Student here, it's a mixture of filling my portfolio and trying out new technologies. If I limit my learning to the knowledge shared in class - I'd know next to

Student here, it's a mixture of filling my portfolio and trying out new technologies. If I limit my learning to the knowledge shared in class - I'd know next to nothing. Side projects give me the ability to perfect my craft, learning some awesome (fresh) technologies, and promote myself when searching for internships - which is coming up soon!