That’s right, I was recently accepted into Microsoft’s new Student Insider program, assigned to the programming subject field. What does this mean exactly? Well, I’ll be asked to write blog posts about different Microsoft products, services, events, and technology platforms. In exchange, they provide me with free software, hardware, such as the Asus Eee 1008HA or the Flip UltraHD Camcorder, training, and travel to events like the MiX conference in Las Vegas.

The Student Insider Program is brand spanking new, and is being run by Hilary Pike and Jessica Anderson. I’m very excited to work with them over the next six months, and I feel that this will be a great experience for all parties involved.

One thing I must stress, though, is this new Student Insider position will in no way sway the opinion’s posted on this blog. I will remain objective, and always talk about the good and bad parts of each product I am asked to review.

And that’s about that. I’ll have more information at the end of the month, after I meet with the rest of the Student Insiders at Microsoft’s Redmond campus. Until then, expect me to update content more frequently. In my next few blog posts, I’ll be outlining how students at both the High School and University level can gain access to free, educational use, software.

Until then,
Patrick Godwin