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My Personal Statement From the first time I played video games as a child, I was fascinated not just by the worlds they offered, but by how they worked. At nine, I joined a robotics class, building and programming robots. This hands-on experience let me explore my creativity while learning how to solve problems, and it sparked my interest in technology. At twelve, I joined a gifted boarding school. Over there, computer science became one of my subjects that I learned and it became part of my grades. I realized coding was not just a subject, but a way to think, solve problems, and create. Combining this with my love for video games, I became motivated to pursue software engineering and game development as a life career

When I first entered the boarding school at twelve, I was far from home and everything was new. On my first nite, lying in my dorm, I thought about all the people, the memories, and places I had left behind. I felt scared and sad it was the first real time I understood what growing up meant. And at that time, I realized that this cycle of growing up and leaving memories behind would continue as time goes on. After a week or two, I pushed myself to adapt. I made a friend, bettered myself, and slowly managed my homesickness. Over the next two years, I became more resilient and able to handle change, learning that growing up and leaving memories behind does hurt, but if you learn to adapt and overcome, it isn’t so bad after all and there are a lot of things you slowly learn over the years.

During a school video assignment, I worked with a group of four students: one person who wrote the script, one normal student, and two stubborn lazy students. The scriptwriter student had a competition during the weekend and depended on us to make the video using his script. Over the weekend, no one acted to record or edit the video, and our teacher and the scriptwriter student were frustrated. When I realized our grades were at risk and the scriptwriter student could lose marks because his teammates were useless, I decided to take charge. I gathered the team, followed the script, recorded the scenes, handled conflicts, and edited the final video myself. It was very stressful, but we finished the project. I learned I could lead when I really have to, and that one of my best traits is my perseverance.

Over the past few years, I explored coding, software engineering, and game development. I created games, websites, apps, and tried coding in Roblox, Love2D, and Godot. I also learned Capture The Flag for a cybersecurity competition, solving puzzles that tested my problem-solving and logical thinking. These experiences taught me to approach challenges creatively, think step by step, and use innovative solutions to overcome obstacles.

When my school selected students for a year-long Applied Software Engineering program in another state, I was initially not chosen. I felt disappointed and imagined all the ways things could have gone differently. After accepting the situation, I stayed patient and hopeful. Two weeks later, a spot opened, and I was accepted. This taught me resilience, emotional control, and the value of mostly staying positive, opportunities come when you least expect them. I also realized that I don’t always win, but I always make it.

In the past three years, I have learned Scratch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Python, creating websites, games, apps, and other projects. One project was a cooking app that taught easy recipes and gave advice on reducing food waste. At first, I struggled to connect it to a database, but I researched and solved the problem successfully. I also tried Scratch games and Roblox coding, constantly improving my skills. These experiences strengthened my ability to learn independently, use technology effectively, and solve complex problems.

Combining my love for games, coding experience, and problem-solving skills, I am committed to pursuing Software Engineering and Game Development. I hope to create creative, meaningful projects while growing as a developer. I am excited to bring creativity, adaptability, and technical skills to my studies and career, while embracing challenges and contributing positively to any team I join. I am proud to say that perseverance is my biggest trait and that I don’t always win, but I always make it.