Jiewen Huang

Review of matc

IT is such an abstract yet familiar subject to man...

IT is such an abstract yet familiar subject to many people in the modern world. People rely a great deal on their mobile devices and spend hours of the day on their cell phones for either leisure or professional purposes.

IT has existed for a long time but did not start catching people's attention until the popularity of smart phones. From huge closets of machines computing math equations to a small hand-held device, IT has come a long way and it is now inevitable in our everyday life.

I chose to major in IT Networking Specialist and IT Support because modern communication would not be nearly as efficient without the correct configuration and maintenance of these technicians.

Instead of starting my IT study in a university, I chose Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). After many discussions with IT professionals, I understood that even though a bachelor degree in IT may look better on paper, it is not as practical as starting with a school like MATC. Big universities teach IT by preaching theories and textbook while starting IT with an associate degree can help me get more hands-on experience that is more closely related to what the "real world" would expect from an IT professional.

My instructors at MATC have helped me connect with many employers and landed IT positions. They are very helpful and respond to emails very quickly. I really appreciate it. Potential students can also connect with instructors and counselors to discuss about which field of IT is the most suitable for you. This goes for all campuses for MATC.