That was when I finally able to open new doors and opportunities. I began to study computer hardware, begin learning programming on Code Academy, began to help friends and relatives with computer issues. All of those things continued to drive me towards a career path in the STEM fields. I saved up whatever money I could, I begged and bargained with my parents for donations, and was finally able to buy the necessary computer components. I set about installing them carefully. Slowly and delicately placing in each piece, gently plugging each cord in, assembling the ever-so-delicate puzzle. I closed the case, and carried it with the utmost delicacy. I set it up, and pressed the power button. That was it. All the knowledge I'd acquired, courses I'd passed, competitions I'd entered. It all paled in comparison to the moment when I built my first computer. The same feeling I still get with every new addition to my build list. The same ear to ear grin when the power supply fan whirrs, the LEDs hold solid and true, and the BIOS flashes its
That was when I finally able to open new doors and opportunities. I began to study computer hardware, begin learning programming on Code Academy, began to help friends and relatives with computer issues. All of those things continued to drive me towards a career path in the STEM fields. I saved up whatever money I could, I begged and bargained with my parents for donations, and was finally able to buy the necessary computer components. I set about installing them carefully. Slowly and delicately placing in each piece, gently plugging each cord in, assembling the ever-so-delicate puzzle. I closed the case, and carried it with the utmost delicacy. I set it up, and pressed the power button. That was it. All the knowledge I'd acquired, courses I'd passed, competitions I'd entered. It all paled in comparison to the moment when I built my first computer. The same feeling I still get with every new addition to my build list. The same ear to ear grin when the power supply fan whirrs, the LEDs hold solid and true, and the BIOS flashes its