The reason I joined Dev Academy was that I was looking for a new challenge and a change of career.Idealy I would like to get a job in the tech industry after I have completed this. To expand on this. It isnt about money or prestige or whatever that motivates me to work in the tech industry, it's about learning the tools to make something worthwhile that will benefit the community. Off the top of my head as an example, something that could make people who have disabilities lives better. Grandiose, maybe!
My strengths as a learner are that I have always valued education so that makes me dedicated towards the learning process. I have processes that I follow that I find work and that aid my learning. My weaknesses are that I am prone to trying to do things to quickly and also I can spend to much time trying to solve a problem.
I am commited to putting in the necessary hours to finish my work on time, however I am mindful to look after my mental and physical well being and ensure I don't burn out.I will treat my fellow students and facilitators with respect and kindness and hope that I am treated in a same way.
As I said earlier, I am inclined to spend to much time trying to solve a problem. It isn't that I see asking for help as a weakness, it is just something inherent in my nature. So, I will only spend a couple of hours at the most trying to solve something before I reach out for help (unless I sleep on it and it comes to me in the night).
So far the facilitators have been excellent. Friendly, patient and kind and willing to help. It's what I expect and I don't see it changing.
To expand on that, when I had my first attempt at Dev Academy and things got out of my control, David was incredibly patient and understanding to what I was going through. I think the holistic, people first approach of Dev Academy is to be commended and is quite possibly it's greatest strength as an educational provider.
There may be the odd scheduling issue but I will notify the facilitators if that will be the case. However, I don't really foresee anything. (fingers crossed).