MY FIRST YEAR AT WETHINKCODE | MY EXPERIENCE | INTERNSHIP

[@Kgadi_kom]

I did the Joburg bootcamp and yho! I was stressed the whole week especially for the project. I did python(hedy). All in all I had fun. I felt like it prepared me for the tech environment because of how fast paced it was. I'm going to try again. p.s JAVA is not my friend but she'll come around. Enjoy second year!

[@TheBrandCodes]

Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed because if anything you take out something from WeThinkCode, always. P.S finally, someone who feels the same way about java 😅

[@allbyhisgrace8925]

@@TheBrandCodes I've seen other youtubers touting javascript as being the best? Is it the same thing java and java script? What makes it unfavorable?

[@TheBrandCodes]

No it’s not the same, java is used for websites and apps and JavaScript for websites

[@lesedimashile4751]

​@@TheBrandCodesYou are totally wrong.

[@TheBrandCodes]

Lol you cannot say I’m totally wrong and not support it bro. Why am I wrong?

[@hlonimalebana9896]

Your story is so inspiring,you're an epitome of organic growth. You're destined for big and beautiful things!thanks for sharing your journey with us. Please upload another video!,you're blazing the trail ahead of us!

[@TheBrandCodes]

Thank you so much 🥺♥️ I will definitely upload another video.

[@hlonimalebana9896]

@@TheBrandCodes Thank you,I am sincerely eager to see what topic you will be discussing next.

[@TheBrandCodes]

You are welcome.

[@lebogangmasubelele7009]

I did my online assessment last year December and with fortunate, I will be going to the bootcamp on the 13th of June. It is reduced to 6 days now..I'm just grateful that you've shared some important insights on what to expect.

[@TheBrandCodes]

Congratulations Agnes, and all the best with the bootcamp. 💫

[@lebogangmasubelele7009]

Thank you.🙌

[@stevemolele6902]

Great hearing about your journey at we think code. I'm currently in the middle of a learnership at Umuzi doing web development and I must say it's difficult coming from a background of no programming or coding, but I'm learning a lot and constantly upping my skills. Think I'll also seek out a mentor to help guide me on my journey as you said in the video. Thanks for the awesome content.

[@TheBrandCodes]

Thank you, getting a mentor is really a good idea hey.

[@TheBrandCodes]

LinkedIn is the best platform 👌🏾

[@TheBrandCodes]

To find one*

[@22_ruthless49]

I'll be attending bootcamp on May wish me luck, currently I have xp on java and sql, now I'm learning python

[@TheBrandCodes]

All the best 💫

[@siyabongamthimunye6997]

Informative, it's nice having some insight about a journey one may consider taking, I believe this will help people. Awesome stuff, keep it up👍🏾🔥

[@TheBrandCodes]

Thank you 😃

[@judahnmatsaba7126]

Hi sisi I recently passed the 'Wethinkcode's' online assessment though, I'm so nervous. I know barely enough about coding to do any coding; unlike your amazing academic background. Your story was so motivating and gave me (a novice) a glimmer of hope. I humbly ask for assistance in making it through the remaining stages. I'd really appreciate it 😭😭🙏.

[@nthabisengmpogeng734]

Hi. I just saw your comment and I'm going through the same, i just got an email that i need to book for the bootcamp and I'm sooo nervous, are u still going to go for bootcamp as well?

[@TheBrandCodes]

I missed this comment. I advise that you learn python basics (use sololearn) and be yourself because they also check how quickly you learn stuff. Honestly it’s hard to decode how they choose because it’s not about how you can code (they are well aware that some people have no coding experience) but also how you work in a team and so forth, so it’s best to go and learn.

[@judahnmatsaba7126]

@@nthabisengmpogeng734 Yes I opted for the virtual one instead.

[@nthabisengmpogeng734]

@@TheBrandCodes got that... thanks alot

[@nthabisengmpogeng734]

@@judahnmatsaba7126 i only had that option of the virtual one as well coz the other one didn't have dates at all

[@yolokazilonamvovo1059]

I just wrote my 1st online assessment and I didn't make it 😪, But they said they'll put me on a waiting list. I really want it cos currently I'm self studying HTML, CSS.

[@TheBrandCodes]

I hope all goes well for you hey 💛

[@kgabisopoto5039]

Hey, How did it end up going? ❤

[@ntokozoskhosana6322]

Great video sis!😍🔥Super informative. I'm a new subbie🙊

[@TheBrandCodes]

Thank you. I am glad you found it informative.💛

[@madam_n200]

I am invited for a boot camp in July I know nothing what to expect if I may ask m sooo stressed 😔😭

[@namhlangaka9001]

Madam_N. I will camp here for answers cause IAM in the same position like you

[@nokwandakhumalo4170]

same here guyz.

[@TheBrandCodes]

Do your python basics and make sure to work with other people since it’s a peer to peer learning environment.

[@funandgamming6536]

I'll wait for answers right here since I am in the same position as you

[@Hearken_into_my_voice]

Same

[@khomotsomakoro2129]

I made it in 2021 cohort , how can i get hold of you...i seriously need advise or some insights from someone inside wtc

[@TheBrandCodes]

Congratulations 🥳 Add me as a connection on LinkedIn: Nobantu Gumbi

[@khomotsomakoro2129]

Will do so...

[@TheBrandCodes]

Cool 👍🏾

[@RannyMabotja]

Hi just got invited to the bootcamp this coming month at Johannesburg campus Can you kindly assist on wat to expect and wat basics to learn before the bootcamp starts

[@TheBrandCodes]

Hi Sorry, I missed your comment. Start learning python basics. It’ll be quite a hectic week, so put your best foot forward, ask your peers for assistance and bootcamp assistants when you are stuck.

[@tsebomashigo6631]

I really want to start learning to code but I don’t know how, so where how can start learning physically/virtually

[@TheBrandCodes]

I don’t think I understand what you mean but there’s udemy and coursera and many online material you can use.

[@nomusadubazana2989]

please teach me

[@TheBrandCodes]

You can get sololearn and do python basics.

[@Env1_sion]

My question is what type of games do you have to play to qualify for wethinkcode? And how do you prepare yourself for them?

[@TheBrandCodes]

It’s puzzle and memory game.

[@bossbabediaries6740]

hey i passed the online assessment and received link to book a bootcamp , but before i do so i wanted to know if all campuses open at once because im based in johannesburg but i wanted to attend in the durban or capetown campus .Will this be possible ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Yes they all open at once.

[@bossbabediaries6740]

@@TheBrandCodes great thanks so i can apply for bootcamp at any campus ? Also do you get paid stipend from the first month after bootcamp or only when on internships ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

You could last year, not necessarily sure if you can still do that. You get stipend when you start the cohort.

[@bossbabediaries6740]

@@TheBrandCodes Great thanks, how long after the bootcamp did you receive feedback if you made it or not ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

2 weeks later.

[@sherondhlamini8713]

I want to ask, I have booked the boot camp for next year so i want to ask if there are sponsors since it is a full time course, lol I'm not ready to be broke and I only can code in python so I'm so excited that I'm gonna embark on this journey of software developments.

[@TheBrandCodes]

For bootcamp , no. but for the 2 year program, yes.

[@sphelelesandile1084]

Next month I have to go to bootcamp and I’m scared I don’t know what should I do to prepare myself 😩

[@TheBrandCodes]

Check out sololearn and learn python basics and just put your best foot forward and believe in yourself.

[@sphelelesandile1084]

@@TheBrandCodes Thank you very much 🙏🏾

[@nthabisengmpogeng734]

Hi Sandile, what are your dates? I'm going in on the 10th to 16th of August... I'm also clueless

[@sphelelesandile1084]

@@nthabisengmpogeng734 22 August But I was supposed to start on the 10th of August

[@ashleygcabashe2220]

Hey can you please be my mentor too i just received an email that i can attend the bootcamp.

[@TheBrandCodes]

What’s nice about WeThinkCode now is that you do get mentors now

[@anthonytpark]

Are you allowed to take the game assessment again if you're unsuccessful ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

You have to do it the following year

[@gabriellachitamu5096]

Im going to the bootcamp in March and I'm Soo nervous. I want to study at UJ while i study at WTC. Do you think it's possible to do both?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Wtc work is alot, and I don’t think you are allowed.

[@ofentsemogomotsi1878]

Heyy, did you end up doing both?

[@Raury.blanco]

How can I prepare for the only test? Thanks for the informative content btw💯

[@TheBrandCodes]

It’s a game that you play when you apply, now you don’t write a test on open day. I’m glad you enjoy my content.

[@PhantomSoul_SmashCarts]

Which program/application did you use at the bootcamp? Was it VS code or something else?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Vim

[@TheBrandCodes]

And I think you mean an IDE

[@PhantomSoul_SmashCarts]

@@TheBrandCodes Yes ma'am that's exactly what I meant thank you. I'll be going there for the 6 day selection soon and your video was very helpful

[@chineduokeke3505]

When are you going for your bootcamp..?

[@Ohana.Amani.Gundo.Blessing]

Wanna go there after my degree

[@TheBrandCodes]

All the best 💫

[@kgomotsomdagane2123]

how was the boot camp? do you habe to live there for the week or do you have to come there everyday

[@TheBrandCodes]

It depends if you are close to campus or not, if not, you will have to find accommodation that is close by.

[@TheBrandCodes]

I don’t know how much rent is hey.

[@ntandoseroke7133]

How good do you have to be to get the internship ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Just do all the things that are required, work, reviews etc.

[@BigDzaddy]

Hi really like your video. During bootcamp what is it that do you guys do there?

[@TheBrandCodes]

We code

[@BigDzaddy]

So the language you use is python?

[@TheBrandCodes]

For bootcamp, yes.

[@BigDzaddy]

Okay thank you. I recently applied & I was supposed to start today with the bootcamp but I haven't recieved the email yet to give me information or instructions on what to do

[@TheBrandCodes]

You can contact [e-mail]

[@kayalincolinkona7938]

Hey I have been just accepted for a boot camp but I do not have fundamentals of Coding or what so ever. Can you assist?

[@TheBrandCodes]

You can get sololearn and do python basics.

[@Eksemandisa]

i love these thank you

[@TheBrandCodes]

🫶🏾

[@RelaxationZone-ez3op]

Hi . I’m really interested so how can I get in touch with you ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Interested in coding? Apply at www.wethinkcode.co.za

[@mukaidziwamawelewele4222]

Hi, this is a very good video, hope to see more like this. Soo which coding language do you learn in bootcamp ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Glad you found it helpful. They use python.

[@mukaidziwamawelewele4222]

Thank you 😊

[@Muzikeith]

What's your advise on Zaio coding school

[@TheBrandCodes]

Never heard of it

[@MyMuteba]

hi, i have to ask what type of games did you play to get into wethinkcode

[@TheBrandCodes]

Hi memory/puzzles games

[@tsebomashigo6631]

Hello, so you say you went to wethinkcode(building) and then you played a coding game and passed it the was invited to the boot camp right? So where can I go physically to start with wethinkcode. I really want to go

[@TheBrandCodes]

I applied online and then went to WeThinkCode for the bootcamp. You apply online.

[@tsebomashigo6631]

@@TheBrandCodes thank you. I wrote and passed the online test, so how can I prepare for the bootcamp and what happens

[@suzimatandi]

The last day of the bootcamp/ the exam was it done on hackerank???

[@TheBrandCodes]

Yes it was

[@suzimatandi]

Okay thank you

[@melusimkhize3109]

We think code is free institution, how about meal allowance and accommodation are provided?

[@TheBrandCodes]

No, they are not provided.

[@nthabisengmpogeng734]

@The Brand Codes ... May i ask... during the 1 week, do u need to look for your own accommodation else where or u stay in campus?

[@TheBrandCodes]

You need to look for your own accommodation.

[@TheBrandCodes]

But the is nearby res. Check urban ocean or urban einstein.

[@nthabisengmpogeng734]

@@TheBrandCodes Alright... thank you so much

[@nostalgiazee1583]

Hey, I have no idea about coding but this is a good opportunity for me I can tell. Is it only people who have a background for coding or anyone can apply?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Hey You don’t need any coding background, so this would definitely be a great opportunity for you.

[@vinni1244]

Hey, Amazing Video. I Am Specifically Interested In "Data Structures And Algorithms" & Artificial Intelligence, Is That Also Included In The Curriculum Or It Is Not Available At All? Mind You I Am Currently A BSc Information Technology Student And I Want To Go To WeThinkCode.

[@TheBrandCodes]

Hi thank you 😊 You could look at Explore Data Science Academy they have that.

[@Hearken_into_my_voice]

Heyy I hope you well I love your video I now have an idea on what to expect, I never did coding before this is a new challenge for me and I’ve been invited to attend the boot camp on the 25th this month. I will need your help , will you be my mentor or suggest for me a person who will guide me. I really need this. THANK YOU.

[@vhuchilochicororo3314]

Where are you going to do your bootcamp.i'll be doing mine at jhb campus on the same date

[@Hearken_into_my_voice]

Same here

[@TheBrandCodes]

Hi guys Unfortunately I have a lot on my plate but I suggest you use sololearn for python basics and create a community with each other because those are the important things that they look at.

[@musanzawanga2083]

I have two questions! 1.Are you a dynamic programmer? 2.Do you have to be an algorithm expert to get a job as an intern?

[@TheBrandCodes]

1. Yes, I do usually use algorithms to solve problems 2. Algorithms help you solve problems efficiently so that puts you at an advantage when looking for a job as an intern.

[@musanzawanga2083]

@@TheBrandCodes okay thank you!

[@TheBrandCodes]

You are welcome 👍🏾

[@sleepmaster3461]

Can I go in with zero programming experience

[@TheBrandCodes]

Yes you can

[@tshepangmolefe9743]

Are you receiving a stipend?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Yes I am

[@dreambigbelievebold3246]

How much?😅

[@Mashukumbela-M0N3YF10W]

Hi Nobantu, I hope you're great! WOW, sharing your story is so inspirational to me as an aspiring coder. But tell me one thing, is possible rewrite an online test if you didn't do well for the first time?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Hi Thami I’m glad you found it inspiring. You can only rewrite the following year.

[@jordanjoubert22]

Do they give us any resources such as laptop or stipend. When you intern do they pay you, how much? And when you work for two years how much are you paid?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Yes you get stipend, and yes they pay you. The amount depends.

[@jordanjoubert22]

@@TheBrandCodes do you have an estimate? 1000 2000 4000 6000 7000 10000

[@kaegengovender8791]

How selective would you say we think code is

[@TheBrandCodes]

Honestly, I’m not sure about the criteria because they take alot of things into consideration.

[@ene7955]

Hi, with the internship, do they apply for you or you have to apply yourself with LinkedIn or CV?

[@TheBrandCodes]

WeThinkCode gives you a preference list and it matches you with the companies and then the company decides if they want to have an interview or not.

[@fransmatomengwepe6344]

Did you complete your CS degree or you had to leave it?

[@TheBrandCodes]

I didn’t finish it.

[@tinker2054]

@@TheBrandCodes has that decision affected the type of opportunities you can get in the space? Do you regret it?

[@TheBrandCodes]

It has not and I don’t regret it because I feel I have experienced the best of both worlds and if I was given a chance to start over, I would choose the latter.

[@tinker2054]

@TheBrandCodes Interesting I'm thinking of not choosing uni now lol 😅

[@TheBrandCodes]

Lol I have my reasons

[@kamogelomathebe8300]

Hey how much were the internships giving you?

[@TheBrandCodes]

7k

[@dumozitha]

Hi I hope you are well, do you need to complete a test before being accepted for bootcamp

[@TheBrandCodes]

Hi Dumo Yes, you do.

[@dumozitha]

@@TheBrandCodes thanks

[@nomusadubazana2989]

R u from Durban

[@TheBrandCodes]

No

[@CJ-xg6pf]

Hey do they allow tertiary students to participate?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Well you can’t be at WeThinkCode and another institution. But do check out their website for more details.

[@samud7041]

Hi ma’am, when doing internship, do one still receive the stipulated allowance or the company gives you increment nyana😆😆🙈🙈🙈??

[@TheBrandCodes]

No, there’s an increment when you intern.

[@thandokhumalo5775]

How long does it take to get feedback after final interview ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

I don’t know hey

[@chrstiaan722]

Hi, is the campus virtual or are you required to go to the physical location?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Required to be there physically. You can do the bootcamp virtually though.

[@kwezikolweni9385]

In which months can you apply?

[@TheBrandCodes]

I’m not sure when the next applications will open.

[@sinethembamnyazi5051]

Hey, You said something about writing another test on open day. What kind of test was it, what was it like, and how could one prepare for it if that's possible?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Hey It was an aptitude test, I’m not sure if you still have to write it on open day.

[@user-a554]

What did you study at UJ and for how long?

[@TheBrandCodes]

BSc Mathematical Science for 4 years.

[@Kung-pr4gi]

@@TheBrandCodes Wow you smart

[@flemingmmola9029]

You graduated at University?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Nope

[@flemingmmola9029]

I just failed my final year of Mathematical Sciences majoring in Stats and Computer Sciences.. Pops, won't agree to pay for my studies no more.. so, I gotta find something, unless University grant's me another chance

[@TheBrandCodes]

You can apply at WeThinkCode and explore data science

[@flemingmmola9029]

@@TheBrandCodes Please let us know on your channel when they open for new applicants

[@TheBrandCodes]

I don’t really know cause I no longer school there, so it’s best to follow their socials for that.

[@maadtee6281]

So are you sponsored accommodation

[@TheBrandCodes]

No you are not

[@ntate_lesetla]

I would love to study at we think code , the problem is how am going to survive beacuse i do not have fundamental knowledge and basics of coding. My question is , how much do students get for stipend?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Stipends differ with individuals.

[@zeeblose12]

Please may you be my mentor as I have just been accepted for boot camp. Please may you email your details please

[@TheBrandCodes]

[e-mail]

[@zeeblose12]

Thank you for getting back to me so soon ❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉 much appreciated 🙏🙏

[@melusimkhize3109]

Really it is free?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Yes it is.

[@melusimkhize3109]

@@TheBrandCodes Thank you

[@melusimkhize3109]

One more questions please, to program I need to buy acompuer for myself / I should be on campus all the time using their computers?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Should be on campus

[@melusimkhize3109]

@@TheBrandCodes alright thank you

[@arminoandrigo4599]

Do they pay for your accomodation?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Yes, you pay for your own accommodation.

[@arminoandrigo4599]

@@TheBrandCodes does the curriculum include ML and AI?

[@palesamokhema7334]

You should to a day vlog of your internship ✨!

[@TheBrandCodes]

We were working remotely and I was crusty most of the time. I will definitely do it on the second internship (hopefully we will be working at the office)