A first-year Mechanical Engineering student at IIT Guwahati reflects on their journey, driven by a childhood love for mathematics rather than a specific engineering dream. Despite finding college math challenging, their passion for numbers propelled them through JEE Main and Advanced, securing an All India Rank of 11,789. The student, who moved from Uttar Pradesh, highlights the transition to campus life, learning independence, and gaining experience in large-scale event management.