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A First-hand Look at CUNY TechWorks

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard about CUNY TechWorks and want to learn more. Dena Friedman is a recent graduate of the program. She wanted to tell her story about her time in CTW and how it changed her life. It’s a long article, but worth every word!

How I Learned to Redefine and Redesign My Future Through the CUNY TechWorks User Experience Design Program
By Dena H. Friedman

For those of us who are content within our comfort zones, professional change may seem daunting, so we don’t seek out new paths or even know that we need to. Sometimes, if we’re fortunate, an opportunity finds us – one that dares to whisk away the entanglements of risk-taking. Such was the case for me in early spring 2018. I was perusing Kingsborough Community College’s website in search of new career opportunities. What caught my eye first, though, was a colorful call-out promoting the CUNY TechWorks User Experience Design Program.

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Tips on Being Successful in Kingsborough’s UX Design Immersive

Welcome to the world of UX, from CTW student Nicole Follins

Going through Kingsborough Community College’s CUNY TechWorks immersive User Experience (UX) Design program is a huge decision, especially if you’re a career changer like myself. For the last 10+ years I’ve been working in restaurants and bars but always had a passion for design. So taking the leap from making Mojitos to making Mockups was a huge decision for me. I decided to go all in, I had nothing to lose but everything to gain. The journey to becoming a UX Designer was not easy and I faced many challenges coming from a non design background. Here are a few tips that helped me succeed in my UX Design Immersive and keep your stress levels low.

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