For a long time, I believed that maths and programming are strongly interconnected and that learning programming requires a strictly scientific mind — something I didn’t have.

After graduating high school, I didn’t consider applying to any science majors, as I perceived them as incomprehensible and out of my reach. Computer Science was one of those majors hidden behind a wall I thought I couldn’t pass through.

That’s why I decided to go in a different direction — I chose an International Relations major with a specialisation focused on South-East Asia. I travelled a lot, learned Chinese, and had a lot of fun, but I didn’t know what career path I should follow after.

After some research and thought, I decided to apply for MA in Computer Science. It was a bold move — I was afraid I couldn’t make it, but I wanted to challenge myself and see if I found it fascinating.

I did, and I quickly landed my first job as a frontend developer. I was constantly learning more and more, and I soon graduated and found myself where I am now.

So, did my unscientific mind cause me any problems on the way?

Let this article be the answer!