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27.04.2018 | Important announcement:
Your Community Managers will take few days off of the keyboards and computer screens. We will be back to you on Wednesday, May 2nd.
After we are back, we hope you will surprise us with at least 500 new projects submitted across all four tracks.
So please surprise us. This will make us very happy!
yours,
Magda, Joanna, Marat & Paul
We will be back.
24.04.2018 | It took a while but it's DONE. We finished the ...
SLACK SPRING CLEANING!!
We've listened to your complains about too many channels, dead channels, boring channels. They are all GONE.
Now, other than the `track channels` (e.g. #fend-live-help), `native language channels` (e.g. #romanian), and `tech channels` (e.g. #git-github), we have a whole plethora of `thematic channels`.
Below all the thematic channels we have. Use them, they are cool.
#bragday – to tell and show the world what you’ve achieved.
#buddies – to get to know other scholars.
#career-change – to share experience and get tips about the Big Change.
#design – for all things design-related.
#inspiration – to share motivational stories, articles, talks and pictures.
#job_ads – to post ads and look for jobs.
#meetups – to organise meetups, promote them, and tell us how it was!
#memes – for memes, GIFs and other fun stuff.
#music – for some groovy study tunes.
#photo-gallery – to share your scholarship moments.
#project-ideas – to pitch your projects and look for co-creators.
#random – for anything that has nothing to do with anything.
#scholarship-feedback – to tell us what you think and propose your suggestions.
#skills_exchange – to get help where you need it, and to offer help in exchange.
#tech-news – what’s up in the tech world?
#translation_help – how to say _JUST DO IT_ in Romanian?!
Other than that, we also have some subgroup channels:#turtle-squad – for everyone who needs some extra time.
#40_plus – for everyone who is a bit more seasoned.
#working_parents – because being a parent and doing a ND isn’t easy at all.
#women_tech_makers – because girls run the world.
#lgbt-plus – because it’s 2018.
24.04.2018 | Hey all! We hope you had a great weekend and now can attack your projects harder, better, faster, stronger!
We did not waste our time either and made few small (but important!) updates on the site for you:
- [Updated] Calendar – Do you have photos from your Meetup? Let us know! We will add them to the brand new meetup photo slideshow on our Calendar page! Show us what you got!
- [Updated] Webinars – we've added the recordings from the three career webinars that happened last week and the recording from Jose's talk about career change he gave in Berlin two weeks ago. The recording of the upcoming panel “How Recruiters Read You” will be available here, so stay tuned!
20.04.2018 | Watch the recording from our live video AMA!
It was SO-MUCH-FUN to spend these 65 minutes with you guys! We are really sorry we were not able to answer all the questions from the chat BUT we will do that here after the weekend. SO STAY TUNED!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
20.04.2018 | While you are surely busy with preparing your questions for Video AMA with us that starts in couple of hours, we wanted to reflect on the last weekend's Android Hackathon!
BIG THANKS to everyone who participated!
We had a fantastic time with ALL of you – both these of you who joined us online (especially those who shared their desk pics!) and these who came to our office in Berlin. YOU ROCK!!!
>>>>>>> Go to HACKATHON PAGE to check photos from the Berlin office, the swag raffle winning posts, and the livestream links.
Hackathon in numbers:
- 3k students in 32 different countries
- 20 students hacking onsite in Berlin
- 7 mentors in front of camera for 11 hours
You were so awesome the whole weekend that we (well, Paul) have prepared a small thank you video for you <3
19.04.2018 | The Reflection Week is in a full swing now!
It seems like you guys quite enjoyed yesterday's Reversed AMA on Slack. It's great to know what motivates you to finish the program, what you miss the most in Phase 2 and which Spice Girl is your favourite (we're still surprised by number of fans of Posh Spice:D)
Since we really like asking you questions, but we like answering them even MORE....get ready for...
"65 minutes on 65th day of the course" with your Community Managers!!
During these 65min of live streamed VIDEO AMA you will be able to ask us ANYTHING! You can ask questions about the course but also literally anything else. Favorite movies? What was our first job? Is the Earth actually flat? It's all open! We hope many of you come out to hang with us!!
- WHEN? Friday, April 20th 17:00 - 18:05 CEST (tomorrow!)
- WHERE CAN YOU JOIN US? We'll go live at the following YouTube link: VIDEO AMA
- HOW TO ASK US A QUESTION? Write it in the YouTube chat box (on the right side).
- CAN I REALLY ASK ANYTHING? yes. A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G
Ask. Us. Anything.
19.04.2018 | Wanna change your career? Then continue reading:
As some of you know, last week (April 12th) a Udacity's own wonder-kid José Nieto visited us in Berlin Udacity office with his talk on Career Change. He talked about all the complexities associated with taking such a big step in your life and how to say goodbye to all your fears.
And who knows better how to navigate a career change than somebody who has been through it? We recorded his talk for these of you who did not manage to join us in Berlin! Enjoy!
>>> José Nieto is a graduate of the Android Developer Nanodegree program and now works as a Content Developer at Udacity and coaches team lead for the Google Developer Scholarship Program. He has worked in different fields and changed careers various times and for different reasons, and knows first-hand how challenging a career change can be.
18.04.2018 | Happy Tuesday everyone! Here it comes – the first item of the Reflection Week agenda:
First time in Phase 2... a REVERSED AMA Session!
When? – Wednesday, April 18th from 4PM-5PM CEST (tomorrow!)
Where? – #ama-sessions Slack channel
What? – All four of your beloved community managers (Paul, Magda, Marat & Joanna) will be asking YOU the questions this time around! For one hour we get to ask you anything and you'll get to feel like the Community Managers:)
Why? – Because you are awesome and we want to know what else can we do to make your course life easier!
What will we ask you? - A N Y T H I N G!! (be prepared!!)
This is not mandatory, but we hope it will be as fun as the last reversed AMA we ran in Phase 1. You guys have honestly been a great community since the beginning, and we'd love to do whatever we can to make this experience better for you! Hope you're excited for it!
16.04.2018 | Hey busy bees,
we hope you had a great weekend and that the sun did not hit your laptop screens too much while you were working on your projects (he he). In case you were too busy to notice...yesterday we hit the TWO MONTHS IN THE COURSE. Time flies quickly, huh?
And for this occasion, we’re happy to announce this week to be a
REFLECTION WEEK!!
What does it mean? That means this week won't be like any others! We've planned few exciting things for you. Find the timetable in the "Next Up" section. More details soon here and on Slack.
And since a part of reflection is bringing back some good old sweet memories from Phase 1 (when life was easy, quizzes simple and Forum so active), here's a reminder of your favourite video >>>>>>>>>>
Yesterday you said tomorrow. So just do it.
13.04.2018 | Progress, progress, progress, and progress one more time. How?
[Android Students]
[Android Students]
Android Hackathon starts TOMORROW! Still not sure how it works, what's the schedule or how to join it online? Go to Hackathon Page! Also find out how to win Udacity swag and watch Magda getting hit in her face with confetti in the brand new Community Managers' video promoting the Hackathon...
[FEND Students]
[FEND Students]
Yes, we know. Memory Game is tough. Good news is that this is the only such difficult project, the ones after this one will be much easier. So once you tame Project 3, there will be nothing you cannot handle! To help you keep going, we will keep publishing Tips & Tutorials on our site.
11.04.2018 | More Webinars on the way!
*We know that the times are not the easiest to join the live-streaming, but don't worry! If you register to the webinar, you will receive the email with the recording afterwards.
Friday, April 13th at 20:00-21:00 CEST, watch HERE
"Roadmapping and Career Support" with Trinh @Udacity
"Roadmapping and Career Support" with Trinh @Udacity
Trinh, a Udacian, is our in-house expert on career support. She designed the career portal with information about how to prepare for interviewing and eventually a career in tech. During her session, Trinh will review the content available on the newly released career portal. She will also be walking you through how to create a career roadmap and will take a moment to answer questions from the audience.
Friday, April 13th at 23:00-00:00 CEST, watch HERE
"Crafting a Killer Resume" with Kathleen @Udacity
"Crafting a Killer Resume" with Kathleen @Udacity
It’s tough to know how to add all of this amazing experience you have gained and will continue gain through Udacity to your resume. Kathleen will be walking you through the dos and don’ts of crafting a killer resume. She'll also dedicate some time at the end to answer your questions.
Tuesday, April 17th 01:00 -02:00 CEST, watch HERE
"A Day in the Life of a Developer" with Lyla @Google
"A Day in the Life of a Developer" with Lyla @Google
Lyla is a former Udacity employee that now works at google as a Developer Advocate. She will be joining us for an hour long Q & A session. Ever wonder what it’s like to interview at and work at Google? She can tell you!
**IMPORTANT:** Give us feedback on Webinars that happened so far – fill in the feedback forms (AND & ABND, FEND & MWS) and suggest the topic of the next webinar! Thanks!
09.04.2018 | Feeling stuck? Frustrated?
Don't know where to start? Every time you get back to your project it feels like this? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
We know – projects don't get any easier. Don't worry, we will be there for you, no matter how hard it gets. Our amazing students are here to help you too with their awesome tutorials:
>> FEND: How to go though Memory Game Project?
>> FEND: How to go though Memory Game Project?
@Pascal (featured in our latest Student Spotlight) has created an amazing Project Planning Tutorial. He uses Memory Game Project as an example.
The tutorial explains:
- How to start the project
- How to break down the project in pieces
- How to follow the project from the start to the finish
Go to Memory Game project tutorial HERE.
>> Android: How to build an app from scratch?
>> Android: How to build an app from scratch?
A team of AND enthusiasts have put together a super useful manual about how to start an Android project and how to create an brilliant app from scratch!
"What we are trying to face here is the moment when, after we’re asked to build an Android Project, we have to actually do it! Here is where everything starts and where everything needs to be approached."
Go to Android Project from Scratch Guide HERE.
09.04.2018 | Android Hackathon Update!
Exciting news! The registration for our upcoming Android hackathon (April 14-15) is open until Wednesday, April 11.
During this weekend we will meet in Berlin (you will be able to join us online too!) for exciting two days of coding! Students, together with Session Coaches, will go though the following projects:
AND:
- PROJECT 1, Popular Movies Stage 1
- PROJECT 2, Popular Movies Stage 2
- PROJECT 3, Baking App
- PROJECT 4, Build it Bigger
ABND:
- PROJECT 2, Score Keeper
- PROJECT 3, Quiz App
- PROJECT 4, Musical Structure
- PROJECT 5, Tour Guide app
During the Hackathon, each Session Coach will go through a given project via live stream and Slack, and answer any doubts or blockers that you may have related to the project. In just one weekend, your project progress can significantly move, and you can be ready to submit it for approval.
Register here: Application Form.
06.04.2018 | With the Google I/O contest over and the winners confirmed, I'd like to take a moment to announce them to the community. I can only imagine how tempted they must have been to spill the beans themselves these last few days!
Without further ado, join me in congratulating the chosen winners from each of the four tracks. They are:
- MWS - Krzysztof Łokaj
- ABND - Linda Alborghetti
- FEND - Balázs Borzován
- AND - Aisha El-badrawy
These four will now have the opportunity to fly out to California to attend Google I/O next month.
You did it! Congratulations!
05.04.2018 | The Webinar raffle results are here!
The lucky 20 students (5 per track), who submitted their Webinar questions, were randomly selected in the raffle and contacted via email about their swag shipping details. Please make sure you check your spam folder.
Congratulations!
05.04.2018 | Few small (but important!) Google Site updates:
- [Update] FAQs – we've added answers to two important questions concerning your in-classroom mentors: "Why should I rate my mentor?" and "How can I change my mentor?".
- [Update] Home – as suggested by one of our Student Leaders (@LaurenM) we've complemented the page with "Don't forget to SIGN UP" section where from now on you will find all the important registration forms together with the important deadlines.
- [New] How to Get Tech Help – a brand new section with tips and guidelines that will help you to find answers to all your technical queries confidently and independently. And effectively become the Master of Independent Learning.
04.04.2018 | Update on the FEND and MWS Hackathon:
Because of some internal reasons we are changing things up a bit now. The previously announced Hackathon on April 20-22 is not taking place.
Instead, we are thrilled to share that we have two awesome webinars planned with two of Udacity’s own Content Developers in FEND and MWS.
The goal of these webinars is to help you complete your course projects by connecting you with an actual content developer at Udacity. People who actually created your courses and teach them too! How cool is that?!
Stay tuned for more details on the date & time (we will send you mailings, and make official announcements on Slack, FB group and here).
03.04.2018 | We are very excited to announce this year’s first AND and ABND Hackathon!
WHO: Android Basics and Android Advanced scholarship students, supported by Session Coaches
WHEN: April 14-15th
WHERE: Udacity Office in Berlin & online (during registration please let us know if you’re going to attend virtually or in person).
WHY: The goal of this Hackathon is to help you complete your course projects. By the end of the weekend, you’ll be ready to submit your project for approval. It’s a great way to learn, receive support and get one step closer to graduation!
HOW: To sign up please fill out this form: Application Form. Registration is open until April 6th!
See you there!!!
P.S. FEND and MWS students – for you we also have something special and exciting planned, so stay tuned for more news this week!!!
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