UTSA Boot Camps

This was one of the most challenging programs I've ever completed but I can definitely say the quality of the lessons, collaboration, team work and instructors passion for UX were some of the highlights of my experience as a student. 
It has been a pleasure and an amazing journey in the UX UI Design bootcamp at UTSA. I enjoyed, loved and appreciated every second I got to spend/work with my colleagues and instructors. The feedback I received was special to me and effective in sharpening my UX Designer skills. 
I learned a lot in 6 months and so can anyone who's considering taking this bootcamp. 

I want to start by saying I never leave reviews. I am a special education teacher for a local Jr High. With my family growing I decided to try and take on this course for a career change. Talking with the recruitment team and looking at the growth of this field I decided to take the chance and I was able to make it through. I was able to make it through with absolutely ZERO background knowledge in this field and while also still teaching full-time. This bootcamp has challenged me and my classmates in ways I never would've expected, but I've also learned things I never would've thought I would be able to learn. The instructor was very helpful throughout the course. He often said it's like drinking from a firehose and it couldn't have been more true. My favorite aspect of the bootcamp was collaborating for projects. Your peers can be a lifeline throughout the course. The pace was excruciatingly fast paced, but the assistance that this bootcamp offers was so incredible.  The instructional team would always say you get out what you put into it and that is the best piece of advice I can say for any future student. Come to each class with the mentality that you are going to work as hard as you can so you can have this material stick with you throughout the class. Lastly, don't be afraid to collaborate with your peers. They are struggling the same way you are, so you can get through the struggle together and come out stronger on the other side. 

I realized my passion for software engineering post graduate and decided to pursue a new career. I started teaching myself programming through free and paid online courses. After two years I still didn’t have a good understanding or focus. I decided to take the plunge with a coding bootcamp. After researching online, I decided to go with the UTSA Full Stack Web Development bootcamp because it was focused on a modern technology stack that was relevant with today’s employers. They also have access to career services and I wanted to get hired right away. 
At first I was worried about the bootcamp covering material that I already knew but the classes quickly surpassed my knowledge. They meticulously teach you the skills to go from no code (beginner) to full stack web developer. The classes are long and arduous and there is no wasted time. The instructor and TA's were extremely helpful and supportive. They don’t make you feel like an idiot for asking dumb questions. Jeremy was an awesome instructor and he deserves a reward. He is brilliant about breaking down concepts so they are easier to understand. He is passionate about teaching and wants to help you understand. He also brings real world experience and insight. Michelle was our student success manager and she was a great motivator and wants you to succeed. Everyone is available to you by email and Slack so, it’s very easy to find answers. All classmates have access to the Slack channel so you can help each other as well. 
IF YOU’RE NOT 110% COMMITTED TO THIS COURSE, DO NOT TAKE IT!!!!! We started with around 30 people on day 1 and only about 10 people finished the course with a few not even receiving a certificate because of excessive absences or incomplete assignments. They try to warn you about your time commitment (I was skeptical too) but, seriously, you need to dedicate class time plus about 6-10 hours of studying per week outside of class. I cannot stress this enough, DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS BOOTCAMP IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO THE TIME. You will lose your money and be really disappointed. 

Overall, I'm really happy with my experience and the bootcamp is well worth it. I recommend it to anyone wanting to pursue a career in web development.