🧩 Winning Harvard CS50 Puzzle Day Two Years in a Row!

Nov 15, 2024Β·
Amna Hassan
Amna Hassan
Β· 2 min read
Image credit: Harvard CS50

🌍 Overview

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I’ve been a winner at Harvard University’s CS50 Puzzle Day for two consecutive years! πŸŽ‰

For those who don’t know, CS50 Puzzle Day is a global competition hosted by Harvard’s world-famous CS50 team. It’s all about solving a series of challenging puzzles that test logic, teamwork, creativity, and perseverance. The best part? It welcomes people of all skill levels, making it an inclusive yet highly competitive event.


πŸ† My Winning Streak

  • Year 1: Took on the challenge, built an incredible team, and cracked some of the toughest puzzles I had ever seen.
  • Year 2: Came back stronger and secured another win β€” proving consistency matters as much as raw problem-solving ability.

What makes this event so exciting is the global participation β€” you’re competing alongside thousands of brilliant minds from across the world, all trying to out-think each other one puzzle at a time.


πŸ’‘ Why CS50 Puzzle Day Matters

  • Builds critical problem-solving skills
  • Encourages team collaboration across borders
  • Fosters a true growth mindset by pushing you out of your comfort zone

For me, it has been an incredible way to stay sharp, think differently, and connect with the wider CS50 and STEM community.


🌟 Reflections

Winning once was special. Winning twice in a row feels like validation of the hard work, teamwork, and creative thinking that went into every puzzle we solved.

Here’s to many more puzzles, challenges, and victories ahead! 🧠✨


πŸ”— Learn More

πŸ“Œ Harvard CS50 Puzzle Day Official Site