I decided that I will be a programmer 10 years ago when I was 6 because I liked playing computer games, doing different things with the computer, drawing. I thought that I grow up and learn how to program. But 2 years ago when I was in 8 form (now I am in 10 form) I accidentally found book “Basic Pascal”, I knew that is a programming language and thought why not to read this book and have some imaginary how to program. I was confused because I understand nothing, I was watching screencasts and it was the gorgeous day when I woke up and started to understand syntax and inner gear of program. After Pascal, I started to think where I will be work in the future. I saw a lot of images of IT company but when I saw Google’s office I understood I want to work only there. I started looking for some pupil’s contests and found GCI, it motivated me and I knew that I became a participant of this contest, but I understood that is scanty to know Pascal. I completed a lot of courses and focus on the web-developing -that is really cool. When I registered the next difficult step was to choose the organization, my choice – FOSSASIA(because that is web, python and a million things which I like doing). Now I understand that I want to continue work with FOSSASIA even after the contest. I achieved my goal I am a participant of GCI2016 I am working with the brilliant organization, good-natured mentors. The next my goal or even dream to visit Google’s office in California and personally meet with mentors. Evolve yourself and never ever stop it really worth it!
Anastasia Kostiv 