Three years and counting into our journey, and we have learned so much—about our students, our mission, ourselves, and the world we share. We often say that learning is lifelong, and we know this to be true firsthand. We are teachers and learners both.
We have learned, for example, that there is a vital difference between a job, and a career. This truth was made so clear to us recently, when we were fortunate enough to meet and talk with Udacity graduate Gary Hill.
I could try and explain how Gary’s journey—his dedication, his commitment, and his great, big heart—exemplifies what’s so vital about this distinction. I could talk about how he learned the Knockout framework and developed a better understanding of how JavaScript objects can be used to create solid, reusable code. And how he gained more confidence to shoot for—and ultimately land—a promotion. But he describes it so eloquently himself, that instead I just encourage you to watch this short video about Gary, his family, and how his decision to pursue an education with Udacity has so positively impacted their lives.
Gary Hill graduated from the Front-End Web Developer Nanodegree program, and is now Lead Financial Systems Analyst at AT&T. To experience more remarkable stories like Gary’s, please visit our Student Success page.
