I studied programming when it was hard — and I kept going.

My journey in Information Technology did not begin with talent. It began with a decision to keep going. I studied Information Technology at Access Computer College from 2021 to 2025. Programming was one of the hardest things I had ever learned. Even after graduating, I still felt like I wasn't good enough. There were many concepts I struggled to understand, and I often questioned whether I had chosen the right path.

I grew up alone, providing for myself. There was no safety net — no family to fall back on when things got hard. Financial struggles were constant. Finding a job was another challenge. I failed many interviews. I even applied to BPO companies, but I wasn't hired because my English communication skills were not strong enough. Every rejection was discouraging, but it also showed me what I needed to improve.

Instead of giving up, I made a different decision. I stopped focusing only on getting hired and started focusing on becoming better. I quit playing online games — something I had relied on to escape — and replaced that time with studying. I committed myself to learning every day. I built projects, practiced programming, read documentation, watched tutorials, and learned from my mistakes. Progress was slow, but I kept moving forward.

I grew up alone, providing for myself. There was no safety net. Every decision to keep going was a decision I made for myself.

Today, I still consider myself a student. There is always something new to learn, and I know my journey is far from over. Every project I build represents another step forward. Every challenge teaches me something valuable.

My story isn't about being naturally gifted. It's about persistence. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that consistent effort can take you further than talent alone.