What does the Local Guides Program mean to Me!

Name: Shrinidhi N Hegde

Location: Bengaluru, India.

Over the last two years, Google’s Local guide program has really acquired a special place in my heart. I all started when I purchased a new android phone in 2018 and wherever I went, Maps asked me to write a review. I am an introvert and I hugely relied on Maps to get around the city. When I realised, my review could help others like me, I wasted no time. Also being a college student with loads of free time, I didn’t have anything to lose when I wrote a review. With more than 2 hours of commute to college, answering questions on Maps became a hobby. I was not expecting something back every time I made some contribution to Google Maps. It was when I started reading the emails I got from Maps that I came to know about the Local Guides Program.

I realised my reviews were reaching a large number of people. This was a huge motivation! I soon realised the perks of being a local guide and I was very thrilled. I am planning to host a local guide meet in my city very soon. The agenda of the meet would be how to improve Google Maps in Bengaluru apart from getting to know each other. This is one of the events I am very much looking forward to!

Also when I was randomly exploring Maps, I happen to know about this place. I instantly knew I had to visit. It has not been a disappointment, it has been the best place I have ever been to!

Google Maps has become a very essential part of my life and by signing up for the Local Guides Program I am very happy to be helping other users who use Google Maps.

Thank you Google Maps!

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The ruins of that church look amazing @shrinidhinhegde !

I would love to photograph it.

@dodonnell visit during the month of July. it will be good!

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