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  • Remembering My “Why” Keeps Me Moving Forward

    Whenever I hit a tough spot—whether it’s a long study session, a confusing concept, or the feeling that there’s still so much to learn—I remind myself of one simple but powerful thing:my why. I didn’t choose IT just for the sake of a diploma or a paycheck. I chose it because I’ve always been curious…

  • The Power of Small Wins: Why I Celebrate Every Step

    In a world that loves big announcements—graduations, certifications, job offers—it’s easy to overlook the smaller victories. But here’s what I’ve learned on my journey in IT:Small wins are what get you to the big ones. Every time I solve a bug, finish a tough assignment, study when I’m tired, or complete a blog post like…

  • The Best Way to Learn IT? Get Your Hands on It

    I’ve spent the last year buried in IT concepts—hardware, software, networks, databases, coding, project management. But there’s one thing I’ve learned that no textbook or video can fully teach you:The best way to learn IT is to do IT. When I built my first gaming PC, ran my own benchmarks, and solved a power issue…

  • Building More Than a PC—Building Confidence in Myself

    Every new project I take on, every test I pass, every blog post I write… it’s doing more than just building skills.It’s building confidence. When I first started my degree in Information Technology, I didn’t always feel like I belonged in the tech world. I was excited—but I questioned myself a lot. Was I smart…

  • Benchmarking Progress: My New PC Crushes the Old One (Literally 2x Better!)

    After getting my new gaming PC up and running, I wanted to really see what it could do. So, I did what any curious tech builder would do:I ran a 3DMark benchmark test. For fun—and for comparison—I also ran the same test on my old PC. And the results?The new build outperformed the old one…

  • My New PC Is Up and Running—And It’s Only Getting Better

    The PC I built from scratch is officially up and running—and yes, it booted to Windows on the first try (after a minor cable fix 😅). It’s been incredibly rewarding to see something I assembled myself spring to life. So far, it’s running great—smooth, fast, responsive. Even basic tasks feel better on a system you…

  • I Built My First Gaming PC (And It Actually Works!)

    After weeks of research, planning, and waiting on shipments…I finally built my first gaming PC from scratch—and it’s up and running! As someone who’s been studying IT, I’ve always loved learning how computers work. But putting one together piece by piece? That’s a whole new level of hands-on learning—and I’m proud to say I did…

  • Ambition Needs Balance: Why I’m Learning to Pace My Progress

    I’m a goal-setter. A checklist-maker. A “let’s do one more task” kind of person. And while that drive has helped me finish courses, pass exams, and grow in IT and leadership, I’ve also had to learn something just as important:You can be ambitious and still need rest. With graduation around the corner, certification prep in…

  • Officially Inducted: What My NSLS Membership Means to Me

    “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.”— Simon Sinek

  • Graduation Is Just the Beginning: What I’m Preparing for Next

    I’m almost at the finish line of my bachelor’s degree in Information Technology—and while I’m incredibly proud of that milestone, I know one thing for sure:GrI’m almost at the finish line of my bachelor’s degree in Information Technology—and while I’m incredibly proud of that milestone, I know one thing for sure:Graduation is not the end.…