My first semester was filled with fear, uncertainty, and constant self-doubt. Almost every subject looked difficult to me, and because my foundation was already weak, I often felt that I was falling behind. Whenever a new topic was introduced, my first reaction was anxiety instead of confidence. I kept thinking that I might fail my courses and prove that I was not suitable for this field. These thoughts affected me emotionally and made the semester mentally exhausting. Even when I tried to study seriously, I was not satisfied with my own performance, and that made my confidence even weaker. I often questioned whether I had made the right decision by entering Computer Engineering and whether I had the ability to survive such an environment. However, in the middle of all this fear, there was still a small part of me that wanted to continue trying. That inner hope kept me from giving up completely. Looking back, the first semester was not only an academic challenge but also a personal test of strength. It taught me that belief in oneself does not always come naturally. Sometimes it grows slowly through struggle, patience, and the decision to keep moving forward even when confidence is low.