Tech4Good Changemaker Scholarship, sponsored by Socious Inc., covers up to 30% of the tuition fees for Le Wagon Tokyo’s web development and data science bootcamps. This scholarship is designed for people passionate about solving social issues, contributing to SDGs, and learning coding or data science skills to create a positive impact.
Stay tuned as Claudia shares her inspiring story and how she’s using her creativity to build a future in tech for good. We’re so excited to have her studying web development with us for 9 weeks.
As a kid, I loved playing with my laptop and creating RPG video games. I also experimented with Vocaloid software—those singing programs with robotic voices. I’d program them to sing and had a lot of fun with it.
By age 10, I was repairing laptops with my dad. We’d open up devices and fix them together. I even got into hacking a little—installing apps on my phone that weren’t officially available.
In Japan, I decided to take programming seriously. It felt like a career path that could offer me stability and the chance to stay in Japan but I kept putting it off because I had no time or money. Then, about six months ago, things took a turn. My employer started going downhill, and my husband offered to help pay for my programming courses.
Online courses are great, but they take longer, and I don’t have that luxury due to visa constraints. A bootcamp like Le Wagon offers intensive learning in a short time, and it’s highly respected in the industry, which is a big plus for my résumé.
I also got a recommendation from a friend who attended Le Wagon and spoke highly of his experience.
Le Wagon caught my interest initially because of its reputation, but I had to think long and hard about it because of the cost. I watched countless videos and read reviews to see what alumni thought about the program. That’s when I came across Seira Yun’s video and was really impressed — here was someone who completed Le Wagon and went on to launch his own startup, Socious.
When I found out about Le Wagon x Socious collaboration and the scholarship, I didn’t think I’d have a chance. I told Seira about my desire to contribute to impactful projects, even though I have no tech background at all, and luckily, got selected for the Scholarship!
The scholarship covered 30% of my tuition, while my husband paid the remaining 70% upfront.
Watch Seira’s video: Alumni Story | Seira Yun, a social entrepreneur and Le Wagon Tokyo graduate
One of the things that really stood out to me was how supportive the bootcamp teachers were. If I spent 15 minutes stuck on a problem and still couldn’t figure it out, I’d open a ticket and get help right away.
I see the coding bootcamp as a starting point for my programming journey. Of course, I’ll need to keep studying after graduation, but it has given me a solid foundation to build on.
First, cry! (laughs) But seriously, I’m ready to keep learning. My husband was so supportive—he even bought me a desk for our tiny house so I can have a proper space to study.
I’m aiming for a front-end developer job. I’m interested in working for a company that values my creativity. I like creating things that people can see and interact with.
I’ve worked on stickers, t-shirts, and even personal projects like laptop and phone backgrounds. For example, I designed a Le Wagon hoodie recently!
My biggest inspiration is my grandfather. He was an amazing artist, but unfortunately, his talent wasn’t widely recognized. I used to joke with him, saying, “You’ll become famous after you pass away, Grandpa.” Now that he’s in heaven, I hope his work gains the recognition it deserves.
One of his notable pieces is a representation of Dos Hermanas, a city in Spain, where his massive painting is displayed. He also painted portraits of nobility, like the Duchess of Alba.
I learned by sneaking into his attic, borrowing his tools, and observing him. It was a quiet rebellion, but one that shaped my own artistic journey
As a former teacher, I have a soft spot for children. I’d love to volunteer with organizations that help kids without access to education. I’d love to work on improving educational tools, websites, and systems. There’s so much potential to make tech accessible and impactful, especially for education.
Since college, I’ve worked alongside studying to avoid relying on my family. At that time, my younger sister needed tutoring, and Spain was in an economic crisis. My dad was unemployed for eight years, and my mom’s modest salary supported six people, including my grandparents.
My mom taught me to be resilient and face challenges head-on. She set an example of strength and perseverance.
I’ve been working for 10 years now, even during the boot camp I babysit, take on translation projects, and work weekends in a restaurant.
Thanks a lot for your time, Claudia, and all the best in your upcoming career!
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