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Girls Who Code gave me the kind of education you can’t find in a classroom. Not only was I taught how to program using multiple languages, but I was given the opportunity to talk to women who have successful careers in the field. Girls Who Code made me understand that computer science isn’t just about 1’s and 0’s, it’s about combining your interests with technology to better the future. Read More

In volleyball and coding you have to be very concentrated. It’s a hit – literally – and a miss. I’ve learned not to give up if my code doesn’t work and think that’s because I’ve had to learn to endure through playing a sport.   Read More

I’m not a shy person, but I’ve always been a bit doubtful in my abilities. During the Summer Immersion Program, we had to code an mp3 player. When I realized that I could use code to make something I use every day, it made me braver. Read More

Lots of people assume that I’m one-dimensional and don’t have many other interests aside from coding. Or they think I’m “not as girly” as other girls my age. Excuse you, but I am perfectly capable of typing an HTML tag while my brows are on point. Read More

Before Girls Who Code, I never saw myself as a coder or an engineer. Girls Who Code gave me not just valuable coding skills but a valuable opportunity: to see myself in a whole new way. Now, I see myself as someone who can take on a big industry regardless of the gender gap. I am a more able, confident, and ambitious girl with big dreams and I want to share that with everyone around the world. Read More

I wanted to do something that would focus on the hyper-sexualization of women in video games. I proposed my idea to Sophie and she wanted to do something with me to address social justice. She made a joke saying, ‘Why not have a game where you throw tampons at people?’ At first, we laughed, but after talking about menstruation and how embarrassed we were about it, we realized that it could be worth exploring. Read More

Don’t let your insecurities stop you from doing what you love. Technology needs us. The world is missing our voices. Read More