The Story of How I Became a Software Engineer
I used to love math, then I got lost in chemistry for a bit, but I finally found my way into the world of code.
My Love for Math
Playing with numbers since childhoodWhen I was a kid, I really loved mathematics. Solving logic puzzles and numbers was my hobby. But at that time, I did not know that loving math could lead me to the coding world. To me, computers and programming were still a big mystery.
The Chemical Engineering Dream
Targeting one specific majorWhen it was time to choose a college major, I was really focused on Chemical Engineering. I wanted to work in labs and study chemical formulas. I didn't want to look at any other options.
My Father's Advice
Ego vs. realitySeeing my daily habits, my father told me: 'You love playing games and spending hours on the computer. Why don't you try IT instead?' But because of my ego, I ignored him. I still wanted to study chemistry.
The Accidental Pivot
Failing the chemistry examFate had a different path for me. I failed the entrance exam for Chemical Engineering. Luckily, I had a backup choice and got accepted into Informatics Engineering at Polban. I took it, but honestly, I was still unhappy because I still wanted chemistry.
Math Meets Code
Realizing coding is just applied logicAfter a few months of learning programming, I realized something. The logical thinking I used in math was exactly what I needed for coding. Programming wasn't just typing commands; it was using math logic to solve real problems. I finally felt that I was in the right place.
The Software Engineer
From math logic to real appsNow, I am a software engineer building mobile apps, websites, and backend systems. That childhood hobby of solving math problems has turned into a passion for writing clean, efficient code. The detour was actually the best path for me.