The students, instructors, and staff you'll meet through teaching with Code.X will quickly become friends for life; the atmosphere is one of extreme warmth, enthusiasm, and inclusivity.
2021 CFP Instructor Testimonial
2021 CFP Instructor Testimonial
This was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. It was so meaningful and fulfilling to get to meet the students and see their eyes shine up everytime they were given positive feedback. I would definitely recommend the program to anyone interested, and if it would have been possible, I would teach these students every summer from now on.
2021 CFP Instructor Testimonial
Code for Palestine was an incredible experience - I had been looking for ways to bring design teaching to high school students and educate on the career opportunities in this industry. With recent events, I was also looking for ways to give back to and help uplift the Palestinian community and this opportunity was the perfect intersection of both. I was blown away by how engaged, excited and talented the students were, and I'm so grateful to have seen them grow so much week after week!
2021 CFP Instructor Testimonial
Code.X students kept me on my toes inside and outside our (virtual) classroom. They are committed to learning and growth which makes teaching them all the more meaningful. They're so much fun to work with and get to know - especially during activities where they have a change to let their personalities shine through.
2021 CFP Instructor Testimonial
2021 CFP Instructor Testimonial
If I could go back to my high school days and find an organization to introduce me to computer programming, I'd be hard-pressed to find one like Code.X. I've never met students that have so much grit, passion, and willingness to learn such an involved skill, despite the fact that English is not their first language.
2020 CFP Instructor Testimonial
2020 CFP Instructor Testimonial
My experience was wonderful. This is the first time that I've ever taught my own class of students, and Code.X did a brilliant job organizing the instructors, advisors, TAs, and students. I felt honored to be a part of the cause, and so grateful that I could impart some of my CS training to students who were passionate about learning it.
2020 CFP Instructor Testimonial
2020 CFP Instructor Testimonial
I jumped in last minute, and the camp required serious time and energy commitments but it was easily one of the most rewarding things from this summer! Seeing the students grow in confidence and having a sense of purpose at the end was heart-warming. Finally, working with some of the most passionate instructors I've met who share the same purpose and passion was exactly what my quarantine summer needed.
2020 CFP Instructor Testimonial
2019 CFP 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 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.
2019 CFP Instructor Testimonial
It was monumental for me, to say the least. I think everyone will experience this program differently, but all instructors do walk away from CFP having learned a lot about teaching, about themselves, and about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and Palestinian life and culture. For those reasons, I would recommend any eager, competent, and diligent student to volunteer as an instructor.