My Unexpected Journey as a Freshman at YIBS/ISEST

Hermione Cl — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:35:04 +0000

Not every journey begins with a dream .Sometimes, it begins with a decision made by some people who believe in you.
When I first thought about my future studies ,Software engineering wasn't really what i had in mind. It wasn't the field I wanted to pursue .However,my father convinced me to give it a chance, and eventually, I found myself starting a new chapter as a freshman in YIBS and INSEST.
Honestly, the beginning hasn't been easy. Software engineering is much more challenging than I expected. From understanding programming concepts to learning about different technologies and solving problems, there are moments when everything seems confusing .Sometimes, I wonder whether I made the right choice.
As a beginner, there is so much to learn. Every lesson introduces something new, and sometimes ,keeping up with everything can be overwhelming.
However, I'm gradually discovering that learning something difficult requires patience, consistency and determination. I've started exploring programming, web development and graphic design tools such as Inkscape and GIMP. Each new skill gives me a different perspective on technology.
Although this wasn't the path I originally imagined for myself, I'm choosing to give it my best, eventhough I'm not convinced that I'll make it.
I don't know exactly where this journey will take me, but I hope that one day I'll looked back and appreciate how far I've come.
For now, I'm just a freshman trying to figure things out, one lesson, one mistake and one line of code at a time.
*This is my beginning, not my limit.
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My Unexpected Journey as a Freshman at YIBS/ISEST