An early crossroad in life is choosing a field of study at the university That will lay the foundation for the rest of our lives This book recorded the career choices of the first batch of 557 engineering graduates from the Nanyang Technological Institute NTI as NTU was known in 1985 Engineering was then the only discipline offered The passage of 25 years yielded deep insights as these pioneers reflected on the impact of their engineering education on their careers Demonstrating the reach and significance of engineering will arouse the curiousity and imagination of the young especially those good at maths and science Our lIfe stories showcase the options open to an engineering graduate If this book inspires some to take up an engineering education in general and at NTU in particular it will have achieved its purpose