Kgaugelo Masia

🙋‍♀️ Kgaugelo's Motivation

At first, I couldn't believe my labmate when she kept 'bragging' about how she learned to code in under a year, I argued with her everytime,insisting it wasn't possible. After attending the express intro class, my entire perspective shifted. I was amazed by how much I learned in just one session compared to the months I spent jumping between random YouTube tutorials (no shade!). What started out as a joke has now become a real necessity, my PhD project involves metabolomics, machine learning, and bioinformatics, all fields heavily rely on coding, even if my supervisor says it's not essential, I strongly disagree. I want to understand them beyond just the surface level. For me, it's not just about getting through my project, it's about setting myself apart. Coding opens doors. In SA, bioinformaticians are scarce, and the demand is only growing. Being able to code places me in a unique, niche space where biology meets tech and that makes me more employabe.That's why SheCodes appeals to me so much. Additionally, the structure offers deadlines without being rigid, which is perfect for someone like me who's working on building discipline and self-autonomy, this kind of setup is honestly golden.