Before my NYC Data Science Academy Bootcamp Experience, I was a high school mathematics teacher. In order to make informed pedagogical decisions, I increasingly relied upon data collection and data analysis. This sparked my interest in data science. Since I enrolled in the Summer Session of the Bootcamp, I was able to continue to receive my teacher salary for most of the 12-weeks. After making the decision to enroll in a bootcamp, New York City Data Science Academy quickly became my top choice for the following reasons: Multiple Languages (Python and R) I appreciated the emphasis on learning both Python and R. When searching for a position, this increased the number of jobs I was qualified for, and I used both Python and R during the Technical Assessments of my job search. Pre- and Post-Bootcamp Support From my research, I was convinced I would be supported before and after my bootcamp experience...which was true! Pre-Bootcamp I had no previous programming experience, so I enrolled in 2 helpful introductory courses at the NYC Data Science Academy, one for Python and one for R. The price for these classes was subtracted from my Bootcamp tuition. Post-Bootcamp During the final Capstone Project, many students elect to work with outside businesses that partner with the NYCDSA. The company I worked with offered my team an additional 2-month, post-bootcamp data science internship. This was a great learning opportunity, plus a great addition to the resume! Months after my bootcamp ended, I was able to participate in a free, 2-week intensive, marketing-focused workshop led by NYCDSA Bootcamp Founder Vivian Zhang (open to any graduated bootcamp student). The workshop was filled with marketing domain knowledge and practical applications. In addition, I was also able to schedule over 10 meetings with NYCDSA Career Support, Bootcamp Alumni, and Bootcamp Faculty, allowing me to brainstorm and prepare for my data scientist & data analyst interviews. I am very glad I chose to join the NYC Data Science Academy Community. I just landed my first job as a Data Analyst, and I believe my Bootcamp Experience was worth every penny. | 