Code for Albania was an incredible experience - I had the opportunity to teach something I love to high school students and, at the same time, deeply immerse myself in a new culture on the other side of the world. For me, this program really re-inspired me and brought me a renewed energy for the design craft that I'll bring back with me into future projects. Truly one of the best ways to share your skillset in an impactful and fun way!
2024 CFE Instructor Testimonial
Code for Egypt was an incredible experience and one that I hold close to my heart. It’s such a pleasure teaching these students as well as learning so much from them and the TAs. The hospitality from everyone is something I’ll never forget.
2024 CFE Instructor Testimonial
Working with students and showing them all the same things that made me fall in love with computer science has been one of the most fulfilling opportunities I've ever been able to partake in.
2024 CFA Instructor Testimonial
This was one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences of my life! I felt very supported before and during the program, and it was so inspiring to meet students from another side of the globe with so much passion for learning. My 2 weeks in Albania felt like a month due to how much I learned about the culture, and how much of a community I found in the program!
2023 TT Instructor Testimonial
2023 CFA Instructor Testimonial
I know this sounds cliche, but teaching with Code.X was a transformational experience for me! I taught content that I absolutely loved, made really good friends from a new country, and got to immerse myself in a new local culture for several weeks. I also had the flexibility to expand an already awesome curriculum, focusing on social justice and liberatory design. I would very strongly recommend Code.X to anyone who has no summer plans yet or whose summer plans unexpectedly freed up!
2023 YCG Instructor Testimonial
2023 CFA Instructor Testimonial
2023 YCG Instructor Testimonial
2022 CFP Instructor Testimonial
2022 CFA Instructor Testimonial
2022 CFA Instructor Testimonial
2019 CFP Instructor Testimonial
2019 CFA Instructor Testimonial
Code.X was one of the most fun and gratifying experiences of my life. Both working with the fellow instructors and connecting with the students was an absolute dream. There's this feeling you get when, even within a two-week window, you see a student really grasp a new concept, or grow as a human being and change their mind, that is truly incomparable. Just do it.
2019 CFA Instructor Testimonial
Teaching coding in Albania will be an experience I'll cherish for the rest of my life. I felt extremely supported by the local Albanian staff. The students were so sweet and I was surprised by how much of an impact the program actually had on their lives. I would without a doubt recommend teaching at CodeForAlbania.
2019 CFC Instructor Testimonial
2019 CFP Instructor Testimonial
Amazing - this experience opened my eyes to many challenges of teaching as well as the joys of improving the skills of and connecting with foreign students in an under-privileged area of the world. I also learned a lot about the history and politics of the Middle East from students', camp staff's, and co-instructors' perspectives.
2019 CFP Instructor Testimonial
One of the best experiences of my life - period. I had no expectations, and I certainly did not expect to love the students, the work and the country the way I did. This was a fantastic way to use the education that Stanford offers to empower a future generation of brilliant and motivated Palestinian high school students that lack opportunity due to their political and geographic circumstances.
2019 CFA Instructor Testimonial
I had an amazing experience! Code for Albania far exceeded my wildest expectations. The students' passion, earnestness, and energy brought a lot of joy to the teaching experience every day. You are constantly challenged to do the best you can do as a teacher and mentor, and it will push you to grow.
2019 CFP Instructor Testimonial
This was truly an amazing experience. Not only was it amazing to have had this opportunity in Palestine but it was truly an honor to be able to instruct the kids who have an amazing drive to learn. I would highly recommend the program to those interested in a teaching opportunity and in working with hardworking and fun cohorts of students.