-Do you actually believe that a six-year-old hacked a computer?
-Come on, no way?
-No, seriously — he somehow got past a password screen!
-What was he trying to do, steal government secrets?
-Worse… he just wanted to play games.
-Do you actually believe that a six-year-old hacked a computer?
-Come on, no way?
-No, seriously — he somehow got past a password screen!
-What was he trying to do, steal government secrets?
-Worse… he just wanted to play games.
That’s usually the reaction I get when I tell people this story. But yes — I did. And no, I wasn’t some genius prodigy or a secret hacker. I was just a very curious kid who really wanted to play games on his dad’s new office computer. It was password-protected, of course — a small tragedy for a six-year-old with big ambitions. But instead of walking away, I noticed something strange: a name on the login screen. Minutes later, I found a sheet of paper with employee names on my dad’s desk. A few guesses later… Access granted. That sound — the click, the welcome screen, the victory — it wasn’t just about getting into a computer. It was the first time I realized that logic, creativity, and persistence could solve anything. That day, my obsession with technology began.
Years later, that same curiosity turned into a passion for programming. I started learning JavaScript by taking local programming courses, experimenting with small projects, and understanding how lines of code could make machines come alive. My favorite ideas are the ones that mix simplicity and usefulness — like NFC stickers that trigger apps when placed near certain objects. Imagine tapping your fridge and instantly seeing your grocery list. It’s a small concept, but it shows how technology can quietly improve daily life. Of course, my curiosity didn’t always stay theoretical. One night, my mother lost her phone at a restaurant. No one answered when we called, so I decided to test a different kind of skill — social engineering. I logged into her Google account and played a loud, untraceable alarm that didn’t look like a call. The “finders” panicked, picked up, and pretended they were about to return it. They weren't. But we got the phone back — and my mom was both shocked and proud. Those moments — both the funny and the serious ones — taught me that technology is powerful because of how it connects to people. It’s not just about code or systems; it’s about problem-solving, curiosity, and sometimes, a good sense of humor. Now, as I pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, I want to turn that same curiosity into something bigger — building tools that protect, simplify, and inspire. I believe your university will help me grow as both a creator and a thinker, surrounded by people who see technology not just as code, but as a force for change. Because if a six-year-old me could unlock one computer by thinking differently, the future version of me might just unlock something even bigger.