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Ask HN: Summer Dev Bootcamp for college students?

3 points by dmac0415 ↗ HN
Currently I'm a sophomore engineering student at Northwestern University, but I really want to start developing software and web dev skills. Are there any dev bootcamps out there specifically for college students? If not, what are my best options for building a strong skill set this summer (besides self teaching)? This is not to say that I am not/ won't self teach, I'm just looking for something more structured/intense. Thanks

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rudimental
I'm not sure about any programs targeted at college students. Maybe that would be a good niche.

I would definitely look into internships through your school, and directly with companies, in web development/ software. This is one place where cs students traditionally learned practical skills anyway, and would also help you with developing a portfolio, building a network/community, and work experience.

Here are some sites about bootcamps. One could be a fit, where you'll build a lot and have structure and a community. Talk to graduates before attending, especially if they aren't known as stellar.

http://bootcamper.io/ http://www.bootcamps.in/