Скачать или смотреть From Census Collector to Computer Science Graduate

Starting Over and Finding Purpose Through Education

After moving to Northern Ireland from Nigeria, Esther Nwagu found herself restarting her entire career. In this clip, she shares how she went from working in customer service at Asda in Downpatrick to studying computer science at Queen's University Belfast, all while balancing motherhood and the pressures of being a mature student. Esther opens up about why she returned to education through an access course at Southern Regional College, what sparked her love for coding, and the gender dynamics in STEM both in Nigeria and the UK. This is a powerful story of grit, vision, and the doors that education can open for women in Northern Ireland.

In This Clip:
• Starting again in Northern Ireland and finding early jobs
• From Downpatrick to Queen's University Belfast
• Why she chose an access course at Southern Regional College
• Balancing full-time study, motherhood, and ambition
• The importance of women entering tech roles in Northern Ireland

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