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Welcome to the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program Interview Series!
In this series, we will hear and learn from current and old Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors about their personal experiences with the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program and why they think students should join and be a part of the program and community.
Today, I will be interviewing Favour Adeshina, he is a Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador from Nigeria, in the EMEA region, and a graduate of Computer Science Education, at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. And also a Full-Stack Software developer and Community Manager.
What year did you join the Program and how did you hear about the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program?
I joined the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program in 2020 because a senior friend in school then told me about it and shared the benefits of the program.
What are your personal experiences and how have you benefited from the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program?
The benefits of the program are truly enormous and one benefit I love the most is the network that the program comes with. Having to collaborate with other students in the program within the country outside the country, and region is significant. This has made me build sustainable relationships that have bolstered my career growth and journey in tech.
The fact that I have the opportunity to organise upskilling events (workshops, Bootcamps), has made me pick up a lot of skills both technical and soft skills such as event planning, collaboration, public speaking, etc. Also the resources available to me as a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador alongside the vouchers, and Azure credits. These and several others are the benefits I have gained from the program.
My experience as an ambassador has been truly amazing, I have picked up leadership skills as an ambassador and have been able to truly stand out as a Force for Good in my local community, providing technical guidance for young teenagers and youths within my environment.
So far the program has enlightened me, giving me resources to learn everything I need and massively upskill.
What advice do you have for students?
As a student joining the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program, it will set you up right for your career and personal development. Such that even before you are done with school, you have an internship and other opportunities available to you. It is very important as a student you join the MLSA program and you are active in the community.
You can join the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program by visiting this website.