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ALX SE team inspiring me even during the difficult time.

Five days from now, we will be given opportunity to have a live chat with one of the former students of ALX who is currently working in Amazon. His experience in ALX, how he overcame it all, and eventually landed a software engineering job in Amazon.!

Also when I'm done with git today, I intend to post my blog link here so y'all can check it and give your opinion, though it is going to be *"Git and GitHub For Beginners".*

learning22:
Meaning that data will be used any time one wants to watch the videos for revision or to refresh the brain. Even if it is 20 times

Yes
I have dedicated this week to re-reading the previous projects I have done. Especially pseudocode and basic algorithm.

IT HAS NOT BEEN EASY!

Mehn... I initially planned to write after posting my writeup on Hasnode but I don't think I will have the time.

Projects kept coming in daily, it was seriously crazy cause I was motivated to learn and do my projects but challenging cause I don't have a laptop. I had plans to buy one and was already on it but life had other plans. My work was also taking too much of my time, by the time I get home, I'm barely able to study much. Usually, I wake up by 3-4am and study till dawn. Noticed it was taking a toll on my vision cause I had eye surgery last year, so I had to limit my midnight plan.

I was unable to finish all my projects before the deadline but luckily I had a second chance. If one is unable to finish his/her project before the deadline, another deadline is given but one's score is reduced. I spent today studying all about Git and GitHub. I read the materials, watched several videos on YouTube and made a separate project to use as sample.

Luckily, I used my boss laptop at work to practice enough to understand the concept. I feel if you know the basics like initialize, staging, commit, push, pull, clone, add, status, cl, CD, repo, then you won't be difficult for you. With enough practice, you're good to go!

I created a Hashnode account to document my codes, problems and solutions. I think my first writing will be *"Git and GitHub for beginners"*.

Mehn... I'm in a lot of software engineering groups for ALX students. Many of which are my seniors (those who started the program early this year), reading of the conversation even inspired to study more.

At first, I was all about working on projects before the deadline (without documenting things I learnt), this was a problem because I like jotting for easy reference. Lol I have three different notes for html, css and JavaScript. I recently bought more notes and the one for git already filled.

Please if you don't take anything from me tonight, it is good to have notes!

From the picture below, the ones with 100% are the projects I have done while the ones with zero are the ones I'm yet to do.

learning22:
Are the video for the classes saved on students' devices in order to watch over and over again?

Well link to the videos are dropped. Once you click on it, it takes you to the videos.

WebWriter:
Please can I know the curriculum?
Thanks

I already posted it here right from the beginning. Please check the early part of the page.

Ovo200:
OK
Hw have it been so far?
Hope you catching up with the lectures

Yeah
I won't lie, it hasn't been easy at all. Sometimes I feel like I'm unserious because people engage more and finish their projects on time while I usually start mine in the midnight.

So far, if I was to comment base on my experience, I would rate it a 10/10. The ALX SE team aren't just sending us projects and leaving it at that. Sometimes we're made to work with others, even through the onboarding live meetings, we're constantly being motivated on *"WHY"* we applied for the program and how to stay strong throughout the program.

Also from my observation, if one takes time to read and watch the materials sent before a project, you won't have issues dealing with the projects. I recently finished a project that had to do with pseudocode and basic algorithm. I only watched one video of them all because I was too tired from work, I had assistance from peers before I was able to do it.

I know ALX has it's own challenges but if you come out strong, you will be glad you participated. Recently we have been educated about the *"ROOM"* and it's benefits.

We were also made to know about eight graduates of ALX who were employed by Amazon as software engineers (some are currently working in London), the benefits of the room is limitless! You can further develop your skills in the room through advance courses (this was mentioned by the SE team and the CEO).

I have realize, one mistake I made from the beginning was not getting my notes on time to note out important things (I enjoy making notes for easy reference). I still have four projects to complete with a limited time of 6days. If I were to add the two new projects being sent today, that would be (6)!

Below are some pictures of projects and ALX calendar.

Ovo200:
Is it still 14 hours or just exaggeration by Alx bro?

Answering from my experience, I would say Yes and No!

Yes, because you would spend long hours in a day there and probably lose focus of time unless you do not want to progress.

No, because you can be online when you want to stay off if you want. The most important thing is completing the projects.

I'm actually working and taking the program, my work requires a long hours of committed during the day and so I tend to do my projects at night (midnight before I sleep). I was on the losing end because I didn't have time to go through the materials sent to us, my number of my projects kept piling up.

Mind you, every morning around 5am, they usually send two projects daily with limited time. So yeah! It requires time commitment.

Today we had a live meeting where the CEO of ALX brief us about the "Room", I'm seriously inspired and excited.

We met the SE teams and there was a long discussion, I was busy with work then so I'm rewatching the video, not done yet.

Would speak about it once I'm done.

I was actually contemplating whether I should write something today or not. Oh well... I'm going to write because I don't know when I will be chanced again.

It's just been few days but I feel like it's been weeks. Gosh!!! I expected the program to be tough but this is just another surprise.

Since we started, we have been getting daily projects, let me rephrase, we get two projects every day with limited time.

Although we're not on programming languages yet, but two projects were sent today, one on she'll and the other on Git. One thing I love about the program is how these projects have connected me to amazing people.

There was one project that involved having a video chat with any student of ALX and discussion certain topics given to us. I enjoyed the whole process.

I will be sharing few pictures because I'm really tired. I have a lot to say but limited by time (I still have about four unfinished projects).

First Day Of Class

Normally I would have waited a week before updating but I don't know when next I will chanced.

I woke up with greetings from ALX SE team. On the first day of the program, we are already doing some projects.

Well it's not like they're Coding projects but it doesn't rule out the fact that I'm stressed out.

Spetzzy7:
I got this message too... I have seen the message containing the books they sent I use for prep before the main course... No info on how to create an intranet account with them though
could u help me with ur WhatsApp number

Drop yours.

Avast:
that is what I used... drop ur mail

The link worked for you?

Ovo200:
Hope do you cope with
Time
Data
Power (electricity)
Side hustle?

- Data? Airtel has been acting sensible lately.
#100 - 500mb
#200 - 1gb

I use the same bundle to buy data for those would ask the dial code. *141#, click on 1, my offer.

- Time
Only you can make time out, no one can help you with that. Try what works for you.

- Power
Well we always have light in my place of work

- side hustle
Not going to lie, it isn't easy at all but I always try to make it work because that work is temporary until I achieve what I want.

Techstar:
pls can you share the link of the WhatsApp group? I want to join one, so i can easily ask questions

Alright
https:///ICfbnQFjIGT9cqTf2tkEFt

Avast:
Were you also sent the book or you were told to download it?
Is there any guidelines to what you are going to cover in that books or na to read everything?

I just got accepted too.

We were sent the books in pdf files and we had to download it.
Guidelines? I already sent it during the early stage of writing it this thread. I like how the books covers all the fundamentals about C. We were encourage to read them ahead because there won't be enough time to that from Monday.

Nastydroid:
Ensure you understand that C to a good extent before the class starts, the time frame given to learn some concepts are too short.

You read my mind bro
I have been using W3school
I'm quite familiar with the different data types (int, float, char, double)
- The conditional (if, else, if else)
- The operators (arithmetic, comparison, logical and assignment operators).

I intend to read the C pdf file sent to my email today.

chiboy1116:
I also enrolled and I'm starting on Monday , shit us tiresome fr . A friend of mine already started hers last month . According to her , she spends about 6 -12hours daily on tasks . that's crazy

Also starting on Monday.
I'm also stressed out for having to wake up early to study. Sigh...
We will get through it anyways.

Techstar:
hi, do you mind creating a WhatsApp group for those who have been accepted in the programme,
or should I create one for us ?

It doesn't seem like a bad idea but for what purpose? Because I'm certain when the program fully commences on Monday, you won't be chanced to be active on groups unless for the sake of seeking solutions to code problems.

I'm already on an ALX software engineering WhatsApp group and there isn't much to say about it.

TheTraveler:
Thanks for the updates Bro, just applied for this program yesterday night via an ad and I was accepted this morning.

I fell in love with their curriculum.

Program commences next month, fingers crossed as I prepare for it.

Not gonna be easy but man must w**k.

Please, continue updating this space.

Thank you

Yeah thank you so much.
I think your match will be resume on June.

Yo...

The ALX SE community had a very interesting meeting today live on YouTube and Zoom where they enlightened us about the program and opportunities. I recorded to watch later but I will be dropping some of the important talks I remembered. We were also given opportunities to ask questions while the mentors answered.

It started with a recruiter, who told us about the opportunities of getting a job after the first 9month foundation program. According to her. She usually help ALX students in getting jobs by interacting with the employers directly and presenting your skills to them(LinkedIn and GitHub account). If you want to get a job, you must have a following..
- An up-to-date LinkedIn account
- Must have completed all the projects given to you during the program
- Have a resume stating all your skills
- If you want a job, you will have to send your resume and github account to the placement team who would in turn check for opportunities that matches your skills, after which you have to go for an interview.

We also learnt there are at least four cohort in a year. Another name for cohort is "batch". I think I should be among the second batch or third since I registered in April to start in 9th of may.

Another thing is that, while we proceeds with the ALX, you will eventually be added to the "Room". For job opportunities, networking and all. I thought that would be at the end of the program but it seems not. Depending on your grade, you might be added early.

Emphasis on "grade" if you want to get a job opportunity. According to the long talk, if you want to succeed in this program, you have to read ahead. Which was why they sent some materials to us. Because According to them, 12months isn't enough time to cover all that is required but if you read ahead, watch tutorial videos, attend community meetings and finish your projects before the deadline, then you won't have a problem getting a job!

Sandyz:
I got my message last night , then I registered

That's good. Always be on the lookout for new messages as they will increase when the program fully commences.

Good morning
I received another message today pertaining working for 3months with alx open space in Lagos. They have four different locations one can pick base on the distance. One has to report to their office 4times a week and if you quit the ALX program, you also have to quit working in the space.

I had few questions pertaining the space, will I get paid? Cause I believe there are experiences to gain working with them but they are only going to pick 100 people. I filled the form either way, fingers crossed! There's a part of me that hopes I don't get picked cause I'm really calculative about the benefits of being involved and the workload. I will update you guys how it goes later.

I found an inspiration to work harder this morning. "The unknown govt" as they call themselves held four soldiers hostages, three females and a male. The females were raped and later butchered. The male was also butchered. It was painful to watch since the man's wife was among the females that were raped and butchered. I know no place is safe on earth but I rather be in a place where I find peace of mind.

kennethfranc:
This isn't a joke....More strength I pray.
Does it mean you have to be online throughout the 14hrs?

Well not really but at least 9hrs AA day, one's profile should be on "active" and not "offline".

Spetzzy7:
I have checked my spam folder, doesn't contain any info from alx . So far I got 2 messages and those were on the 29th of April.
I will send a message across today if I don't get an update

You should be patient. Some people receive their messages late. Just keep rechecking.

Techstar:
how do you plan to combine the 70hrs a week stuff with frontend dev?

Well I'm doing it anyways. There's a way I plan my schedule to my convenience. Although, it makes learning slow but I do it anyways.

Like today, I learnt the basics of C. The fact that C is a low level language because they have no automatic memory management but it runs faster than python, Java etc. C++ is an extension of C, the difference is that C++ supports classes and objects while C doesn't.

This was the message I received today. I just realized that 70hrs a week would be 14hrs a day, that is, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. The good news is that I can always watch the
tutorial videos at my convenient time.

For the the first month which requires 80% score to continue the program, it is necessary to be active online (they actually score base on one's presence). The second thing is that you have to complete all projects sent to your email (These projects are usually sent with limited time).

*I rather be rich and emotionally empty than be poor and miserable*

It hasn't been easy studying C and learning frontend skills. I easily get mentally exhausted and forgetful these days. I'm not complaining lol, because if I don't combine both, there won't be hope of me getting a better job soon and my loans might actually give me a heart attack.

I received a message today from the ALX SE team about creating an intranet account. This would be where the virtual classroom take place as well as my progress, tasks, results and resources for the program.

I was given a personal ID, created my password to login. I had to fill in some details like my GitHub account, LinkedIn link, address, number of closest relation, address and more. After that tiresome exercise, I was instructed to download Slack in order to connect to the community of ALX software engineers.

I'm really tired right now and would be retiring to bed in order to wake up early to study.

tensazangetsu20:
I really like that the fundamental data structures and algorithms are taught very seriously before you even start the main programming. That's a very good one from them.

Indeed!
That is the part I look forward to the most. I just don't look forward to the overwhelming stress. A lot of people I know can testify to that.

Anyways I will be off for a while until when I have new updates.

Ovo200:
This is very voluminous, op how can you cope aren't you doing anytime at all?

Man if you finish this you are going to be a wizard

Well that's another reason I find it exciting. Not gonna lie, I feel mentally drained out. I was at work watching the Git and GitHub video, I couldn't read C cause I revised my CSS notes.
Lol I have notes for every programming language.

Spetzzy7:
Hello, I was chosen too but have not received any instruction today . I have not been sent the curriculum

Hmm... Check your spam message. You should have received the message by now.
Wait, how many message have you received since you got scouted?

I already watched the git and GitHub video sent to my email. The picture below are the books we have to read for C. They're really voluminous I tell you.

Will give an update next week after the first class, for now, I have a lot to catch up on.