I've taken three classes at Hack Oregon (2 design ...

I've taken three classes at Hack Oregon (2 design and 1 development), and I learned a lot! The instructors were patient and knowledgeable, and Hack Oregon collected anonymous feedback from students, both in the middle of the course and at the end, so that they can learn from student feedback -- I felt listened to. As a volunteer, the projects were exciting, and I felt I had the opportunity to contribute meaningfully. I see other reviews here saying that the project teams were poorly organized, and there's some truth to that. But they're very clear up front that these projects rely on volunteers to step up and take initiative, and if you're volunteering and you see an organizational need, you're encouraged to step up and fill it! Its a great professional experience, and I learned skills that made me more attractive to employers. Plus, they're more than happy to vouch for you to get a job.