Insights 42 Heilbronn

When we started at 42 Heilbronn, we had no idea how things would work here. But we approached it: as a team. For me, it's the best place, because here I can not only learn programming. But also think around corners, get creative and, above all, tackle complex problems to find a way to the optimal solution.

The way you acquire knowledge is completely up to you. That was unusual at the beginning, but over time it made me more motivated and efficient in my learning. Through the projects, you don't just learn programming in theory, but also have to deal with all the challenges around it. And if you get stuck, you always have helpful people around you who help you with questions and from whom you can learn a lot.

In school, I often felt uncomfortable, whether due to my peers or the atmosphere. However, at 42 Heilbronn, one is practically handed a sense of belonging. I can engage with everyone on an equal footing. All share the common goal of learning programming, each contributing their own skills and ideas. The decision to start at 42 Heilbronn was definitely the right one for me.

I like the flexibility here the most. I shape my daily routine to balance family and programming. The building with its high-quality workspaces, infrastructure, and abundant coffee offerings provides me with everything to achieve this balance. I come in the morning, program during the day, pick up my child, spend time with family, and if I feel like it, I return to school in the evening. Nowhere else do I have this much freedom.

I am excited about the exceptional learning concept: by solving tasks, I independently identify my mistakes and can continue improving. The resulting self-efficacy greatly motivates me. I have never learned so much in such a short time. Through the 'Peer-to-Peer System,' I interact with many people daily, which also provides me the opportunity to tap into a 'collective knowledge.' I'm curious to see where the path leads me.