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Wikimania 2022/Individual Reports/Esther Baraga

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Welcome back from Wikimania 2022! Please write your report here. Once you have completed the application, please email the link to wikimania(_AT_)wikimedia.org (by 30 September 2022). If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us.

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How did you attend Wikimania (virtually or in-person)? I attended virtually
What did you spend the scholarship funds on? I was able to cater for the cost of internet, as well as hiring a laptop. I was also able to pay my a nanny to watch over my children as I attended the festival.
Takeaways – choose 3 specific Wikimania sessions you attended and describe your key take-aways per session.

I enjoyed every aspect of the festival. Day one I attended the welcome session which was enlightening and I mostly love the interactions on the chat sessions including making new friends online. I enjoyed the mini breaks that were in between sessions that exhibited different cultures. The performances were amazing. I also learnt about education partnership. I have also learnt implementation partnership strategies, I also learnt about affiliation and cross partnership.

How did you connect with other people during Wikimania 2022? How did you celebrate at Wikimania 2022?

I have formed new networks and connected with new friends and also exchanged contacts. I invited my friends for drinks and feast at home to enjoy the day.

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