Mariyam 's Story My interest in coding began quite unexpectedly. I was a biology student in junior college and had no prior knowledge of coding. My only exposure to it was a brief and basic introduction in the computer science subject we had in school, which didn’t leave a lasting impression. Everything changed when I met a friend in junior college who was majoring in computer science. His enthusiasm and natural teaching ability made coding look intriguing. One day, he volunteered to teach me, and that’s when I wrote my first lines of Python code. For three days, I dived into the basics, but I had to pause my learning to prepare for my final exams. That short experience gave me a glimpse of how exciting and fulfilling coding could be. I realized that this could be a career path I’d love to pursue. After my exams, I reconnected with the same friend, and over the next three months, I dedicated myself to learning Python during the holidays. Now, I am a freshman at a local college, pursuing a degree in computer science engineering. This journey has been an incredible shift from biology to coding, and I’m excited about what lies ahead.
My journey into coding started when a close friend introduced me to it. What initially seemed like an intimidating world soon became one of the most exciting things I had ever done, igniting my passion for technology. Coming from an orthodox family where many women are expected to prioritize marriage over their dreams, I decided to defy these conventional expectations. I’ve always believed in carving my own path and proving that women can stand on their own feet and achieve success in any field. Through my journey in the tech industry, my motivation is to inspire young girls and families to challenge societal norms, to stand up for their dreams, and to believe in their potential. I hope to encourage others to pursue their ambitions and contribute positively to society, breaking barriers one step at a time.
My hobbies, such as reading meaningful literature, spending time with loved ones, and diving into curious topics like the biology of honeybees, reflect my love for learning, creativity, and collaboration. I believe these qualities make me a great fit for the SheCodes program, as they align with the skills needed to thrive in the tech industry.
Mariyam has gained access to SheCodes Plus for at no cost. It’s a 4 month coding training that’ll take her from a beginner to a professional.
She'll learn popular technologies, from HTML, CSS, JavaScript and development tools.
She'll also get to build her own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!
📦 SheCodes Plus includes all of our workshops:
1. Basics Coding Workshop
(3 weeks)
2. Basics Add-on
(1 week)
3.
Plus Coding Workshop
(8 weeks)
4. Plus Add-on
(2 weeks)
She’ll gain access to each portion after finishing the preceding portion. She’ll build up her coding knowledge gradually along the way. 🙌
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Women currently hold 25% of coding jobs and earn 30% less money than men. In most developing countries, more than 65% of women don't have bank accounts and cannot afford to invest in their education.
SheCodes is here to help provide women in developing countries with the opportunity to learn how to code for free. SheCodes offers a solid introduction to product development, product design and product management.
Learning how to code provides you with new career opportunities and helps make you a more marketable employee in our increasingly technological job market.
Gain some coding knowledge to improve your personal or professional skill set.
Learning how to code improves your analytical thinking, which is a critical skill to have in the workplace.
