Unathi Jonga

Unathi's Story I first became interested in coding last year in my second year of university when I participated in a physics module called PHY 152. Before that, I knew very little about computer science or programming. But taking part in that program opened my eyes to the possibilities of what you could create with code. We learned the basics of coding by making simple animations and creating real life physics scenarios from our computers. It was so cool to see how a few lines of code could make objects move or respond to user input. I remember feeling so proud when I built my first working scenario! The experience showed me how coding is a really powerful tool for turning ideas into reality. After that, I would look for any opportunity to learn more about computer science. With each new thing I learned, I grew more confident that I could build a future in tech. I definitely want to continue studying Computer Science and hopefully get an internship at a tech company. I might still face challenges as a young student in this field, but after seeing what I could create with code, I know this is the path for me. I want to keep skill-building so I can eventually develop tech that impacts and uplifts my community.