I chose MIT because it offers a great mix of practical and academic learning. We have weekly labs, along with quizzes and lectures to understand the theory. The course has given me a strong foundation. I've worked with hardware and software, tackling real networking setups and troubleshooting. The course also covers business topics, showing how networking fits into bigger strategies.

The most valuable part has been the balance between lectures, hands-on labs and the excellent resources in the library. The supportive community makes it easy to learn and ask for help.