I wanted to change careers into an industry that w...

I wanted to change careers into an industry that would be more fulfilling and challenging than my previous line of work in the insurance industry and I discovered that web development sated what I was looking for in a new career. When I learned about HackerYou I was told a few things that made them stand out from the crowded bootcamp space. After completing two part-time courses and the full-time Web Development Immersive bootcamp, I can attest to these two truths about HackerYou.

First, the community really cares! From my first visit to the campus to attending demo nights as an alumnus I have always been met with a community that truly cares and is excited to see you learn and thrive. Whether it s asking questions online or a bootcamp buddy taking time out of their day (long after they ve graduated, that is) people are always willing to help in whatever capacity they can.

Second, the hands-on project-based learning style was very helpful in learning new languages (literally, new languages). As bootcamp progresses, less time is spent in the classroom where instructors are teaching new concepts and more time is spent creating your own portfolio-worthy projects. I definitely felt that this hands-on approach was the best way to learn as it encourages you to try new things in new situations that you wouldn t necessarily have thought of. You ll also learn to collaborate with your peers in the bootcamp and you will learn from them as well as they provide a different perspective.

If you had told me about the idea of a bootcamp just a couple of years ago - that in 9 short weeks you would learn how to code and then be able to find a job in a completely new field I probably would have said that you re crazy. But when it s all said and done, HackerYou was able to help turn my crazy into reality.