5 Reasons you should Join a Hackathon

“Hackathon” is a combination of Hack + Marathon. A 36 hours event where people come together to solve problems with digital means and pitch them at the end.

That’s it, it is really simple. But why do people attend Hackathons and decide to invest two of their precious days?

Here are at least five reasons.

1. #LEARN

There is no better way to learn than by doing. A Hackathon is a perfect place to meet other talented and motivated people who like building things. You can learn new things, even new technologies or programming languages. Life is all about expanding your knowledge and absorbing as much information as possible.

2. #DIVERSITY

Hackathons tend to have a range of different skill sets within their participants. Data analysts, strategists, UX experts, designers, developers, marketers and so on.

It is the perfect opportunity to meet the 3Hs that are building startups: the Hacker, the Hustler, the Hipster.

3. #PEOPLE

We talked about hacking but every technology, every startup, every project start with a team. You will be part of a vibrant community as hacking is about sharing and interacting.

You will meet like-minded people pushing themselves to their limits, brainstorming and giving one of their most precious asset - their time.

A Hackathon is a social event and an opportunity to connect and make new friends or even find new partners for your next venture. Remember:

’You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.' Jim Rohn

4. #TAKE A BREAK

Breaking your routine is one of the best way to get new ideas and perspective. Inspiration comes from a lot of different places and in a new context such as a Hackathon, you will discover new skills or technology that excite you. 

5. #THE THRILL

What a feeling to build something from scratch. Hackathons are like marathons, it looks long and exhausting but you will be amazed but what you can achieve in such a short period of time. 

Hackathons offer participants a chance to push their limits on what they thought was possible.

You will feel exhausted but truly satisfied, like a true marathoner.

A Hackathon is a quite intensive experience but you will break your routine, push your limit, learn new skills and be part of an exciting community. One of the best ways to spend your weekend is to invest in yourself!

What is your reason?

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