| | Mike Grace | Attending this school was the best decision of my life. I had just gotten back from a 7 month bike tour through Europe and had been working in Ohio for a few months before making the decision to apply to Alchemy. I moved here about a week before the course began and didn't know anybody in Portland, but the program changed that quickly. I made some great friends! My cohort was filled with exceptional people from diverse backgrounds. One of the best parts of the experience for me was to be able to see how my classmates would approach a particular problem completely differently than me, but with the end result being the same. This really helped with my understanding of coding in general. Also, the staff at this school genuinely cares about the students. The owners are some of the best people you'll meet and not only care about your career success, but also make a huge effort to be sure everyone feels as comfortable and happy as possible while going through one the most hectic times they'll face. Career services is also amazing! You are really given direction that will help you succeed not only throughout the program, but afterwards as well. One thing that really stands out was when I thought I had created a good resume. I was told to give it another go and I'm happy I was told that because it looks soooo much better :)
Beyond the people, the curriculum at this school is wonderful. Everything you learn will be what is in the highest demand at the time you attend. I feel that the knowledge we received at Alchemy is greater than that of other schools. My roommate attended a different bootcamp and said that he was impressed by all that we had learned and that he felt I was at an advantage for having chosen Alchemy.
As for the cons, they are hard to come by. All I can really say is that if you choose this program, be prepared because it is definitely not easy, but if you're ready to put the work in then I don't think you can make a better choice. |
