A Dream Come True: Women Techmakers Udacity Scholarship Recipient!
How can you thank someone for believing in you, for giving you the opportunity to thrive and for supporting you through your journey to make your dream come true?
This scholarship is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. My journey started on June 6th, 2017 when I submitted my application for the Women Techmakers Udacity Scholarship to take Udacity's Android Developer Nanodegree.
I was asked to answer questions like "how would this Nanodegree help me reach my goals" and my "interest in my career path".
I tried to find the exact words that would convey what I truly feel about Computer Science, my fascination and passion for the subject and my future goals in 500 words (two 250 words essays) a very challenging task when there's so much you want to express.
Computer Science is a field that I want to learn more about every day and it constantly amazes me how a computer can become a tool to change futures.
I myself have been transformed by the opportunities offered through online education platforms like Udacity, edX, MIT OCW, Coursera, Codecademy and so many more that offer each one of its students the tools to improve, to become what they dream without any barriers or impediments.
I knew there were going to be so many talented applicants for the scholarship and only 100 spots, so the previous days to the final winners announcement I was really nervous and excited at the same time, and I was hoping for the best.
On August 22, 2017 at 11:32 am (local time) I received an email. My heart literally stopped when I read the subject:
I literally jumped up and down and I couldn't hide the joy I felt for being selected for the program.
Let me tell you that the Android Developer Nanodegree is a high quality course that teaches you the skills you are going to need in a job.
It feels amazing having started without any knowledge of android development and at this point, to read job descriptions that ask for the skills I'm learning and that I've applied during the projects.
Enrolling on a Udacity Nanodegree means embarking on a unique learning experience. You learn at your own pace, with deadlines to guide you through the program. The Android Nanodegree courses are exceptional and they truly apply a "learning by doing" experience.
One of the things I love the most about the Nanodegree experience is that you are in control of how much you learn beyond what its taught in the online classroom. Udacity will never hold back your creativity, drive and motivation. They encourage you to go for the stars. They set no limitations on how much extra work you can include on your project.
The experience of learning with Udacity is what education should be across the world. An experience that makes you want to learn during your lifetime. An experience you enjoy. A platform that prepares you for your dream job and supports you every step of the way.
I will write a post with more details on Udacity and on the Android Developer Nanodegree but I wanted to share this with you in case you are thinking of enrolling on a Nanodegree.
I really look forward to embrace all the opportunities that come after I complete my Android Developer Nanodegree.
Thanks again from the bottom of my heart to the Women Techmakers team for selecting me as a scholarship recipient.
Estefania.
This scholarship is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. My journey started on June 6th, 2017 when I submitted my application for the Women Techmakers Udacity Scholarship to take Udacity's Android Developer Nanodegree.
Applying for the Scholarship
The process of writing my application was an experience I will always remember.I was asked to answer questions like "how would this Nanodegree help me reach my goals" and my "interest in my career path".
I tried to find the exact words that would convey what I truly feel about Computer Science, my fascination and passion for the subject and my future goals in 500 words (two 250 words essays) a very challenging task when there's so much you want to express.
Computer Science is a field that I want to learn more about every day and it constantly amazes me how a computer can become a tool to change futures.
I myself have been transformed by the opportunities offered through online education platforms like Udacity, edX, MIT OCW, Coursera, Codecademy and so many more that offer each one of its students the tools to improve, to become what they dream without any barriers or impediments.
I knew there were going to be so many talented applicants for the scholarship and only 100 spots, so the previous days to the final winners announcement I was really nervous and excited at the same time, and I was hoping for the best.
Scholarship Recipient! : )
On August 22, 2017 at 11:32 am (local time) I received an email. My heart literally stopped when I read the subject:
"Congratulations, you've been selected to receive a Women Techmakers Udacity Scholarship"
I literally jumped up and down and I couldn't hide the joy I felt for being selected for the program.
Embarked on a Unique Journey
I'm currently on my fourth project for the Nanodegree. Two days ago I submitted my third project, a Baking App.Let me tell you that the Android Developer Nanodegree is a high quality course that teaches you the skills you are going to need in a job.
It feels amazing having started without any knowledge of android development and at this point, to read job descriptions that ask for the skills I'm learning and that I've applied during the projects.
Enrolling on a Udacity Nanodegree means embarking on a unique learning experience. You learn at your own pace, with deadlines to guide you through the program. The Android Nanodegree courses are exceptional and they truly apply a "learning by doing" experience.
One of the things I love the most about the Nanodegree experience is that you are in control of how much you learn beyond what its taught in the online classroom. Udacity will never hold back your creativity, drive and motivation. They encourage you to go for the stars. They set no limitations on how much extra work you can include on your project.
The experience of learning with Udacity is what education should be across the world. An experience that makes you want to learn during your lifetime. An experience you enjoy. A platform that prepares you for your dream job and supports you every step of the way.
I will write a post with more details on Udacity and on the Android Developer Nanodegree but I wanted to share this with you in case you are thinking of enrolling on a Nanodegree.
To Women Techmakers:
I would like to express one more time my gratitude and excitement for the scholarship.I really look forward to embrace all the opportunities that come after I complete my Android Developer Nanodegree.
Thanks again from the bottom of my heart to the Women Techmakers team for selecting me as a scholarship recipient.
Estefania.
Big congratulations miss Estefania.
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Thank you very much Scadh! : )
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