Want to learn programming

hey prog

I am thinking about a software bachelor next year, but want to learn some fundamental programming before I start.
What made you start programming? Where or how did you learn to do so?

I know the internet is packed with great tutorials, but I am no good at following them. It doesn't make much sense for me to just read and learn about syntax, I rather want to learn through a real project, something like Udacity do.
Do you know anything like this that's good?

I have a few ideas in mind, but I don't really know where to start. What was your first project and how long you used on it (including learning the language)?
Thinking about some python/bash to make simple scripts myself.

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It's probably not too useful in industry, because most people use other languages, because most people are stupid people. But it's great in all other respects.