I purchased my first computer in the final quarter of 2003, during my university years – a chapter marked by struggle and perseverance. Financial constraints made it impossible for my family to afford a computer. Out of the 31 students in my class, only three, including me, did not own one. It was a tremendous challenge, especially given how essential a computer was for our academic and personal growth.

Remarkably, I began learning programming before I even had a computer of my own. I would borrow my classmates’ computers late at night, often while they were asleep. Although not everyone was pleased, my deep desire to learn kept me going – there were simply no alternatives.

Eventually, my family came together in an incredible show of support. My father borrowed money from others, my mother withdrew her modest savings, my grandmother sold her pet cow, and I used the scholarship funds I had saved. Still, we were short of the $300 needed. So, I took on tutoring jobs, traveling to students’ homes to teach and earn extra income. Through these combined efforts, I finally bought my first computer – an unforgettable milestone in my life.