Fall 2023
#01
a note from the founder
Howdy!
It’s Sonny from Codédex. And welcome back to school, CS majors and aspiring coders! ��
Back to School seasons always bring a whirlwind of excitement and new beginnings, whether it’s new classes, new friends, or new experiences.
In this zine, we will be your compass navigating the school year with fun learner stories, study tips and hacks, exciting projects, and more. So dust off your backpack, sharpen your pencils, and get ready to embark on this journey with us.
Wishing you a fantastic fall semester ahead and happy coding!
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HOW DID YOU START YOUR CODING
where did it all begin for you?
“My earliest memory of anything code-related was when I was 11 and my friend and I messed with a Telnet command that plays a mini-version of Star Wars: A New Hope in the terminal.”
“I always had an interest in tech and wanted to build something of my own.
In sophomore year, I entered a hackathon with no knowledge of coding, just to see what it was about. So I searched YouTube for tutorials and pulled an allnighter to finish the project.
Ended up getting first place and fell in love with programming.”
“I learned SQL on the job because I was working in community and they had a built-in analytical SQL runner. So I would formalize questions and pair with a data scientist!
“I took a C course when I was in high school because it was super fun. Then, I didn't even own a computer so I had to download an emulator in my Android phone and practice C on that.
Before that, I did a computer project back in 7th grade on detecting laser using a web camera but that was mostly a bunch of stuff put together.”
JOURNEY ADVENTURE? @Asiqur
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Stories from the team!
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HOW TO STUDY
Lavi S.
Makefriendsinyour CSlectures,andfind aconsistentstudy group!
mentioned.Best adviceI’veever got.
Asma A.
Therearealotofopportunities forstudentsthatmaynotbe advertised,suchasResearch workshops,UndergraduatesExperiencesfor(REUs),professorslookingstudyforresearchassistantsor participants,orclubs.
Miracle A. Gotoofficehours andconnectwith yourprofessors andpeers!
Jamie R. Getstartedearly!The solutionwilldevelop fromhavingtheproblem inyourhead,andyou’ll haveplentyoftimeto askforhelpwhenyou needit!
Jerry Z. Doeveryquestion inthetextbook thattheteacher
03 Advice from the community!
The age old question that every student and young professional gets asked in interviews. You might have your next 5 years planned out, or you might have no idea what's in store.
We could say the same thing about the tech industry, as it is constantly evolving with the new integration of AI in all of your favorite products, AR/VR, Web3, and so much more. Innovation is happening, and as the next generation of computer scientists, the need for new skills will continue to evolve alongside us.
Be ready and on the lookout to solve the new problems the world presents!
"Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
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emotional support water bottle laptop backpack
much needed tech interview prep
any tech shirt has saved your grade
coffee or tea, you decide.
studying with us online
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having passion in computer science
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At times, it can feel a bit overwh when trying to balance classes, hobbies, and personal interests. The experience in university is incredibly unique, and it can become problematic when it starts turning into a competition. The concept of passion looks very different on every CS student, if at all. And wether you're on a tech journey to save the world or to provide for yourself, there's a space for passion in every reason.
— Ellie
Where are Codédex learners Coming from? ��
No matter where you ’ re from, we ’ re here to support your journey in learning how to code.
Our learners come from 194 countries!
Madrid: 20.7k
SF: 17.2k
NYC: 12.7k
Bogotá: 12.3k
Buenos Airs: 12.3k
Mexico City: 12.1k
London: 11.2k
Santiago: 10.4k
Mumbai: 7.4k
philippines
New York City,
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Top cities/regions: 07
ThisBacktoSchoolseason,TeamCodédexhastalkedtomany differentcollegestudentsacrosstheUnitedStatestotalkabouttheir experiencesstudyingComputerScienceandTechnology.Feelfreeto checkouthowthesestudentsarenavigatingtheirwaythroughtheir techjourney,viaourblogorpodcast!
ellie popoca ellie popoca
Undergrad Student | Information Science and Game Design @ The University of Illinois, Class of 2024
DayintheLifeofaNASAIntern(BrandonLam) DayintheLifeofaCodédexIntern(ElliePopoca)
BobaTalk#1withEllie Hackathons,Imposter Syndrome,andNavigatingCollege!
BobaTalk#2withMiracle GradSchool,Belmont University’sfirstblackfemaleDataSciencegraduate
brandon lam brandon lam
Find us on Spotify + Apple!
Undergrad Student | Computer Science and Data Science @ The University of Minnesota Class of 2025
Lil asiqur sonny malcolm dharma Brandon ellie intern, zineauthor! ✨ Made with in Brooklyn, NY 09
The end happy coding!
