable in various industries such as banking, healthcare, government, and so many others and in processes as well such as purchasing and logistics. But, it is on the personal side where this continuousimprovement attitude is nice to tackle. The things our mentors share within the four corners of the classroom is not enough. Yes, it could be that someday, you want to become a programmer/analyst/designer. But no matter how great their yearning for us to learn and to go places, it would surely be not ample. In the kaizen vision, if you want to streamline some areas of your life which truly needs some workout, then do not settle for less. Allot your time properly when it comes to studying, socializing and other activities you have. Make it as a daily process and stick to it. That way, you are continually improving your matters. There is an old saying that goes, Once you think you have arrived, you have already started your descent. The spirit of kaizen does not accept the status quo. There is always something to learn and ways to improve. Bear in mind that the reason we may not receive the best is because we are willing to settle for less. So no matter how good things may seem, remember that there is, and will always be, room for improvement. Never ever give in to complacency for we may end up losing. In no time, just like the graduating class of 2011 to 2012, you have to say goodbye to college and state hello to the real world. Well, it is not about how far one has come or how far one has yet to go, it is about being open to the lessons around us and having the eagerness to learn and improve. The world is constantly changing so let us aim to live life with a kaizen vision. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Just like what Steve Jobs wanted to share, let us not lose the hunger to learn. If we did lose it, we may then cease to grow. When we ceased, we would surely become stagnant. We prevent ourselves from achieving more. So let us continue to stretch and use the hundred percent of our being for us to live our dreams. Till then everyone! *** To the CCS faculty, we thank you for all the things you selflessly shared to us. To our parents and loved ones, no amount of words could convey how grateful we are for the unwavering support you gave us. And to the graduating batch of 2011-2012, kudos! We guys made it! Charmaine L. Sangil Editor-in-Chief A.Y. 2011-2012