Prakriti Lama

Prakriti 's Story Since I grew up in Lalbandi, our school wasn’t well equipped, and the Nepalese curriculum was theoretically based, and students would get access to practical computer class once a week for about 45 minutes. My school provided only limited opportunities for practical computer classes which is very relevant in schools of villages across Nepal, and the one class we did have was irregular and infrequent. This lack of access made it challenging for me to fully grasp my interest in coding and programming without the proper resources. Moreover, it wasn't until grades 9 and 10 that I was finally introduced to the computer subject either it was an optional subject in my prior school. At first, I struggled to understand the basics of code and programming and it was very overwhelming to grasp the content without having no prior foundation, After months of determination to learn in coding in school, I found myself fascinated by the challenges and possibilities of coding and programming skills. I loved how it allowed me to experiment, unleash my problem-solving skills, and unlock my creativity. However since I joined the biology group for my +2 in Nepal, computer subject was no longer a requirement in my curriculum. Eventually, computers and coding became the distant thing. Despite this setback, I continued to be intrigued by the potential for innovation and growth that coding skills could offer. Now, during my gap year, I am eager to reignite my passion for coding and learn more in order to pursue new opportunities in the field.