Idara’s amazing story
Some years ago, a programming class started in my community centre. I felt like bursting with joy. I loved computers so much.
After my 13th birthday, my parents enrolled me in the school. In my first class, a well-dressed teacher asked us to introduce ourselves. I was so shy that I mispronounced my surname.
Later, she told us that computer programming is also called coding. She explained that it means giving a computer instructions to do certain things. She said coding helps us create apps and websites. She asked if we knew any coding language. I did, but the words were stuck in my throat. A boy raised his hand and mentioned JavaScript. Everyone clapped.
The next week, we started learning how to code. We were split into teams. We wrote codes for lots of cool stuff.
As I learned more, I began to gain confidence to speak up. I began to ask and answer questions in class. I was no longer afraid to put my hand up. This is because I practiced answering in front of a mirror at home. I also made sure I studied at home so that I would have the answers to questions.
I dreamed of creating a free safety app for girls in my community. When I told my teammates, they were happy to help.
The app worked in a simple way. If any of us was in danger, we would tap our phone screen to signal the school security guards, who would then come to help. Each security guard had a phone with GPS to help track us easily.
After the launch, the whole school hailed me. People I’d never spoken to came over to say congrats. I knew then that I’d never stop coding.
Someday I’m going to be a computer engineer. I’d love to start my own company—one that’ll change the world like Google. I can’t wait to see what my future holds.
Anyone can become a computer genius. If you enjoy learning new things, you can make a difference like Idara. Whether it is carpentry, engineering or teaching, there is nothing you cannot do when you put you mind to it.
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My career is to become a med lab tec but later changed to be a computer genius but my parents are not ok with it.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I want to be a hematologist but I have great love for fashion and designing I can imagine and draw fashionable clothes.Am so confusued
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Sophy! Thanks for the comment. We are glad that you know what you want for yourself. There is nothing wrong with being a fashion loving hematologist! You can combine both your career and your passion for fashion designing all you need to learn is how to balance both of them. We hope this helps
Big sis i want u to help cause am new here
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Computer Engineer -its my dream and a goal
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
am also interested in learning computer nice one there keep it up and continue flying higher
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I want to be an expert rapist
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Sebustar! That is not a good ambition. Why will you choose to be a rapist? First of all, it is a criminal offence and you can be arrested and prosecuted. Also, rapists are a treat to humans which is very bad. We advise that you have a rethink and take such off your mind because there is no career in being a rapist. A rapist will only end up in prison and that is far from having a secure future. We hope this helps.
I think he meant some1 dat raps in music
How do I get started on my dream of becoming a blogger without having any knowledge of computer
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I love hair dressing with passion,nd I want to become a gud hairstylist, so that I will use it and feed myself while am in school. am interested in bead making,anyone can help me.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey chisco! Go girl! We like that you know what you want for yourself. You should look for people that make beads and learn from them or you can learn through online videos. We hope this helps
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Hello my name is victor am 23 yrs old
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I want to be a fashion designer I need tips on how to grow quick
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Jemmy! We have given you tips already in the previous article you commented on. Please check it out. Thanks
Yeah u gud?
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Internet Business
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Hi everyone am new here
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I'm creative and a lover of fashion, i got many hidden skills, i make brooch, fabric/beaded accessories, and i actually write quotes and poems, but help isn't coming to develop me more...
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Rinxz! We love the fact that you are very creative! Work with the knowledge you have while you wait for help to develop yourself. If you wait, you will loose more time. Keep up the good work and we hope this helps
Big Sister, I'm in love and kind of obsessed with writing, poetry precisely. But I fear the zeal is not burning as I lack inspiration. Is there a way out?
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Springster! We love the fact that you know what you want for yourself! That is superb! Keep it up. For poetry, the problem could be more of inspiration. So you need to know what inspires you, the places you go to that brings out your creativity, the things you read, watch or people you listen to. Every writer has that one thing (or more than one thing) that motivated them. You need to find it! It is not something that happens overnight. It can even be a gradual process but just know that there is something that will make that fire burn again. Try different styles of writing, different locations, just explore. You will even be surprised at the results. We wish you all the best girl and we hope this helps
Am fascinated in speaking in public but am too shy to do so
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Love your story, I'm optimistic about it and will like us to work together because I want to also be a computer engineer.seen my partner in career
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
O want to be a fashion designer which am already participating
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
hello viewers there can someone please help me with a little amount i want to use it for my school acceptance fees which is 21,000 please i will be very grateful if you can please help me out because i have no one to take care of me because I'm an orphan please.. !!!
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Sandra! Thanks for opening up through this comment. To get a sponsor, you can write a letter to different people in your community/environment asking them for support or to sponsor your education. You will never know who will be willing to help if you don't ask. We wish you all the best and we hope this helps.
I have passion in Agriculture like rearing of animal and planting of crop
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I'm also prefer it
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Hey Springster! If you love it, then you should work on your shyness. Start by talking in front of small groups (family, friends etc). Ask people to grade you when you talk in front of them. Speak at small occasions e.g parties, school, place of worship etc. These will help. We hope this helps
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Oh! That's Amazing,i Will Start Doing As You Did.
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Hey big sis! I love counselling people but I don't know how to go about it.
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Bliss! That's great to hear girl! You can start with your friends and loved ones. That's a good way to start, then you can take it to another level. We hope this helps
Hey big sister, I love decorating and making up for someone and I love counseling people. How should I go about it
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Desire! That's great to hear girl! We love the fact that you have skills and you know what you want. It's better when you have the one you want to focus on (not that you will abandon the rest). Doing too many things at a time can be confusing and stressful. Look out for the one you are more passionate about and then focus on it. We believe in you and we hope this helps. Best of luck!
Acting and writing
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
i love decorating nd i also love dance
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
i love dancing and i love singing
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I got no talent😩😩😩
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Don't say dat abt urself evryone has a talent and so do u,so believe in urself,hope dis helps.
Hi Tashalove it's not possible for u not to have talent all u need to do is just to discover it,maybe singing,dancing,advising or even talking.
i love to sing, and that's what i want to be come.
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Very inspirational, keep up.
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
I LUV SINGING & I WOULD LUV 2 SING IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Hy i also share ur dream singing as well as rapping in different countries is one of mah biggest dream but i get discourage each tym i'm told i don't ve a melody voice
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Hi sister, I love singing but, if am singing and suddenly I made a mistake it will be very difficult 4 me 2 continue again... Pls what can I do???
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Aminta! Thanks for the comment. What you need to learn is the fact that making a mistake is not the end of everything. You need to learn to start again and do better. If you keep doing it this way, you will not do anything. We hope this helps
big sis,I Like Dancing/singing but Don't know how to improve them.
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey sunbae5! Keep dancing and singing. Remember, practice makes perfect. We hope this helps
yes
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
yes i skill to be a nurse
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
nyc
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
I really want to become a lecturer but i'm a shay person. I can not stand to talk before so many people. Please help me how to solve this problem
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Pious! Thanks for the comment. What you need to do is to work on your confidence. We have written so many articles on this topic. We advise that you search for #Confidence at the bottom of the page and read all the stories that you feel can help you. We hope this helps
hiw can u tell a gal dat its over
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey blezzy! Thanks for the comment. You just tell her in a polite way. Do not be rude, just let her know how you feel. We hope this helps
Big sista, pls computer science or computer engineering, which is better? I don't really know d 1 to study,am confused, pls big sista nd my fellow springsters pls help me
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Pretty_val_32! Thanks for the comment. They are 2 different courses/fields that require totally different things. Computer science is about software (creating applications on phones and computers e.g games and apps like Facebook were created by a programmer; someone that studied computer science) while engineering is all about hardware; assembling and coupling computers and other gadgets. You deal with things that you see while for computer science, you create your favourite apps. You can read the article above to understand computer science better. We hope this helps
catering
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Indeed it is an amazing story, Big sis I want to share my thought there was a boy I was he call me and say what is ur name I answered him he me a few question and said can we be friend should I say yes or no
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey dan! Thanks for the comment. You need to find out the type of friendship he is talking about. But this is a personal decision and it is up to you to make. We hope this helps
hey dan! my advice here is that, try to get his details before you agree with him
I love reading but I would love to learn how to cultivate creative skills
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
My goal is chemical engineering.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
I want to be a great writer
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
my fellow sisters please this topic just made me cry because I am been treated badly, I have no parents to carter for me, I managed to see myself through school and now I want to learn tailoring. i need money to buy a sewing machine worth about 80,000 naira please I don't have anywhere else to go.. help your fellow sister please because we all are here to help each other in every way we can.. thank you all
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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Hey gracey! Thanks for the comment. We are so sorry about what you are going through. When there is life, there is hope. We advise that you get a job or start a business to save money to buy a machine or you start learning how to sew and then save up some money while you perfect your skills to make money to buy a machine. We love your enthusiasm and your will to make it. We hope this helps