A Typical Life of an IT Student

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an IT student behind the screens? Good day! I am John Paul Jhamboy, a simple BSIT student who didn't see myself in this kind of field or program ever before, because I am a student who is always hesitant when it comes to making certain decisions about myself, especially in selecting my program which I'm passionate about. That is why I fell into the BSIT program as not my first choice. But the dedication and resilience that arose within me is what inspired me to keep pursuing what I had begun.

First year in college gave me goosebumps and unexplainable emotions because when I was in high school, college is what I feared the most due to the high-level way of teaching. Socializing with new and mature classmates caused me difficulties in building friendships. The another level of lessons pushed me to think critically because of various processes and logic. Being an IT student is far from easy; every day introduces a different kind of challenge. I experienced heavy workloads such as assignments, projects, and laboratory tasks that left me unsure where to begin. There was a time during my second year, first semester when I doubted myself and thought I couldn't handle this program. I even questioned if I should shift to another course, especially when dealing with programming logic and algorithms, particularly in Java. Despite these hardships, it opened opportunities for me to learn, adapt, and grow, developing my problem-solving, patience, and time management skills—not only for school, but also for real life.

What keeps me motivated through this demanding journey is the joy of creating something purposeful. I feel happy when the programs and codes I worked hard on finally run smoothly and correctly. These moments make me forget the late nights and tough struggles. Beyond coding, I believe that technology is a powerful tool capable of changing lives and industries. Knowing that the skills I develop every day can solve future problems keeps my passion burning. Learning from my professors and their innovative ideas also motivates me to expand my boundaries and grow as a person.

Now that I am currently in my second year, I realized that success in this career does not come easily. It requires dedication, determination, constant practice, and the willingness to learn from mistakes. There are moments of frustration when codes fail and projects become overwhelming, but these struggles taught me resilience and perseverance. Every struggle becomes an opportunity to improve and gain confidence. My advice to students who plan to take the BSIT program is to trust their decisions and choose what they are truly interested and passionate about.