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PHP Architect · Vol 22, Issue 5 · May 2023

Life After GIMM: Jumping into the Tech Industry Post-College

by Adam Giles

Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile, otherwise known as GIMM, is a program specific to Boise State University. On paper, it may look like an opportunity to play video games at school, but it goes far beyond that. The program introduces and trains students on the emerging technologies of the world. This means that professors focus on teaching students various topics related to game development and so much more. The curriculum allows students to learn about full-stack web development, 3D animation, and AR/VR development, to mention a couple. Through GIMM, students become prepared for life after college and learn how to jumpstart a career in technology. Do students wish to be generalists who can be flexible in a variety of positions, or do students aim to specialize in more focused subjects? Learn how academia is teaching the future of the tech industry. And how this knowledge influences individuals on ways to apply themselves post-college.

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Adam Giles

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Adam Giles

Adam Giles is currently a third-year student at Boise State University pursuing an undergraduate degree in Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile (GIMM). This program focuses on teaching students how to utilize modern technology. In studying GIMM, he has learned various programming techniques that can be reflected in both back and front-end development.

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