To Choose Or What To Choose That Is The Problem

To Choose Or What To Choose That Is The Problem

Hello, I’m Amber, a bright and determined 13-year-old. Unlike most kids my age, I’m not content with the ordinary. At this age, I already run two YouTube channels, write blogs, and I’m inspired by Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Arfa Karim, the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional from Pakistan. I want to make a dent in the universe like Steve Jobs did, as he said to poke at something to see what comes out. This is what I aim to do, and I believe computers are the way to follow.

But here’s the problem: as I approach standard 9, I have to choose between Computer Sciences and Biology. Naturally, I would love to choose computers, but there’s a slight problem. The computer lab at school does have computers, but they’re running Windows 7—an outdated operating system. It’s hard to learn modern programs and new skills on such old technology. Another issue is the lack of internet access.

After thinking about all this, I asked for advice from my father. Recently, he read a book about Bill Gates that I borrowed from the school library. My father was so captivated by the book that he stayed up all night to read it.

The next day, he told the entire story of Bill Gates to my younger sister.

My Sister Playing Super Mario, and Baba Telling about how Windows 1.0 Launched

And later to me.

Me Doing Maths, Baba Telling about the Time Bill Gates Met Paul Allen.

He even shared it with his nephew who visited him in the evening.

My Cousin Who Just Wants To Run Away

When I approached my father for advice on what to choose, given the condition of the computer lab, he also mentioned something interesting from the book. He told me that when Bill Gates was in standard seven, he was so engrossed in computers that his teacher advised him to take a three-year break from them and focus on other subjects. That’s exactly what Bill Gates did.

 

My father emphasized the importance of libraries and borrowing books to gain knowledge, which helped clarify things for me. In contrast to computer sciences, Biology remains consistent: when you open a frog, the organs are always in the same place. Unlike computer studies, where technology evolves and requires frequent updates, Biology doesn’t need any upgradation. The biology lab has all the basic equipment needed for practicals and dissections. After all, in Biology, you have a heart where it’s supposed to be and a kidney where it’s supposed to be no surprises there!

 

After this discussion, it became crystal clear that, for now, Biology is the subject to choose. I’ve made my final decision: next year, as we move into standard 9, I will happily choose Biology as my subject.

But, what after that ?, the problem remains: 'To Choose Or What To Choose That Is The Problem'.