I wrote this essay for the Stipendium Hungaricum program. Of course, I gave the essay to others to read, and in general they say that it turned out somewhat dry. I would appreciate any advice on how I can improve my essay. I would be grateful.
The Kurmanbek Baatyr Lyceum is a place where students study far from home and their
families. With these thoughts in mind, I enrolled in this school, but this experience would
soon change my entire worldview. At first, I struggled to get used to being away from home
without immediate support. Over time, however, this began to change, as the lyceum
allowed me to grow as a person and gave me the opportunity to unlock my potential in
programming. I developed qualities such as discipline, perseverance, and the ability to
cooperate with others. At the same time, I formed close friendships with people who
continue to inspire me to strive for self-improvement.
In seventh grade, I began a journey that brought me closer to academic competitions.
Teachers selected talented students and gave them a solid foundation in mathematics.
Then, in eighth grade, these students had the opportunity to choose a STEM field in which
they would continue to participate in competitions. The subject I chose was computer
science. However, I did not have a clear idea of what to expect. My goal was to try to
discover something new for myself, and this choice was decisive. I was immediately
fascinated because I was really interested in how algorithms work and how to implement
them correctly. But the greatest satisfaction for me came from solving problems.
The first competition I encountered in eighth grade was the IT Cup. The best students in the
junior category from all over Kyrgyzstan participated in this competition. When my teacher
told me about this competition, I immediately began intensive preparation. Every day, I spent
time solving problems that were difficult for me at first, but over time, became easier to
understand. I felt great pleasure and joy when I managed to solve a problem that had taken
me two or three days. In addition, there were people nearby with whom we studied new
topics and algorithms together, discussed solutions, and helped each other. Working with
them, I was able to strengthen my weaknesses. As a result, I made it to the final stage and
performed well among my peers.
I believe that Stipendium Hungaricum will give me the opportunity to study in an environment
where I can deepen my knowledge and gain experience that will become an essential part of
my career as a programmer. This program will allow me to study with other talented students
from around the world and participate in various projects. My experience gained from
participating in various Olympiads, as well as my perseverance, problem-solving mindset,
and collaboration with others, make me a suitable candidate for this program.
Building on this foundation, I aim to gain advanced knowledge of computer science and
develop practical skills in system design. I also hope to obtain practical experience by
participating in various hackathons and team projects. All of this will help me become a
professional developer and work in international teams or startups.
The Kurmanbek Baatyr Lyceum is a place where students study far from home and their
families. With these thoughts in mind, I enrolled in this school, but this experience would
soon change my entire worldview. At first, I struggled to get used to being away from home
without immediate support. Over time, however, this began to change, as the lyceum
allowed me to grow as a person and gave me the opportunity to unlock my potential in
programming. I developed qualities such as discipline, perseverance, and the ability to
cooperate with others. At the same time, I formed close friendships with people who
continue to inspire me to strive for self-improvement.
In seventh grade, I began a journey that brought me closer to academic competitions.
Teachers selected talented students and gave them a solid foundation in mathematics.
Then, in eighth grade, these students had the opportunity to choose a STEM field in which
they would continue to participate in competitions. The subject I chose was computer
science. However, I did not have a clear idea of what to expect. My goal was to try to
discover something new for myself, and this choice was decisive. I was immediately
fascinated because I was really interested in how algorithms work and how to implement
them correctly. But the greatest satisfaction for me came from solving problems.
The first competition I encountered in eighth grade was the IT Cup. The best students in the
junior category from all over Kyrgyzstan participated in this competition. When my teacher
told me about this competition, I immediately began intensive preparation. Every day, I spent
time solving problems that were difficult for me at first, but over time, became easier to
understand. I felt great pleasure and joy when I managed to solve a problem that had taken
me two or three days. In addition, there were people nearby with whom we studied new
topics and algorithms together, discussed solutions, and helped each other. Working with
them, I was able to strengthen my weaknesses. As a result, I made it to the final stage and
performed well among my peers.
I believe that Stipendium Hungaricum will give me the opportunity to study in an environment
where I can deepen my knowledge and gain experience that will become an essential part of
my career as a programmer. This program will allow me to study with other talented students
from around the world and participate in various projects. My experience gained from
participating in various Olympiads, as well as my perseverance, problem-solving mindset,
and collaboration with others, make me a suitable candidate for this program.
Building on this foundation, I aim to gain advanced knowledge of computer science and
develop practical skills in system design. I also hope to obtain practical experience by
participating in various hackathons and team projects. All of this will help me become a
professional developer and work in international teams or startups.
