{"id":14526,"date":"2025-05-05T05:01:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T05:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.educlaas.com\/?p=14526"},"modified":"2025-05-05T05:01:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T05:01:19","slug":"from-the-gym-to-the-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/claas2saas.com\/id\/testimonials\/from-the-gym-to-the-code\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Gym to the Code"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From the Gym to the Code: How Matt Baring Built Confidence and Skills with eduCLaaS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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“Success doesn\u2019t always come from the expected path\u2014it\u2019s about choosing a journey that challenges you.”<\/em> \u2013 Matt Baring <\/div>\n \n
In a world where traditional education often leaves students feeling unprepared for real-world challenges, Matt Renzo Cabagnot Baring<\/strong>, a 22-year-old from Cebu, Philippines, decided to carve a different path\u2014one built on hands-on learning, persistence, and self-belief<\/strong>. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Backstory: An Average Student with Extraordinary Ambition <\/strong>\n
Growing up, Matt described himself as an average student. He wasn’t topping the academic charts, but he was full of curiosity\u2014especially about technology and computers<\/strong>. <\/div>\n \n
“I\u2019ve always been passionate about tech, even if I didn\u2019t always ace my classes. I loved tinkering with systems, exploring how things worked\u2014it felt natural to me.” <\/div>\n \n
Balancing his tech interests with a disciplined fitness routine (he hits the gym almost daily), Matt always knew he wanted a career that challenged both his mind and his discipline. His dream? To become a software engineer<\/a> or full-stack developer<\/strong>. <\/div>\n \n
As someone from a financially stable but not extravagant family, he understood early on the value of combining education with earning potential<\/a>. He wasn\u2019t looking for shortcuts\u2014he was looking for a smarter way to succeed. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Challenge: Finding a Program That Makes Learning Stick <\/strong>\n
While Matt was determined to succeed, he was also realistic. The traditional university model just didn\u2019t work for him.<\/div>\n \n
“I often found myself forgetting what I learned in class. There was too much theory and not enough doing. I wanted to apply what I was learning\u2014not just memorize it for exams.” <\/em><\/div>\n \n
He considered many bootcamps and online courses but found them lacking in either credibility, structure, or ongoing mentorship. What he needed was a learning environment that focused on doing, not just knowing<\/strong>. <\/div>\n \n
He wanted a program that mimicked real industry scenarios, allowed him to build projects, and offered flexibility to work while studying. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Breakthrough: Discovering eduCLaaS <\/strong>\n
The turning point came unexpectedly\u2014from a Facebook post his mom shared about eduCLaaS<\/a>, with its work-study bachelor\u2019s degree program that blends education with real work experience. <\/div>\n \n
“As soon as I saw that I could gain experience and earn while studying, I was hooked. The monthly coding projects and practical problem-solving matched exactly how I wanted to learn.” <\/em><\/div>\n \n
What really stood out to Matt was the monthly project structure<\/strong>, which kept students actively engaged and constantly learning through application. He didn\u2019t hesitate to sign up. <\/div>\n \n
“The more I read about it, the more I realized\u2014this was made for learners like me.”<\/em> <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The journey wasn’t without its hurdles. Early on, Matt faced communication barriers due to the international nature of the program. <\/div>\n \n
“At first, I struggled with the different accents, but I adapted. That challenge actually helped improve my listening and communication skills, which are just as important as coding.” <\/em><\/div>\n \n
But the hands-on projects, monthly milestones<\/strong>, and technical mentoring<\/strong> pushed him to level up fast. Now, five months into his apprenticeship, Matt has: \n