Maria

Meet Maria Efthymiou, a 27-year-old from Cyprus living in The Netherlands. Her hobbies include baking, painting, and getting lost in the enchanting world of fantasy books like Harry Potter.🧙‍♂️ After graduating, Maria felt hopeless about finding a job that truly fulfilled her.

Previously unemployed, Maria discovered SheCodes accidentally through an Instagram ad. Intrigued by our 60-minute free coding class, she decided to give it a try. Little did she know, this decision would be the beginning of her coding journey. 🚀

“I joined SheCodes when I was 26, two years after graduating from the Humanities, and had no hope of finding a job.”

SheCodes Express ignited Maria's excitement for front-end development, a creative outlet that perfectly aligned with her interests and her desire to not spend many years in universities.

Maria's SheCodes experience was simply amazing! 🌟 Surrounded by a supportive team and fellow students from diverse backgrounds, she felt right at home. Maria didn't take long to realize that coding was her true passion, and SheCodes made the journey even more exciting! 🤩

“It was a wholesome experience, with an extremely helpful team, surrounded by fellow students that had various cultural and educational backgrounds resulting in diverse and creative projects and creative ideas.”

She especially appreciated how easy to follow were the lectures, thanks to Matt's excellent teaching style. 👨‍🏫 She found herself getting more and more creative with her projects, both in design and coding. 💡 With the encouragement of the SheCodes community, her self-esteem took off, and she felt like a coding pro! 💪

Each project completion was a moment of triumph, and Maria couldn't help but feel proud when her work was displayed alongside other girls' projects on Slack. 🎉 The sense of accomplishment and recognition fueled her determination to pursue a fulfilling career in tech.

“I didn't feel even once that I was not made for it, that I was incompetent and my self-esteem was to the roof. That made me even more creative not only regarding designing the project but also coding-wise. I was looking for better solutions, cleaner code, and new ways of writing code. “

Thanks to SheCodes, Maria's life changed! 🌟 Her SheCodes experience played a crucial role in shaping her newfound confidence and creativity. 🦸‍♀️ Before joining SheCodes, Maria doubted her ability to work in IT since she hadn't pursued formal education in the field. However, SheCodes shattered that belief and empowered her to embrace a career in tech without hesitation.

Now, as a Trainee Junior Front-end Developer, Maria is thriving in her role at a small Dutch company that focuses on providing systems for healthcare organizations. 🏥 Her responsibilities involve communicating with both customers and the team to ensure smooth planning and seamless system features. As she continues to learn, Maria takes on small bugs in the Front-end part of their applications as part of her journey to becoming a skilled developer.💪 She's eager to evolve and contribute to the company's projects, making her a valued member of the team.

“I am responsible for communicating with our customers and communicating with the team about planning and system features. I pick up small bugs in the Font-end part of the applications we make as a part of my learning journey.”

Thanks to SheCodes, Maria's belief in herself has been unwavering. She's overcome barriers, expanded her skillset, and embarked on a fulfilling tech career.

Maria's advice for future SheCodes students is heartfelt and encouraging. She encourages new students to make the most out of their SheCodes experience! This includes asking questions, being creative, and the most important thing: believing in yourself. Learning to code should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. 🎉 Embrace the creativity, the problem-solving, and the thrill of creating something from scratch.

“Make the most out of it, learn, believe in yourself, and enjoy it!! it is an amazing experience and opens the way for a job in IT in a short period. “

SheCodes opened new doors for Maria and helped her land a job in the tech industry. We are very proud of you, Maria! Keep us all updated on your coding journey 👩‍💻

🎉 Maria’s SheCodes Basics Testimonial:

“What a journey! It started of curiosity, when I booked my spot for the free coding class, and it turned out to be the most fun learning experience! Big thanks to Matt Delac and all SheCodes team 💐 Cannot wait for the journey to continue👩‍💻”

🎉 Maria’s SheCodes Plus Testimonial:

“It has been the most productive, creative, fun, and educational experience! I have completed SheCodes Basics and SheCodes Plus and cannot wait to level up!🤩”

🎉 Maria’s SheCodes Responsive Testimonial:

“Once more it was an AMAZING experience!! The most fun workshops with the most valuable knowledge for a newbie in the front-end development sector. It is highly recommended for those girls who are curious about coding but don't know how to start.”

🎉 Maria’s React Testimonial:

“Thanks to Matt and the whole SheCodes team who created detailed and well-explanatory courses and were available to help at any moment along the way, I have gained a solid understanding of coding with JavaScript and React. Within the framework of the workshops, I have built my portfolio containing various projects. Sometimes it was challenging but always very rewarding! Thank you SheCodes for the knowledge and the great time learning about Front-end Development! Even if this journey has come to an end, I will continue coding with confidence and excitement! Highly recommended to women who want to challenge themselves and start a new career path.”