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“Ben, how can I ever be as good as you at programming.” I asked timidly.
Too shy to even make eye contact, my stomach churned as I waited for an answer. This was me in Grade 9, a member of my school’s Programming Enrichment Group (PEG): a bi-weekly after school club that taught programming to middle and high school students for two hours every Wednesday and Friday.
“Curiosity,” Ben replied to my question, “when you truly yearn to know, you will learn incredibly fast”—however, I would soon uncover a different answer.
When I first joined PEG, the student-instructors (like Ben) welcomed me warmly, guiding me through the basics and encouraging me not to give up even when I was behind. Though PEG simulated a course, it never felt like one—it was a group of friends sharing experiences while exploring a common interest. I could always ask other members for help, they would gladly teach me an unfamiliar concept, debug my code, or discuss a difficult problem. I still remember how much I loved winter nights at PEG. It would be pitch-dark outside, with howling winds and …show more content…

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