WeThinkCode_ Community Podcast Episode 1: Bootcamp

[@brakop254]

This was very helpful. I am preparing for my bootcamp. All the best to you guys.

[@michaelalippold3471]

Start my boot camp in cape town next week and I am so excited!

[@bafoscorner]

Same here but on the Joburg Campus!!!

[@moeletsimelamu8149]

How can one prepare for the boot camp🥺?

[@PvffOffisial]

Really, I cant wait for my Bootcamp. The insight from the cohorts is helpful. I think it going to be intense but mind opening on a industry i really want to be part of.

[@ziziphobusakwe2559]

youre going to love it, all the best!

[@PvffOffisial]

@@ziziphobusakwe2559 Thank you so much for your response Zizipho. i do have a question. what is the most effective way to make a great impression with in the Bootcamp in order to maximize my chances of getting picked to be part of the cohort. I have been preparing myself technically as brushing up on my social skills (team work). would be really helpful if you give me some insight on that. Thank You

[@ruthiie.y8696]

@@PvffOffisial hey Mpho do you have Insta?

[@PvffOffisial]

@@ruthiie.y8696 Hey Ruthiie yes i do

[@sebunakekana1997]

😀😀😀Looking forward to my Bootcamp

[@mabellebati9274]

Me too!!

[@ziziafrica4265]

Have fun & all the best! :)

[@tshepangmonaledi9850]

Bootcamp is tomorrow, that mosh tut is really helpful. Hopefully it helps for tomorrow. Joburg!! Here we go!!

[@siyathembacj1562]

How was it?

[@zanelemnguni6014]

My bootcamp is in two weeks... I'm so nervous cause I really want this!!!

[@sphelelemakau8998]

you got this .

[@ziziafrica4265]

haha I remember the nerves..its perfectly normal. You will do great. All the best

[@thulanizibi2459]

Guys does urban Einstein provide short stays???

[@thulanizibi2459]

@@ziziafrica4265 do you live at urban Einstein??.....I need your help 🥺

[@TshidiD]

@@ziziafrica4265 HI how is the application process with the game before the Bootcamp??

[@JackTheZuluman]

I'm going on the 16th of May. Who's gonna be there??

[@Tlotlo_Tsheno]

I am also going on the 16th may

[@mamafhaprecious1238]

I am also going

[@Tlotlo_Tsheno]

@@mamafhaprecious1238 which campus ?

[@mamafhaprecious1238]

@@Tlotlo_Tsheno am not sure I received an email saying I am attending at Johannesburg campus , but I sent them email to give me their address

[@eso_academy]

Hey Katli I hope u hope made it

[@eso_academy]

♥♥ Thank you, I value your words very much. God bless you ♥♥

[@LeboSeekane]

Initially, I'm still preparing for the bootcamp still very nervous and anxious but working through it. Honestly I find these podcasts and minor interviews very helpful and would really like to make it through.

[@rdngobeni]

All the best!

[@montelwood3285]

Can't wait for my bootcamp (9 may)

[@diausabastien1458]

I'm Montell Too😁I couldn't help but notice we have same names

[@montelwood3285]

Nice

[@olwethum_n]

hey did u make it?

[@plainpablo4559]

Hey @WeThinkCode_ . I hope everybody is doing well. Do we get notified if we did not meet the requirements after the 6 days boot camp?

[@tkay9978]

When will the Johannesburg virtual bootcamp start ?

[@tebatsomanyaka1729]

My bootcamp start today and i could not attend. Can i select another date for the 6 days bootcamp?

[@montelwood3285]

I'm curious how many people(in total per year) are accepted at the end of the bootcamp and interview

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

Across our three campuses, we are currently able to take 450 students.

[@caseymjada2011]

@@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg and Cape Town?

[@Mr_MEE]

My boot camp is in the 10th of August to 16..and it's virtual

[@queenandynxumalo2882]

Mine also.... Is it durban virtual or?

[@Mr_MEE]

@@queenandynxumalo2882 it's Joburg virtual

[@onie15]

mine too😭.. how are ya'll preparing preparing, I'm so scared

[@ntombikayisekodisang2064]

MINE ALSO 🥲I AM SO SCARED 🥲

[@LesegoChil1]

Hi. I'm also doing the virtual JHB from the tenth. But they give so little information, does virtual mean I don't have to travel to JHB? Please assist with information

[@ntandoseroke7133]

When do the applications for 2023 open?

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

Hi, we will reopen applications for the 2023 intake towards the end of the year. Dates will be announced on our platforms closer to the time.

[@thebesmokgosi4578]

Open now

[@hangwelanimadilonga3284]

The normal applications have just opened

[@simphiwemotaung1036]

I want to select Johannesburg campus but it didn't allow me for Durban and cape Town I wanted to be in Johannesburg

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

Please check again today, new dates were added for Johannedburg

[@millicentkhethiwemsiza3948]

What’s the advantages of doing the bootcamp virtually??

[@jabulanimangena2728]

I have a question, do I need to have my own laptop present whilst attending the bootcamp?

[@keneilwemamabolo8709]

No, the whole place is a computer lab

[@jabulanimangena2728]

Alright, thank you

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

Hi, you will need your own laptop if you are doing virtual BootCamp. On campus laptops/desktops will be available.

[@salomengwana9563]

What’s the difference between virtual campuses and the other campuses??

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

Hi, virtual is online. Those who booked to do the BootCamp online will be dining so remotely and not on campus.

[@laybornmakhubele949]

what is needed of the Bootcamp

[@romeoraliile3859]

Bootcamp starting today, tried login in on the website, can anyone please direct me on what to do....please

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

Please direct all queries on slack or send an email to [e-mail]

[@GamerBeast-ee5wn]

Can I please have the name of the book Austin used to prepare for Bootcamp 🙏

[@thatGuyWithTheFunnyName]

Hy, which book? Or perhaps you meant Bonga? 😊

[@sarahnhleko44]

Automate boring stuff about python

[@blue_bunny159]

Hey, how many hours in a day do we spend there at the campus during the bootcamp ?

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

Hi, bootcamp is typically a full day from about 8am to 5pm. But this can vary depending on how productive individuals and teams are.

[@alexisgono1729]

Are any physical textbooks supplied before or during the bootcamp?

[@ziziafrica4265]

Hey amizonlilly. Not textbooks but you will be provided with all the learning material you need digitally and you will also be given access to a laptop during bootcamp. All the best.

[@diausabastien1458]

I'm at a crossroads on whether to leave Varsity and join WethinkCode or just stay at Varsity

[@musaundescore]

That choice is always difficult but you can do the bootcamp whilst still at varsity, if you are successful you can drop out and be full time at WTC. Well That's what i did 😉

[@diausabastien1458]

Thanks for the reply,it gave me some light. What year are you doing at WTC now? and why did you decide to drop out?

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

Hi, please note that bootcamp is still a part of the application process so there is no guarantee even after passing because you would still need to pass the team interview before getting an official acceptance letter. We do not recommend making a big decision prematurely.

[@musaundescore]

@@diausabastien1458 2018 cohort

[@diausabastien1458]

@@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg Can I enroll and attend online?

[@paultysenmahasha175]

Guys what about accommodation there how does it work do I find a place of my own or what

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

Hi, unfortunately, we do not offer accommodation. Bootcampers that book onsite bootcamps will have to make their own arrangements.

[@paultysenmahasha175]

@@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg what about after u succeeded on the bootcamp

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

@@paultysenmahasha175 the same applies to students. However, they do receive a stipend to assist.

[@manabetanenyoni5827]

@@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg does the JHB campus also not offer accommodation for the bootcamp duration?

[@franklinelectro4935]

@@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg can you do the training virtually? meaning do you have virtual students??

[@sarahnhleko44]

Anyone whose going for the 01 August till 06th August 2022 for JHB campus who resides nearby?

[@andilemkhize6382]

Does the wethinkcode Programme have a focus on data analysis and data science projects or skills or is it purely software engineering content.

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

We train students in the fundamentals of full-stack development. We currently don't have specialisations. You can check out our curriculum outline here: www.wethinkcode.co.za/modules-overview

[@WeThinkCodeJohannesburg]

What was something interesting shared that helped you gain a different perspective?

[@joetsomela3644]

The most important thing is to not compete with your peers but one has to manage their time efficiently.

[@duncanluthervanheerden2906]

have fun

[@eldelanobongiwe5876]

Do not compare yourself. Work at your own pace. Ask for help when you don't understand. Never give up no matter how many times you fail.

[@ziziafrica4265]

@@joetsomela3644 this will help you so much even after you have made it into the program (crossing fingers for you ! :) )

[@joetsomela3644]

@@ziziafrica4265 Thank you, I'm definitely looking forward to joining the program..

[@phumzilentuli3865]

I applied and passed the test ... so now I have to choose the campus so that they give me the boot camp after wards.. now I'm scared coz they might choose the date nearby😭😭 how long does they normally give you to the boot camp?

[@Tammy_Zirobwa]

How was the test how best can one prepare

[@thebesmokgosi4578]

@@Tammy_Zirobwa the test is really not hard, I’m worried not knowing python 😭