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Irena's work combines: Technology, Education, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
University of Greenwich - London
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
First I decided to the more "girly" -marketing only to find out that is not my path
2.
then I decided to leave all my life and go to another country and study what I have always wanted
3.
I started working for an amazing company where innovation was the key to success
4.
now I am mentoring young girls and soon to be a teacher who hopefully inspires others
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
"You don't look like a coding girl" or "You will be the perfect housewife"
How I responded:
What if I don't want to be a housewife? Then don't! Follow your dreams and don't let society, family or anyone tell you what you can and can't-do. You are amazing! And no matter what path you decide to take make sure you love it, the rest doesn't matter.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Going to a completely new country, knowing no one and starting your life again from scratch is quite challenging. Studying full-time and working every single free minute you have in order to pay your rent is a must. But at the end is all paying off
Going around and trying to find a subject which is suitable for the society took a while. When I started my degree I was over 25 and needed more time to concentrate on studying than the others.
Everyone from my family was doubting me. Saying that most likely after one year at University I will be back to my country and I will regret it. Well, it's the end of my degree, I have a secure job and I love what I am doing.