16/02/2026
Female
After SEE, I chose Biology in +2 because I dreamed of becoming a doctor. Like many students, I believed wearing a white coat would make my parents proud and secure my future. After +2, I even prepared for the MBBS entrance exam. I studied hard, sacrificed my time, and hoped for the best.
But after losing a year trying, reality hit me hard.
I realized that to become a doctor, you either need exceptional talent to crack the entrance exam or enough money to afford private medical education. Sadly, I had neither. That was one of the most painful realizations of my life.
With a heavy heart, I changed my path and chose Computer Engineering for my bachelor’s degree. I thought, “IT is the future, I’ll manage.” But the truth was—I had zero background in programming. When I first saw C/C++, it felt like one of the difficult language. While others were discussing logic and concepts, I was struggling to even understand the basics.
I still remember memorizing code just to pass programming exams. I didn’t understand what I was writing—I just remembered lines like a theory subject. It was a horrible feeling. Sitting in the exam hall, writing code I barely understood, hoping it would compile. That phase broke my confidence many times.
But slowly, things changed. With time, practice, failures, and sleepless nights, I started understanding the logic behind programming. I realized IT is not about memorizing syntax—it’s about thinking logically and solving problems.
Nowadays, I see students who start coding right after SEE. They explore programming, build projects, learn from YouTube, and join training early. Honestly, I feel they are making the right decision. Starting early gives confidence, clarity, and a strong foundation.
If I could go back, I would tell my younger self:
“Don’t be afraid to explore IT early. Skills matter more than titles.”
This is not a story of failure. It’s a story of redirection, resilience, and growth. Sometimes, the path you didn’t plan becomes the one that shapes you the most.
