School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences Student Experiences

“The community here was the biggest surprise. People often assume community colleges are places where students leave right after class, but Dallas College is full of connection, involvement and interesting people.”

“I would recommend this program for students wanting to rub shoulders with industry giants, those who hunger to develop professional games, and those who are curious about whether their skill-set fits with the gaming industry.”

“I strongly recommend Dallas College for anyone who wants to take classes with affordable tuition, and who might like to work on campus while being a student.”

“I have been a gamer for as long as I can remember, so I decided to pursue a career in gaming. I took a 3D animation class in the Summer and fell in love with it instantly.”

“It’s nice to be able to go to classes every day and know that everything you learn in class you can apply in the field. Hands down, I don’t know that you could do better in a two-year Digital Forensics program than at Richland College.”

“Dallas College was overall a great experience for me because it eased me into the gaming industry. The shift really was really intimidating, but with the help of many instructors and peers I was able to overcome and adapt.”

“One of the most important things I learned in my Dallas College education was that first impressions leave lasting impressions. When I began my academic career, staff and faculty noticed my struggles and poured motivation and attention in my life that helped me study harder and prioritize.”

“In the program, Jimmy got experience with UDK and Unity game engines, learned C#, JavaScript, C++, Flash, Actionscript, Java, Photoshop and Objective C. In his project development classes, Jimmy worked on a Starfox clone, The Estate in UDK and Urban Zombie in Unity.”

“Every professor in this program can really talk about the software we’re learning. I wouldn’t be so interested in my classes if they weren’t so good”

“With a professional and direct attitude, I can lead and direct teams in software and game design or serve as a self-reliant member of the production team. Trained in Game design and production art, I can serve and accomplish a variety of tasks as production progresses and different skills are needed.”

“I chose this program for the strength of the program of classes. The class structure was much more focused on specific skill sets, lending more experience to a particular field of choice, which for me was 3D modeling and 3D sculpture. I was able to strengthen my drawing skills, which enabled me to realize my concepts better.”

“Eskinder’s been enthusiastic about visual art and entertainment design all his life, which has led to him working as a freelance artist on both traditional and digital mediums. Now he is studying in the Interactive and Game Simulation Program.”

“Mechatronics covers a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. I really enjoy learning the science of how to put components together to work properly and achieve the results you’re looking for.”

“I really pushed to get my certification to say that I’m a GIS technician. Every day on the job, I use skills I learned in my GIS classes. This year, our company picked up four new jobs that were strictly GIS.”

“The game design program dropped right in front of me. Class was basically just informal hands-on, one-on-one time with the teacher. We looked at games, played them and analyzed them. The small classes are also a strong point at Richland.”

“Upon reviewing the GM-ASEP program, I decided that it was the way to go. I couldn’t have been any more correct. The two-year program was probably the best career decision I have made. It was an amazing experience and some of the most informative training that I could have possibly received.”

“Rising Star and my ELAM scholarship gave me the gift of education without debt to repay, so now I can pursue my career dreams without that worry. The possibilities of what I can do and how I can do it are endless.”

“The program offered very knowledgeable, caring instructors whose entire focus was to help me succeed. I strongly recommend Dallas College for anyone looking for a great start to a fulfilling career.”

“This program is so much more than what I have learned in my previous degree studies. It provides me with an understanding that my information technology degree could not. With the training and instruction provided in the Cyber Security program, I am becoming a skilled digital forensics professional.”

“The experience and knowledge I gained at Dallas College have given me what I like to call ‘proof of knowledge’: something I can present to current and future employers that tells them not only have I been successfully educated in the IT industry, but I’m serious about the field and willing to learn and adapt to its constantly changing path.”