Dreaming of attending Harvard University ever since she was a young girl in Cameroon, Andrea Tchinda Machedjou’s determination has paid off. Despite receiving a rejection letter from Brown University, she received an email that would change her life forever.
A Dream Come True
March 30 was a momentous day for Tchinda Machedjou as she anxiously opened the email from Harvard. To her delight, it contained the words she had longed to read: “Congratulations!” She had been accepted into Harvard to pursue her passion for computer science.
Tchinda Machedjou’s journey to this point has been marked by overcoming challenges. When her family moved from Cameroon to Dallas, she found herself in a new country, facing a language barrier. However, she found solace and purpose in basketball. Through determination and support from her coaches and teammates, she grew both as a player and as a leader.
With a full scholarship to Harvard, Tchinda Machedjou is ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead. She envisions using her computer science education to make a lasting impact on education, particularly in her hometown in Cameroon.
Tchinda Machedjou’s story is one of inspiration. She wants to remind students that believing in oneself and persevering through challenges are key to reaching one’s dreams.
An Opportunity of a Lifetime
Her acceptance to Harvard is a realization of a lifelong dream. Tchinda Machedjou is eager to immerse herself in the world-class education and resources the university offers. She sees computer science as a means to turn ideas into reality and make a positive difference in the world.
“I love computer science because it’s just a way to create — a way to make your dreams come true,” Tchinda Machedjou said. “With computer science, if you have an idea, you just think about the logic and then just write the code and programming.”
As Tchinda Machedjou prepares to embark on her Harvard journey, she is filled with excitement and gratitude. With the unwavering support of her loved ones, she is ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
“I was just doing my thing, just vibing a little bit, doing the things that I love, and I still got into Harvard. So, it’s something possible. Just keep going.”
