It definitely depends on the Bootcamp. The one I found is really good. Everyone had to work on their own personal project first and then if you choose to you can do a career Jumpstart where you are able to work for real companies to add work to your portfolio. Realistically job searching for UX design jobs will take you a little while. Companies want to see 3 portfolio pieces plus your full breakdown. I know in choosing a bootcamp I didn't want to break the bank number #1 and number #2 people really need to do extensive research because because there a plenty of bootcamps that talk a great game but they do not deliver.
I also didn't want to go back to college LOL! I didn't want no debt and I was very clear on that. But again everyone's path will definitely be different.
Im also transitioning into tech from education. I'm thinking about going back to school but I already have a Masters in an education related field 😅 the struggle. As of now I'm taking some classes at a CC and seeing what happens. Welcome to LA! Im to the north in the burbs.
Oh that’s awesome!! Congrats on your transition! It’s not an easy decision. I hope you are enjoying your classes! Also LA is the best… so many fun things to do
Hi Morgan! Great video! You mentioned having funding will help ease the financial burden. But what are the chances of getting to be a TA? Does everyone who applied get to do it? Is there a percentage of people?
Hey! I don’t know exact statistics but chances are pretty high. Most second years who want to TA end up getting an opportunity. People cycle in and out so opportunities pop up all the time!
You are so welcome! I do not have a list like that, but my classmate Ruchita made an amazing spreadsheet with many many schools that have UX programs! This could be a good start. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fag9e-rmmuTEcXg2iPCEQDOIp4A5T1fMHxu98ghte1k/htmlview#
I have a question. Does a masters degree from a different country have ANY value in Corporate America and the job market there? Because if I where to take on a master's there, I would never be able to afford that given that I would also have to find a way to sustain my life there from scratch. But in my country (Greece) higher education is free and for graduate programs the costs can vary from 2 to 8k for the whole thing. (Still expensive for a Greek citizen, we live in poverty here, but, that's also why I want to find a way to join Corporate America after all)
@@ΓιώργοςΜπαραμπάνης hey! So to be honest I am actually not sure! I would try to ask some international students at universities or ones you see already working in the U.S.
@@MorganChin there is literally none😂 so hard trying to navigate through the intricacies of everything with the environment that I'm born in but I'll still try to pull through 😂 thank you so much for your response and your videos ❤️ I am a worn down & depressed teacher girlie trying to break out of it. Currently exploring if I can learn data analytics and product management and somehow after a lot of grinding magically end up in Corporate America 😵💫 What do you think? Crazy? Or possible? Is 29 too old to pivot? 🙀
@@ΓιώργοςΜπαραμπάνης there are a ton here but they may not be from Greece! Even their insights will be helpful to you. Try LinkedIn. It’s definitely possible, not crazy, and never too late. It won’t be easy but you can do it!
@@MorganChin thank you so much for taking the to be encouraging! I apologise if I took too much of your time and do not take it for granted! ❤️ 😊 (Yes you're right, I was referring to Greeks I didn't specify that, but even with low representation I bet someone has done it before for sure so it must not be impossible 😝)
I'd like to ask for your opinion. I've just finished my bachelor's degree on interior architecture and would like to switch path to UX design. Is it better to gain some work experience then do Master's or take the degree before work?
I’d say it depends on you. I stopped and worked first and it was invaluable experience and I think that was the reason I was able to be so successful. I needed that break. However, I did not work in a related field. Many of my classmates come straight from undergrad and they do great. Neither option affects your chances of getting into the HCI program one way or another. So I would say do whats best for you!
Oh yes there are so many… I couldn’t name them all. However, I will say do your research on the teachers, coursework, and alumni to make sure you aren’t wasting your money!
It definitely depends on the Bootcamp. The one I found is really good. Everyone had to work on their own personal project first and then if you choose to you can do a career Jumpstart where you are able to work for real companies to add work to your portfolio. Realistically job searching for UX design jobs will take you a little while. Companies want to see 3 portfolio pieces plus your full breakdown. I know in choosing a bootcamp I didn't want to break the bank number #1 and number #2 people really need to do extensive research because because there a plenty of bootcamps that talk a great game but they do not deliver.
Ooo this is great advice! Thank you for sharing!! 😊
@@MorganChin You're welcome :-)
Do you mind sharing the name of the bootcamp you went with? I’m just starting my research into this and am trying to sift through everything
@@dylonblackwelder5142 Sure, I attended Avocademy Bootcamp 🙂
@@kbeautiful1 That’s one I’ve been looking at. Thanks!
thanks for sharing your insights! currently in a bootcamp as we speak
You are welcome! Good luck!!!
would love to see a video about your internship experiences!
Okay! I’ll definitely work on this!
This is the second video I'm watching of yours and I love your personality!
Kashni Mago aww thank you so much!!!!
Congrats on 100 subscribers, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
The Handoff thank you!!!
I also didn't want to go back to college LOL! I didn't want no debt and I was very clear on that. But again everyone's path will definitely be different.
Yes for sure! For me I saved money Pre-school so I wouldn’t have debt and went to instate school!
Just found out your channel and I'm loving it ❤️ thanks for sharing your knowledge
Allana Machado aww thank you so much Allana!!!
Im also transitioning into tech from education. I'm thinking about going back to school but I already have a Masters in an education related field 😅 the struggle. As of now I'm taking some classes at a CC and seeing what happens. Welcome to LA! Im to the north in the burbs.
Oh that’s awesome!! Congrats on your transition! It’s not an easy decision. I hope you are enjoying your classes! Also LA is the best… so many fun things to do
This is so insightful! Thank you!
You are welcome!!
This is so informative!!! Can't thank you enough!!
You are so welcome!!
Your videos are awesome !!!
Thank you!!! ❤️
This is so awesome. This makes me want to go to your school.
Alia Thompson thank you!! We would be happy to have you 🤗
@@MorganChin I am definitely hit you I have a few questions about your program and Journey. Be on the look out from an email from me
Alia Thompson okay sounds good! 😊
Hi Morgan! Great video! You mentioned having funding will help ease the financial burden. But what are the chances of getting to be a TA? Does everyone who applied get to do it? Is there a percentage of people?
Hey! I don’t know exact statistics but chances are pretty high. Most second years who want to TA end up getting an opportunity. People cycle in and out so opportunities pop up all the time!
Which bootcamp did you go into? Thanks :)
I didn’t go to boot camp! I chose Grad School instead and went to Georgia Tech’s HCI program
Hey, firstly I wanna thank you for such a video! Can you give us a list of few good university's UX programs with funding opportunities ?
You are so welcome! I do not have a list like that, but my classmate Ruchita made an amazing spreadsheet with many many schools that have UX programs! This could be a good start.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fag9e-rmmuTEcXg2iPCEQDOIp4A5T1fMHxu98ghte1k/htmlview#
I have a question. Does a masters degree from a different country have ANY value in Corporate America and the job market there? Because if I where to take on a master's there, I would never be able to afford that given that I would also have to find a way to sustain my life there from scratch. But in my country (Greece) higher education is free and for graduate programs the costs can vary from 2 to 8k for the whole thing. (Still expensive for a Greek citizen, we live in poverty here, but, that's also why I want to find a way to join Corporate America after all)
@@ΓιώργοςΜπαραμπάνης hey! So to be honest I am actually not sure! I would try to ask some international students at universities or ones you see already working in the U.S.
@@MorganChin there is literally none😂 so hard trying to navigate through the intricacies of everything with the environment that I'm born in but I'll still try to pull through 😂 thank you so much for your response and your videos ❤️ I am a worn down & depressed teacher girlie trying to break out of it. Currently exploring if I can learn data analytics and product management and somehow after a lot of grinding magically end up in Corporate America 😵💫 What do you think? Crazy? Or possible? Is 29 too old to pivot? 🙀
@@ΓιώργοςΜπαραμπάνης there are a ton here but they may not be from Greece! Even their insights will be helpful to you. Try LinkedIn.
It’s definitely possible, not crazy, and never too late. It won’t be easy but you can do it!
@@MorganChin thank you so much for taking the to be encouraging! I apologise if I took too much of your time and do not take it for granted! ❤️ 😊 (Yes you're right, I was referring to Greeks I didn't specify that, but even with low representation I bet someone has done it before for sure so it must not be impossible 😝)
@@ΓιώργοςΜπαραμπάνης they sure have!! So it isn’t impossible! It may not be easy but it’s not impossible. 😊
I'd like to ask for your opinion. I've just finished my bachelor's degree on interior architecture and would like to switch path to UX design. Is it better to gain some work experience then do Master's or take the degree before work?
I’d say it depends on you. I stopped and worked first and it was invaluable experience and I think that was the reason I was able to be so successful. I needed that break. However, I did not work in a related field. Many of my classmates come straight from undergrad and they do great. Neither option affects your chances of getting into the HCI program one way or another. So I would say do whats best for you!
What all bootcamps are there for ux? Any recommendations
Oh yes there are so many… I couldn’t name them all. However, I will say do your research on the teachers, coursework, and alumni to make sure you aren’t wasting your money!