Prompt 1: The whirr of the power supply fan engaging was sweeter than syrup. The front panel LED holding steady was as gratifying as can be. The BIOS flash was the most welcomed sight. That was the fruit of my labor. The culmination of my time. That moment when it was all worth it. Words cannot describe how much my first successful computer build meant. As far back as I can remember, every step I took, decision I made, self-taught course, led to that moment. From that moment, it's only been up. I can list my grades, GPA, test scores, and class rank. I can compile a list of clubs I've participated in. I can put down as many statistics as I can think of, and none of that would capture who I am. None of that could capture how I got to this point. What made me become me, inspired my drive, and taught me the skills I value most. Anyone can read my numbers; but only you, who reads my
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That was when I finally able to open new doors and opportunities. I began to study computer hardware, begin learning programming on Code Academy, began to help friends and relatives with computer issues. All of those things continued to drive me towards a career path in the STEM fields. I saved up whatever money I could, I begged and bargained with my parents for donations, and was finally able to buy the necessary computer components. I set about installing them carefully. Slowly and delicately placing in each piece, gently plugging each cord in, assembling the ever-so-delicate puzzle. I closed the case, and carried it with the utmost delicacy. I set it up, and pressed the power button. That was it. All the knowledge I'd acquired, courses I'd passed, competitions I'd entered. It all paled in comparison to the moment when I built my first computer. The same feeling I still get with every new addition to my build list. The same ear to ear grin when the power supply fan whirrs, the LEDs hold solid and true, and the BIOS flashes its
That was when I finally able to open new doors and opportunities. I began to study computer hardware, begin learning programming on Code Academy, began to help friends and relatives with computer issues. All of those things continued to drive me towards a career path in the STEM fields. I saved up whatever money I could, I begged and bargained with my parents for donations, and was finally able to buy the necessary computer components. I set about installing them carefully. Slowly and delicately placing in each piece, gently plugging each cord in, assembling the ever-so-delicate puzzle. I closed the case, and carried it with the utmost delicacy. I set it up, and pressed the power button. That was it. All the knowledge I'd acquired, courses I'd passed, competitions I'd entered. It all paled in comparison to the moment when I built my first computer. The same feeling I still get with every new addition to my build list. The same ear to ear grin when the power supply fan whirrs, the LEDs hold solid and true, and the BIOS flashes its