1.) bootcamp is tough 2.) don’t try to work part time if you are doing a full time bootcamp, it is hard 3.) study time is important, work outside of class 4.) classmates are going to drop out 5.) constantly going to feel like you don’t know what is going on 6.) you might feel depressed 7.) talk with TAs and instructors 8.) don’t be afraid to ask questions 9.) prepare yourself, try your best 10.) reward yourself
I had to leave a dislike because you didn’t work to make this video and now you’re taking credt for it. Let the people listen, maybe they understsnd even more by doing this. Stop being bitch ass pussyes. Act like the men you are....or are you?
I think it's important to realize there is an adaptation phase whenever we train our brains to think a different way when learning new concepts. Persistence is probably more important than IQ in most situations.
TheGreatslyfer some “smart “ people will be shocked how non-intuitive and unforgiving learning to code may be. A humble person that just sticks with it and makes slow but steady progress will eventually far surpass a “natural” .
@@jesusdiaz2299 lol that's actually describing me, I got high scores in IQ tests, both online and in person, but get annoyed and give up easily if my code run encounters an error. Gotta change that mindset Also, I recognized someone with your name who I worked with in the past, do you know Kayle?
This is hands down one of the most helpful videos I’ve found on this subject so far!!! Thank you so much for this. This is a life changing decision for me and i needed someone to keep it 100. You just don’t know how much you’ve impacted my life and decision on doing this. Thank you.
I’m super grateful that I was able to offer helpful advice. I have some more videos coming soon on the subject of the tech industry so check back if you wanna see more. 🙏🏾
I first watched this video a few months before I started my bootcamp. Now i'm exactly halfway thru and I totally relate to all the points you mentioned.
Update? I assume you’ve finished now, how did it go? Did you start knowing the basics or did you learn everything there and are you satisfied with what you’ve learned there?
@@dimaisatree I spent too much time prior to the bootcamp on html and css, I'd advise anyone to spend most of his/her time instead on learning JS. I did a bit of JS before the bootcamp but not as much as I'd have wanted to. Bootcamp was good in that it helped me get started and stay on course, before that I'd start tutorials and hardly finish anything. It also helped me connect the dots on web development. I'm I satisfied with what I learned? Significantly yes, but not 100%. We learned some things that are hardly in use anymore, like Handlebars for front end. Think of a bootcamp as drinking from a fire hose; you can quench your thirst but you'll also get messy in the process. My advise? Take a part time Bootcamp but study as if it's full time. That way, you get to retain a lot of content and have more time to practice with the weekly homework and daily class activities.
@@christophersakwa1625 After reading both of your comments, congrats on completion! Did completing the boot camp help us accelerate in your endeavors financially or did you not notice much of a difference? I’m getting ready to sign up with GA.
ok. i'm starting in a couple days. I will also, literally, cry a lot lol. actual tears. for what it's worth, this is in general good life advice. the tips you give got me through an online master's degree. working fulltime. with two small kids. he's right - whoever you are, you can do it.
This is awesome! I'm actually going to be teaching at a bootcamp starting next week, so its great to have this perspective so I can give my students the best possible outcomes!
Currently in my 2nd month (out of 6 months) at General Assembly for the Software Engineering Immersive program. It's honestly killing me, but honestly I love it, when things start to click. Thank you so much for this video. Your words are speaking to my experience right now. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Toni Horne Hey I was thinking of taking general assembly softwares bootcamp as well, you mind telling me How much do they charge ? Would really appreciate it.
im currently in week 3 of my 4 month boot camp i feel like im not smart enough to keep up i look around me and i feel lost, this video gave me a little hope
Hey I hope you're still in the program! I know how it feels to think you're behind, lost, and not good enough. I also felt this way, yet I still passed! It's not about mastering everything. That comes later. What's important is that you don't give up and you take the tools you are learning, and learn how to use them to create things and solve problems. Reach out to your teaching assistants and your peers! I hope to get an update from you!
Thanks for this! I’m from Toronto and did the web development bootcamp with general assembly. That part about asking questions is VERY true. I was that girl asking ALL the questions. And my classmates eventually pegged me as the girl with all the questions, and would wait for me to ask before asking themselves lol I was doing a service to my cohort :)
@@zheenbekmamytov3848 I did graduate and I've gotten a job doing freelance gigs for this start up company in Toronto. currently I'm looking for something more permanent though :) - I liked the style of teaching, although I will say I wished there was a bit more career support from them, as I felt like I was thrown in the deep end a bit once we completed the program. But I also know a lot has changed with GA too, so you'll likely have better luck!
Joxel thanks bro Another question Boot camps offering two options. Online and at class. Is it same.? Which one is more productive ? Because if it’s same, it’s better to learn online from other cities. Same boot camps offer much lower prices in different cities, and some syllables.
Thanks for the content. I haven’t been in school for almost 20 years and am considering a full time boot camp. I’m a little intimidated but fired up to get started. Again, thanks for giving your experience and CHEERS
Thank you for this video! I'm currently doing a 7 week Python coding bootcamp and was feeling a bit overwhelmed when I couldn't make a code to work, "extracting jokes from the internet". Though, I feel really motivated and for that I'm grateful, because even though I have a degree in Genetics I've always felt like an old person with technology (I'm in my 20s), so I'm really surprised that I'm enjoying learning to code. On top of learning with the bootcamp I'm following Amigoscode Python course on UA-cam, which I highly recommend. He has an excellent way of explaining things.
Half way thru my data science bootcamp and I had to watch this for motivation. So far EVERYTHING you say is 100% facts for me so far. Ty for making this bruh
Brooke Benton I’m doing it right now to become a software tester it’s a little rough but will see how it goes I go to syntaxtech they have an online program
Brooke Benton I’m a stay at home mom who’s gotten into python development myself. I’m self teaching currently and plan on going to school for database tech once our youngest starts kindergarten. Good luck with everything, it’s awesome being able to study programming while also being home at home with my daughter.
So helpful, especially talking about the emotional stuff which is the biggest culprit of demotivation and cause of drop out. Really nice to hear positive affirmations that you will make it through! Thanks for making this!
I really appreciate the feedback! I know how it feels firsthand so I wanted to make sure I extended some positive words that I would have loved to hear.
I can definitely relate to feeling self-doubt if I'm behind. I like your insights. I know it will be tough but worth it. Thank you for sharing your tips. I enjoyed listening!
wow I can relate! I still get a little upset when I feel like I don't understand what's going on, but I'm getting better at just letting it flow cause I eventually get it! I'm too hard on myself, but I'm proud of how far I've made it! #flatironstudent
Thank you so much for this informative video! My wife and I are both considering career changes and you just gave us a ton of insight in 12 minutes. Much appreciated Sir!
What a great video! You seem like an awesome dude. Just for wanting to make this video to help others out. And yes, I’m in my first week and seems like all this matches up! I’m encouraged, which is going to be really important for taking on a heavy venture, so thank you. For everyone else here, make sure you are being supportive of your classmates and yourself! It’s tough! It’s testing! You got this. Be proud of yourself for doing the things that are right for you (whether it’s sticking with the course or finding it’s not what you want). Love!
I rarely ever comment on UA-cam but I wanted to congratulate you on how clearly you articulated the challenges you experienced. Sometimes it’s really difficult for people who tend to be quick at getting new concepts to be challenged and your video is a great reminder that it’s worth persevering. I’m sure you are excelling at whatever you are doing now. I feel like an 80 year old grandma saying this but you seem like q nice young man with a good head on his shoulders.
I'm currently in the UNC at Chapel Hill coding bootcamp. We just presented our final projects tonight and I can finally say we're done! Graduation is this Saturday! Everything you were talking about is spot-on! I took the part-time/six month course while working a full time job. I was not prepared with how time I'd need to dedicate to studying and working on homework/projects. Definitely should have planned some vacation days around the first two projects. For the third, I took the entire week and it made a world of difference.
Everything you said is true. I'm currently in a coding bootcamp and I am experiencing everything that you are saying. I feel like you put your hand inside of my mind and took my thoughts out... LOL.
Dana McMullen lol that’ll happen. What’s important Dana is that you stick through it and you don’t give up. The hardest part for me was taking the initial step in the face of so much uncertainty. You’ve already proven that you can do that and can handle it. Just keep at it and follow your dreams. 🤘🏾
@@oscarleal1499 na I got into a coding bootcamp but too be honest I think I bit off more than I can true the one I'm in is a 3 month very fast paced course not meant for a beginner
im going to the bootcamp next month, and I've been teaching my self how to code by my own for a year now , but i want to say Thank you so much for advice and honesty, 1subscriber more lol
I know this video is old but I stumbled upon just now. I'm currently in my second month of bootcamp and I am feeling extremely overwhelmed. However your video made me feel ok. It also gave me hope and a renewed sense of determination. I just wanted to say thank you. Your video is what I needed at this moment. Thank you!
Well said! Well thought of...your video is right to the point and gave an advice that most people need when taking courses like Bootcamp. Right on and wish you the best.
Great content! It seems it is better to do self-study first on the primary programming language. Then join a bootcamp in synch with that primary programming language. Also University bootcamps > Private bootcamps.
Nice video cuz i always wanted to get into coding and learn binary code and hex code for game building. Congratulations on passing the course and have a good day
@@Anomalyy666 It definitely helps. But even if your problem-solving skills aren't as strong as others when you first start out, as you gain experience and encounter a variety of problems your ability to solve similar ones in the future will be much better. Everything comes with time and experience. As with anything, don't sweat being a prodigy or super-talented. Focus on chasing every opportunity to learn something new and expand your perspective.
@@Joxel so anyone can do it? I suffer from autism ADHD and it makes learning harder. Thinking of doing a 2 year web and mobile development course at community college.
Thanks for this video man. I’m starting my boot camp at Awesome Inc in Lexington KY this September. It is also 3 months. I’ll be looking for your updates to stay motivated!
Jen J it’s going well! I’m in week 4 right now! So far we’ve covered HTML, CSS, vanilla JavaScript and next week we are getting into PHP and React. Super excited to learn the more advanced front end and backend stuff!
@@jurikoern8602 Oh wow its been a year already. I graduated the Bootcamp in December of last year! I am currently subcontracted with a company out of Kentucky, and am interviewing with a company in Georgia in about 15 minutes!
I made a comment about 7 months ago about thinking about taking a bootcamp at UNCC. So, I did and I just graduated yesterday from the UNCC data analytics bootcamp!! Thank you for this video. I also have a job interview next week. Wish me luck!
@@Nicoleiia Yeah! I'm going to start this Monday and really am excited for this new journey. The ups and the downs. Do you have any personal advice you would lend me? Thanks in advance!
@@SimplyJustSmile Congratulations!!! Yes, it was harder than I thought (no past coding experience whatsoever). So, I would say limit ALL your distractions, try to make friends in your cohort as well as ask for help when needed from TAs. Also, get a tutor if one is available to you. I didn't make too many friends from my cohort (unusually snooty) lol but reaching out helps a lot. Also, don't quit! That sounds funny now, but you might get to that point because it does become stressful. Just like the video, a good amount of people never came back, even after the deadline so they could get their money back lol. But, you will do great! A bootcamp will keep you on your toes. Plus, remember google and UA-cam are your best friends too! Congrats, girl!
@@Nicoleiia I am two weeks in and holy cow I'm getting my butt kicked this week. Thank you for your advice! I really really hope I make it. Were you able to get a tutor for yourself? And you're right there are some snooty people.😣 It's hard to speak up sometimes because I hate feeling stupid. But Im making it my goal to speak up or else I won't be able to get the help I need.
I start my course in April. I’m excited but scared I’ll be that student that’ll feel lost. I’m in the medical field so this is completely new for me and wanted a career change. I’m pretty motivated to get the work done so I hope I make it through.
i'm 36 years old and have a full time job as an operations manager at a major freight carrier. my shifts are typically 10-12 hour days. I'm currently attending a 12 week bootcamp at UC Irvine (California). I also have 2 kids, and a mortgage. Try getting sleep on a straight scheduule when you have young children yelling and making all sorts of a racket. This is why im gonna run circles around people half my age when I graduate lol. No offense intended to anyone, but i think we have different definitions of "stress". Pppl born in the 80's and earlier have a certain type of "grit" that I am not seeing a lot of these days....
@@Joxel power to you too brother. did not mean to be offensive to any generation. you guys have your gifts as well. Sometimes i have to ask my younger siblings for help on something they just grasp much faster than me. POwer to you my brother
Thank you for ur articulate well organized and straight forward video... information presented without rambling ums and pauses which mks my possibly ADD brain tune out almost immediately Happens too often with other youtubers
Thanks for being honest! I am trying to get into one. I know it's going to be hard. My Master's program in information technology was fast paced and crazy deadlines. Thank you for the advice!
I was attending boot camp at one point and dropped out after three days.lol. gonna use some of your suggestions and going back next semester. Thanks bro
The number 1 priority should be carving out "free time" for yourself to relax and do other things. That is just as important if not more important than coding.
One thing that’s important bro is that you don’t say you don’t recommend thing bc sometimes we live similar life situations so the better thing would be is to share your experience on how you fought through that path bc that would help people out more and along with the other game you giving!! Love bro. And I appreciate you!!
@@JRis44 Yes it went very well. I am now going for a job with using react. I had a final interview yesterday. I will know the results next Friday. Wish me luck
It's a crazy coincidence that a hurricane halted my second week of bootcamp as well a couple months ago, I'm about to restart my bootcamp today, and everything you said in this video surly will help keep me on track (for the most part lol)
I'm 18 years old, I'm planning on dropping out of college to chase my dreams of being a music producer, as I go on through this journey I want to take different types of certificate programs and courses to help me get good high paying jobs as I'm working on my beats to the side until I get to the point I fully improve and become a full time producer. Watching this video felt overwhelming because I'm having a lot of what ifs. At the same time I want to do this, having a career change is scary and taking that leap of faith is scary. I know that it will be worth it at the end.
I totally understand where you’re coming from. It’s hard to take a risk, especially in yourself. But if there’s one thing that I believe wholeheartedly, it’s that the time to take risks is while you’re young. I only wish I made the decision to look into software bootcamps while I was in high school! If you’re interested in coding, I’d definitely say go for it. I didn’t get into software because I “love” coding. The tech industry serves as a vehicle for me to chase my own dreams. Having a high salary and a remote job completely changes the game.
1.) bootcamp is tough
2.) don’t try to work part time if you are doing a full time bootcamp, it is hard
3.) study time is important, work outside of class
4.) classmates are going to drop out
5.) constantly going to feel like you don’t know what is going on
6.) you might feel depressed
7.) talk with TAs and instructors
8.) don’t be afraid to ask questions
9.) prepare yourself, try your best
10.) reward yourself
And it helps if the TA isn’t a chauvinistic ass hole..
You're a God
I had to leave a dislike because you didn’t work to make this video and now you’re taking credt for it. Let the people listen, maybe they understsnd even more by doing this. Stop being bitch ass pussyes. Act like the men you are....or are you?
@@alext6157 Wow. Such Butthurt.
bobbyjoseperez i don’t know how it feels to get fucked in the ass and I don’t need to find out but if you say it hurts...I believe you.
I think it's important to realize there is an adaptation phase whenever we train our brains to think a different way when learning new concepts. Persistence is probably more important than IQ in most situations.
Spot on!
Wow great point! 🌸
Why is it important? You basically said in a long winded manner some new things are hard to learn, no shit, lol.
TheGreatslyfer some “smart “ people will be shocked how non-intuitive and unforgiving learning to code may be. A humble person that just sticks with it and makes slow but steady progress will eventually far surpass a “natural” .
@@jesusdiaz2299 lol that's actually describing me, I got high scores in IQ tests, both online and in person, but get annoyed and give up easily if my code run encounters an error.
Gotta change that mindset
Also, I recognized someone with your name who I worked with in the past, do you know Kayle?
This is hands down one of the most helpful videos I’ve found on this subject so far!!! Thank you so much for this. This is a life changing decision for me and i needed someone to keep it 100. You just don’t know how much you’ve impacted my life and decision on doing this. Thank you.
I’m super grateful that I was able to offer helpful advice. I have some more videos coming soon on the subject of the tech industry so check back if you wanna see more. 🙏🏾
Any update ?
I first watched this video a few months before I started my bootcamp. Now i'm exactly halfway thru and I totally relate to all the points you mentioned.
Update? I assume you’ve finished now, how did it go? Did you start knowing the basics or did you learn everything there and are you satisfied with what you’ve learned there?
@@dimaisatree I spent too much time prior to the bootcamp on html and css, I'd advise anyone to spend most of his/her time instead on learning JS. I did a bit of JS before the bootcamp but not as much as I'd have wanted to.
Bootcamp was good in that it helped me get started and stay on course, before that I'd start tutorials and hardly finish anything. It also helped me connect the dots on web development. I'm I satisfied with what I learned? Significantly yes, but not 100%. We learned some things that are hardly in use anymore, like Handlebars for front end.
Think of a bootcamp as drinking from a fire hose; you can quench your thirst but you'll also get messy in the process.
My advise? Take a part time Bootcamp but study as if it's full time. That way, you get to retain a lot of content and have more time to practice with the weekly homework and daily class activities.
@@christophersakwa1625 thanks for this, I’ve applied for LHL boot camp in January. This will sure help me a lot. Cheers.
@@christophersakwa1625 After reading both of your comments, congrats on completion!
Did completing the boot camp help us accelerate in your endeavors financially or did you not notice much of a difference? I’m getting ready to sign up with GA.
@@infinityrobot How's it going for the first month so far buddy?
ok. i'm starting in a couple days. I will also, literally, cry a lot lol. actual tears. for what it's worth, this is in general good life advice. the tips you give got me through an online master's degree. working fulltime. with two small kids. he's right - whoever you are, you can do it.
Update
It is admirable.
Yes we need an update! 🙌🏾
Ig ?
Any update?
This is awesome!
I'm actually going to be teaching at a bootcamp starting next week, so its great to have this perspective so I can give my students the best possible outcomes!
I’m currently looking for one, is it remote?
Currently in my 2nd month (out of 6 months) at General Assembly for the Software Engineering Immersive program. It's honestly killing me, but honestly I love it, when things start to click. Thank you so much for this video. Your words are speaking to my experience right now. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Toni Horne Hey I was thinking of taking general assembly softwares bootcamp as well, you mind telling me How much do they charge ? Would really appreciate it.
Manjinder singh I’m 18 and I’m going to coding boot camp right after I graduate it’s around 14k I believe
Hey Toni, I'm starting the 3 month program soon. How is it going now and was it easy to get in?
@@Talltril thnx brother ,when are you thinkung of starting?
Manjinder singh sometime may or June I want to wait till the Corona virus dies down
im currently in week 3 of my 4 month boot camp i feel like im not smart enough to keep up i look around me and i feel lost, this video gave me a little hope
Jose Hernandez mines 8 months
Jose Hernandez trust me it gets easier! The most important thing is to not compare yourself to your classmates and get some sleep!
Jose Hernandez I’m 2 months in bro I quit my job
@@marcelob6048 Grind it out man and don't give up! Give it your all and you'll go far.
Hey I hope you're still in the program! I know how it feels to think you're behind, lost, and not good enough. I also felt this way, yet I still passed! It's not about mastering everything. That comes later. What's important is that you don't give up and you take the tools you are learning, and learn how to use them to create things and solve problems. Reach out to your teaching assistants and your peers! I hope to get an update from you!
Thanks for this! I’m from Toronto and did the web development bootcamp with general assembly. That part about asking questions is VERY true. I was that girl asking ALL the questions. And my classmates eventually pegged me as the girl with all the questions, and would wait for me to ask before asking themselves lol I was doing a service to my cohort :)
Valerie Osei
Did you graduate and get job? Do they teach well?
I’m thinking to do full stack at general assembly in NYC.
@@zheenbekmamytov3848 I did graduate and I've gotten a job doing freelance gigs for this start up company in Toronto. currently I'm looking for something more permanent though :) - I liked the style of teaching, although I will say I wished there was a bit more career support from them, as I felt like I was thrown in the deep end a bit once we completed the program. But I also know a lot has changed with GA too, so you'll likely have better luck!
Valerie Osei congratulations on making it through your course!
Joxel thanks bro
Another question
Boot camps offering two options. Online and at class. Is it same.? Which one is more productive ? Because if it’s same, it’s better to learn online from other cities. Same boot camps offer much lower prices in different cities, and some syllables.
@@Joxel Thanks so much! :)
Thanks for the content. I haven’t been in school for almost 20 years and am considering a full time boot camp. I’m a little intimidated but fired up to get started. Again, thanks for giving your experience and CHEERS
can't describe how comfortable i'm after watching this video ....really thx man
I love that this helped. Thank you! 🙏🏾
This is not only great advice for those doing coding bootcamps but also those taking cs in uni, I related so much.
In the pat-time class right now and consistently feeling lost. Thanks for the perspective
I just finished Proj 1. This was a real eye opener and its awesome to get solid tips who took the course. Thanks!
Thank you for this video! I'm currently doing a 7 week Python coding bootcamp and was feeling a bit overwhelmed when I couldn't make a code to work, "extracting jokes from the internet". Though, I feel really motivated and for that I'm grateful, because even though I have a degree in Genetics I've always felt like an old person with technology (I'm in my 20s), so I'm really surprised that I'm enjoying learning to code. On top of learning with the bootcamp I'm following Amigoscode Python course on UA-cam, which I highly recommend. He has an excellent way of explaining things.
Thank you for this info because, my son is thinking about taking a course. Congrats on passing your course.
Half way thru my data science bootcamp and I had to watch this for motivation. So far EVERYTHING you say is 100% facts for me so far. Ty for making this bruh
Any update ?
@@alexmejia3219 2 months after graduating I have 3 offers. At first it’s har fyi get interviews but just keep plugging away.
@@joseharper3314 Are you working now? what was your first job salary?
I'm a stay at home mom and really want to do this!
Brooke Benton I’m doing it right now to become a software tester it’s a little rough but will see how it goes I go to syntaxtech they have an online program
Me too! I ordered the Head First books to see if I can get this.
Then do it! I believe in you if you believe in yourself.
Do It! Check out Colaberry located in Plano, TX. They also have online classes
Brooke Benton I’m a stay at home mom who’s gotten into python development myself. I’m self teaching currently and plan on going to school for database tech once our youngest starts kindergarten. Good luck with everything, it’s awesome being able to study programming while also being home at home with my daughter.
Congrats on passing the course, great vid with great insight!
So helpful, especially talking about the emotional stuff which is the biggest culprit of demotivation and cause of drop out. Really nice to hear positive affirmations that you will make it through! Thanks for making this!
I really appreciate the feedback! I know how it feels firsthand so I wanted to make sure I extended some positive words that I would have loved to hear.
My second day in a 10 week bootcamp now, this video has lifted my mood and I’m feeling confident and ready to go! Thank you for this video!
What bootcamp
the constantly feeling like u don't know whats going on is SO accurate
Me and Javascript RN 🙄😭🙄
I can definitely relate to feeling self-doubt if I'm behind. I like your insights. I know it will be tough but worth it. Thank you for sharing your tips. I enjoyed listening!
Congrats on passing!
wow I can relate! I still get a little upset when I feel like I don't understand what's going on, but I'm getting better at just letting it flow cause I eventually get it! I'm too hard on myself, but I'm proud of how far I've made it! #flatironstudent
I'm thinking about going to that school in DC, is it good?
HI Jessica, i am currently trying to enrol to flatiron bootcamp as you are in now. Would you recommend this college ?
Jessica Cervantes Hey @jessica did you find employment after the course?
Congratulations on graduating!
Thank you so much for this informative video! My wife and I are both considering career changes and you just gave us a ton of insight in 12 minutes. Much appreciated Sir!
I am enrolled in UC Davis Coding Bootcamp, started one month ago. This video really made me feel good.
How'd it go!?
I appreciate this video so much. I'm about to take a software engineering bootcamp and I needed a very realistic perspective on what to expect.
What a great video! You seem like an awesome dude. Just for wanting to make this video to help others out. And yes, I’m in my first week and seems like all this matches up! I’m encouraged, which is going to be really important for taking on a heavy venture, so thank you. For everyone else here, make sure you are being supportive of your classmates and yourself! It’s tough! It’s testing! You got this. Be proud of yourself for doing the things that are right for you (whether it’s sticking with the course or finding it’s not what you want). Love!
Update?
@@Dedition Yea did you finish?!
Thank you, Joxel; great hearing from someone who has been through this. C
I'm going to Georgia Techs in November. Thanks! I'm nervous but ready.
Hi please keep me updated. I am thinking about their boot camp in the spring. All the best to you😁😉👍🏾
I rarely ever comment on UA-cam but I wanted to congratulate you on how clearly you articulated the challenges you experienced. Sometimes it’s really difficult for people who tend to be quick at getting new concepts to be challenged and your video is a great reminder that it’s worth persevering. I’m sure you are excelling at whatever you are doing now. I feel like an 80 year old grandma saying this but you seem like q nice young man with a good head on his shoulders.
Oops! Apparently I’m logged in on my daughter’s account 😂
THANK YOU FOR THIS. I’ve been coding on and off for about 6 years but recently decided to get on the grind and go for a boot camp. Great advice.
I'm currently in the UNC at Chapel Hill coding bootcamp. We just presented our final projects tonight and I can finally say we're done! Graduation is this Saturday!
Everything you were talking about is spot-on! I took the part-time/six month course while working a full time job. I was not prepared with how time I'd need to dedicate to studying and working on homework/projects. Definitely should have planned some vacation days around the first two projects. For the third, I took the entire week and it made a world of difference.
Update?
Yea buddy what are you doing now?
Bro needs to to start a channel for us beginners
Great video dude I’m a recent grad but was curious about your opinion and I totally agree with everything you said. You get out what you put in...
Everything you said is true. I'm currently in a coding bootcamp and I am experiencing everything that you are saying. I feel like you put your hand inside of my mind and took my thoughts out... LOL.
Dana McMullen lol that’ll happen. What’s important Dana is that you stick through it and you don’t give up. The hardest part for me was taking the initial step in the face of so much uncertainty. You’ve already proven that you can do that and can handle it. Just keep at it and follow your dreams. 🤘🏾
I use to listen to that song in the background all the time when I was a truck driver thanks for the video very informative
Are you still a truck driver ?
@@oscarleal1499 na I got into a coding bootcamp but too be honest I think I bit off more than I can true the one I'm in is a 3 month very fast paced course not meant for a beginner
im going to the bootcamp next month, and I've been teaching my self how to code by my own for a year now , but i want to say Thank you so much for advice and honesty, 1subscriber more lol
Any update?
Update??
Thanks for being so honest about your experience..
Young man this is the most honest open video i have watched.
U really really gave me a bright view to what to expect on my upckming bootcamp , REALLY APPRECIATE IT 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I'm about to start my coding bootcamp at nucamp this august, thanks so much for the helpful tips my man
How’s that going
I know this video is old but I stumbled upon just now. I'm currently in my second month of bootcamp and I am feeling extremely overwhelmed. However your video made me feel ok. It also gave me hope and a renewed sense of determination. I just wanted to say thank you. Your video is what I needed at this moment. Thank you!
Well said! Well thought of...your video is right to the point and gave an advice that most people need when taking courses like Bootcamp. Right on and wish you the best.
I appreciate that!
Great content! It seems it is better to do self-study first on the primary programming language. Then join a bootcamp in synch with that primary programming language.
Also University bootcamps > Private bootcamps.
University over Private...hmm. Good to know.
Thank you so much for this video! I am considering a part-time coding bootcamp and your perspective helped a lot!
thanks for being so real and honest....
Nice video cuz i always wanted to get into coding and learn binary code and hex code for game building. Congratulations on passing the course and have a good day
You can learn to code with higher level languages like Javascript or C#
Thanks Jerry! If you want to get into game dev look into C# if you’re ever interested. I know a lot of game engines utilize it.
Yay! Another Trilogy person. I just started under Vanderbilt University online program this week. I need all the positive vibes!
Hey, I am thinking about the Vanderbilt University program. How do you like it?
Dude wish you my friend I love your vibe good luck in your life ma man
I really appreciate you. I wish you the best of luck too!
Thank you so much! You hit everything I was worrying and thinking constantly about.
Wow I feel so much better now. Thank you for the reassurance 🙌🏽❤️
You are so welcome!
It's always so fun to hear about other people's experience in coding bootcamp. I'm also in Charlotte so let me know if you'd like to do a collab!!
I'd definitely be down for a collab!
Just about to record a video this week end about this subject, and stumble on this video. I got asked this question so many times.
@@Joxel do you need to have good logic skills to do coding? I heard it helps
@@Anomalyy666 It definitely helps. But even if your problem-solving skills aren't as strong as others when you first start out, as you gain experience and encounter a variety of problems your ability to solve similar ones in the future will be much better. Everything comes with time and experience. As with anything, don't sweat being a prodigy or super-talented. Focus on chasing every opportunity to learn something new and expand your perspective.
@@Joxel so anyone can do it? I suffer from autism ADHD and it makes learning harder. Thinking of doing a 2 year web and mobile development course at community college.
Thank you for your insights. You just gave my confidence a boost!!! 💪
Bro this video was so helpful thank you. I start next month and every doubt I had you addressed
Glad it helped! Comment with an update later down the line!
Thanks for this video man. I’m starting my boot camp at Awesome Inc in Lexington KY this September. It is also 3 months. I’ll be looking for your updates to stay motivated!
how's it going?
Jen J it’s going well! I’m in week 4 right now! So far we’ve covered HTML, CSS, vanilla JavaScript and next week we are getting into PHP and React. Super excited to learn the more advanced front end and backend stuff!
@@EricHampton12 update?
@@jurikoern8602 Oh wow its been a year already.
I graduated the Bootcamp in December of last year!
I am currently subcontracted with a company out of Kentucky, and am interviewing with a company in Georgia in about 15 minutes!
Cool. Good to hear
Nice music choice. You should list them in the comments or description. This is tunes that I'd code to :)
I made a comment about 7 months ago about thinking about taking a bootcamp at UNCC. So, I did and I just graduated yesterday from the UNCC data analytics bootcamp!! Thank you for this video. I also have a job interview next week. Wish me luck!
Congratulations! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to be where you are! Thank you for the motivation 🥰
@@SimplyJustSmile Hey, thank you! Are you taking a bootcamp also?
@@Nicoleiia Yeah! I'm going to start this Monday and really am excited for this new journey. The ups and the downs. Do you have any personal advice you would lend me? Thanks in advance!
@@SimplyJustSmile Congratulations!!! Yes, it was harder than I thought (no past coding experience whatsoever). So, I would say limit ALL your distractions, try to make friends in your cohort as well as ask for help when needed from TAs. Also, get a tutor if one is available to you. I didn't make too many friends from my cohort (unusually snooty) lol but reaching out helps a lot. Also, don't quit! That sounds funny now, but you might get to that point because it does become stressful. Just like the video, a good amount of people never came back, even after the deadline so they could get their money back lol. But, you will do great! A bootcamp will keep you on your toes. Plus, remember google and UA-cam are your best friends too! Congrats, girl!
@@Nicoleiia I am two weeks in and holy cow I'm getting my butt kicked this week. Thank you for your advice! I really really hope I make it. Were you able to get a tutor for yourself?
And you're right there are some snooty people.😣 It's hard to speak up sometimes because I hate feeling stupid. But Im making it my goal to speak up or else I won't be able to get the help I need.
Ty for making this young sir
I start my course in April. I’m excited but scared I’ll be that student that’ll feel lost. I’m in the medical field so this is completely new for me and wanted a career change. I’m pretty motivated to get the work done so I hope I make it through.
Just seeing this, but I hope you're dong well in your course! You got this!
How's it going? I'm also in the medical field and contemplating moving to another career.
@@evelynalaniz9846 It's going wonderfully! I love working remotely and I'm enjoying my life more than ever now.
Thank you for expressing all of these feelings and obstacles that effect all self-taught and student programmers. Everything you said was 💯 Facts! 👌💚💪
i'm 36 years old and have a full time job as an operations manager at a major freight carrier. my shifts are typically 10-12 hour days. I'm currently attending a 12 week bootcamp at UC Irvine (California).
I also have 2 kids, and a mortgage. Try getting sleep on a straight scheduule when you have young children yelling and making all sorts of a racket.
This is why im gonna run circles around people half my age when I graduate lol. No offense intended to anyone, but i think we have different definitions of "stress". Pppl born in the 80's and earlier have a certain type of "grit" that I am not seeing a lot of these days....
Brian Ratunil go get it man! 💪🏾
@@Joxel power to you too brother. did not mean to be offensive to any generation. you guys have your gifts as well. Sometimes i have to ask my younger siblings for help on something they just grasp much faster than me.
POwer to you my brother
Also great seeing a brother in coding.
#8 You were asking questions they didn’t even realize could be asked . This is dope
I thought about taking a Cyber security or Web Development bootcamp. This is a very informative video.Thanks!
Doing a coding bootcamp myself. Very helpful video thank you fir upload.
Thank you so much with all this info!! You seems to be a pretty clear mind!! Go further!!! Thanxxxxxxxxx
Thank you for ur articulate well organized and straight forward video... information presented without rambling ums and pauses which mks my possibly ADD brain tune out almost immediately
Happens too often with other youtubers
Sounds like it's similar to taking an accelerated course in college.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It was very insightful.
You're such inspiration! Thank you!
Thanks for being honest! I am trying to get into one. I know it's going to be hard. My Master's program in information technology was fast paced and crazy deadlines. Thank you for the advice!
You can do it!
@@Joxel Thank you! I am in one now and python is so confusing but I will master it!
Thank you for this brother, thank you !
Congrats on passing the course
frank cotilla Thanks!
I was attending boot camp at one point and dropped out after three days.lol. gonna use some of your suggestions and going back next semester. Thanks bro
I ACTUALLY LOVE YOUR HAIR 😍🔥
Fettle Wealth Properties Thanks! 🙏🏾 check out my newest video if you wanna see it’s growth progress.
Thank you for making this video
Huge thanks for this vid bro. This is very encouraging.👍
The number 1 priority should be carving out "free time" for yourself to relax and do other things. That is just as important if not more important than coding.
I love that painting on your wall!!! 🖤
Thanks for the amazing video! You should make one after your post experience in the industry.
Thanx man ! I appreciate it !
One thing that’s important bro is that you don’t say you don’t recommend thing bc sometimes we live similar life situations so the better thing would be is to share your experience on how you fought through that path bc that would help people out more and along with the other game you giving!! Love bro. And I appreciate you!!
And you did brodie!! That’s my fault!💯🫱🏿🫲🏾
Really appreciate this video thank you for being totally honest and understanding
I’m starting on Tuesday! Eek and yay! 👩💻
How is it going???
Jonathan Devine I’m depressed lol but I feel like I can do it.
MoonFoxASMR I’m a month in also! It’s not easy but I can’t wait to graduate
@@MoonFoxASMR you can do it
Jonathan Devine thank you, I’m trying and I’m not going to give up!!!
Thank you for this information! 🙏
This information is worth gold .. Thank you
This is solid. Hella helpful. Thanks man. 🙌🙌
Thank you - I appreciate this video! All valid points!
I appreciate you watching and commenting!
I watch other bootcapms videos but the way you explain your experience is awesome 👌. You can invest on being an attorney.
Thank you very useful advice!
Thank you. It's really helpful info. Have to prepare myself to work hard.
You got this!
Word. It's good to see young men with their head on straight. Congrats and I wish you great success!
Solid advice my man. Love it.
Thank you for sharing! Great video
I started a bootcamp 2 weeks ago. Thanks for this video. It’s very encouraging.
Damn it’s hard….
You got this!
Got an update bro?
@@JRis44 Yes it went very well. I am now going for a job with using react. I had a final interview yesterday. I will know the results next Friday. Wish me luck
@@johnjohnjohnjohn2 Good Luck buddy!!!
@@JRis44 thanks friend!
It's a crazy coincidence that a hurricane halted my second week of bootcamp as well a couple months ago, I'm about to restart my bootcamp today, and everything you said in this video surly will help keep me on track (for the most part lol)
Excellent video mate, thanks for sharing your experience 👍
No problem 👍
Congrats on completing the course and thanks for the tips! 🤙🏼
I'm 18 years old, I'm planning on dropping out of college to chase my dreams of being a music producer, as I go on through this journey I want to take different types of certificate programs and courses to help me get good high paying jobs as I'm working on my beats to the side until I get to the point I fully improve and become a full time producer. Watching this video felt overwhelming because I'm having a lot of what ifs. At the same time I want to do this, having a career change is scary and taking that leap of faith is scary. I know that it will be worth it at the end.
I totally understand where you’re coming from. It’s hard to take a risk, especially in yourself. But if there’s one thing that I believe wholeheartedly, it’s that the time to take risks is while you’re young. I only wish I made the decision to look into software bootcamps while I was in high school!
If you’re interested in coding, I’d definitely say go for it. I didn’t get into software because I “love” coding. The tech industry serves as a vehicle for me to chase my own dreams. Having a high salary and a remote job completely changes the game.
Love how honest you are in this video, I’m in a bootcamp now and Omgggg it’s fucken hard 😢