After graduating from University, I realized that it was time to switch careers. Yes, I did not enjoy what I was doing in university but it's never too early or late to switch into something I'm passionate about. The pros: The 1:1 mentorship call was the deciding factor to why I chose Springboard over other bootcamps. I have always wanted to have someone guide me and become my mentor. The 1:1 calls helped me learn so much from the perspective of an experienced designer. He pushed, challenged, and guided me to being the designer I am today. Without the help of a mentor, I would've struggled. All of my questions about design were answered by my mentor and now it's engrained into me. The Springboard community (people who work there aka. community managers, career coaches, and student advisors) are very supportive and is always wishing the best for you. I learnt so much within 6-7 months. The cons: In the very beginning, I underestimated the amount of work that would go into this program. It took a lot out of me and there were multiple times I burned out. I put a lot of importance in the Industry Design Program and I was disappointed. Most companies that you get matched up with probably would not use your designs at the end (I know some students have had their designs implemented). This all comes down to the company as most do not have the financial budget to hire someone to implement your designs. But maybe they will in the future. Besides the IDP, I noticed that sometimes the Springboard community of other students communicating with each other is quite dead silent. People in the beginning were very active and now it's like there are crickets in some channels. Overall, I would recommend Springboard as they do a great job preparing you to become a designer and to find a job! Other programs don't seem to stress the job phase as much as Springboard and I love how it gets me out of my comfort zone. | 