This year we had the honor of participating in Google Code-In and got to
help introduce students to the world of open source.
Check out our blog to learn more about our five finalists and some of the
lessons they learned:
http://mifos.org/blog/2016-google-code-in-wrap-up/
Here are a few nice quotes from the students:
*Grand Prize Winner Dhruv, a 9th grader from India:*
*"*My biggest challenge that i overcame this summer was to learn to code, I
already had interest in computer science and I wanted to share my
creativity and imaginations to the world. So I began to learn to code and
it was a fantastic experience and something that I would cherish for a long
long time."
*Finalist Justin (and Grand Prize Winner for Wikimedia), an 11th grader
from Memphis, TN:*
"Do not worry about the competition. Use it instead as a way to learn as
much as you can when these mentors give up the time to. They are friendly,
extremely filled with knowledge, and ready to help. However, do not be
lazy. Try your best to learn it yourself. You have a much more concrete
understanding that way."
*Finalist Tan, a 10th grader from Turkey:*
"My advice is one that applies to all GCI participants: The number of tasks
you complete doesn’t matter. When taking a task, you shouldn’t just be
considering how easy it is for you but what it will contribute to the
organization and to yourself."
--
*Ed Cable*
Director of Community Programs, Mifos Initiative
edca...@mifos.org | Skype: edcable | Mobile: +1.484.477.8649
*Collectively Creating a World of 3 Billion Maries | *http://mifos.org
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