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I have been attending Drill Insight classes for more than two months now. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that whenever I consider giving up and returning to my home country, the teachers always reassure me. They tell me it’s possible to find a job in the U.S. and encourage me to believe in both them and myself. They remind me not to give up so easily.
Their support isn’t just in the form of words. It’s also shown through their dedication to the program. I chose Drill Insight because they advertised an interview-oriented approach. I was skeptical, wondering which organization would be bold enough to claim that interviews were the ultimate goal and that they were willing to be held accountable. It turns out I was wrong. They are capable and confident enough to back up their claims.
Drill Insight is affiliated with WVU, a fairly general school. They've been involved in various school projects and participated in Boot camps to enhance resumes. I initially aimed to stay in North America and pursue a career as an SDE. However, after submitting countless resumes with no response, I reached out to employees at large companies for feedback. They casually asked me questions that left me stumped: "Do you know what the code is for? Why are you writing this code? How many people will use your system?" I didn’t fully understand the purpose of my projects, which made it hard to explain to interviewers.
At that point, I was ready to return to my home country. But then I saw Drill Insight’s advertisement, which explained how interviewers focus on three key points: what, why, and how. These questions helped me refine my logical thinking. The interviewers had asked almost the same questions, which made me more inclined to choose Drill Insight. In hindsight, it was the right choice.
Since my foundation wasn’t strong and my projects were at a toy level, I decided to enroll in their JAVA full-stack flagship course. The learning process, from basic to advanced topics, was incredibly difficult. There were times when I wanted to give up. The first challenge was the all-English instruction. Despite being Chinese, I had to adapt to English-only explanations. I felt this was a forced way to push myself, especially since job hunting in the U.S. as a Chinese person can be tough. Even when I couldn’t keep up with the lessons, I reached out for extra help.
The second challenge was the advanced project focused on Web basics. The difficulty ramped up quickly, especially with databases and cloud services. Every night, I would worry while staring at the screen. My teammates were also pushing for progress, adding to the mental pressure. There were moments I wanted to quit, but the teacher reassured me. They told me there was no need to rush. We had three months to study. Learning doesn’t happen overnight, and technology is the same. The teachers promised to guide us at our own pace. Writing code according to enterprise-level standards isn’t easy, but the important thing is that we’re on the right path. I was persuaded not to give up, and now, after more than two months, I’m glad I didn’t. Looking back at the technology stacks, I realize I’ve come a long way.
Although my project is not yet finished, I’ve sent out over 400 resumes and secured three interviews. The results tell me that choosing Drill Insight was the right decision. There’s no shortcut in life; the biggest shortcut is taking it one step at a time.
