Testimonials

I feel that working on the [Level UP] project to be the best part of my experience in college so far. We get a feel for what it's like to work as a software developer, and also get valuable workplace experience working with a company on a real-life project. I really highly recommend this experience to anyone.

Level UP is an amazing way for students to get real life, applicable work experience while still managing their education. Many jobs and industries are shifting further toward a focus on experience rather than education for hiring decisions, so this program ensures students have the best of both worlds when they head out into the job market

Level UP program from Riipen is actually a life saver for many students who are struggling to get co-op opportunities from companies directly. I have seen many students who got jobs at renowned banks only after completing their projects from Riipen. Students can get hands-on experience before joining a company.

I would definitely recommend this to a friend or anyone who's looking to get hands-on experience in their field of study. I was able to complete the project and learn so much more about myself. Whether they're coming from a computer science, business, or marketing background, there are so many opportunities where you can learn and get more experience.

The projects really allow you to experiment and test yourself in different fields. So it's not just about working within your comfort zone. You also get the experience and the opportunity to expand yourself and work out of your comfort zone. At the end of it, it's all about building relationships and getting to know different people.

Experiential learning allows you to become a lot more hands-on. Unlike your traditional classroom learning, where you might be completing assignments or doing tests/exams, doing this type of work and being actively involved in the publication process allows you to develop skills you would not be able to develop otherwise.

I would highly recommend experiential learning. I think it is the most efficient way to learn. I, myself, am mostly a kinesthetic learner, so I like to experience how things are done. It is definitely the best way to learn in my opinion.

I really enjoyed that the [Level UP] project gave me an opportunity to apply some topics which I’ve learned about in school, in the workplace. Applying concepts and knowledge to a project allows me to understand how businesses operate and how valuable learning about certain topics can be. I also enjoyed collaborating to complete a project to the highest degree of efficiency. Overall, I had a great experience where I was able to gain knowledge, skills and experience which will allow me to thrive professionally.

Gaining real-world experience through using the information I have learned in my classes. The Riipen [Level UP] program provided me with an amazing opportunity that I am very proud of. I will be sure to recommend it to many of my fellow students.

What I enjoyed about my Level UP project is that it allowed me to use my research skills in a practical way and apply what I learned to a real task. I also enjoyed being able to work alongside the project leaders, and felt my input and work were valued.