This week marked an exciting milestone as I attended the first class of course 2 in VR App Building with Nicolas Barone—a recent Cornell graduate whose innovative response to the pandemic has created new opportunities for connection and creativity. Through his series of courses hosted in AltspaceVR, Nicolas has not only facilitated learning but also fostered a tight-knit community that transcends physical boundaries.
In tonight’s session, Nicolas showed up in our meta-classroom as a holographic video where we caught a glimpse of his non-avatar self for the first time—a moment that added a layer of personal connection to our virtual interactions. It was quite surreal to see our instructor in non-avatar form within our virtual world. Hilariously, his digital twin didn’t have feet, much like his Altspace avatar.
But what truly impresses me about these courses is the sense of camaraderie in the virtual classroom. Despite meeting as avatars VR, I felt a genuine bond with colleagues from the past courses, a testament to the power of virtual reality in forging meaningful connections.
Unity, the platform we’re learning to navigate, proved to be not just a tool for development but also a source of endless fun and creativity. As we embarked on this journey of learning Unity development, building our portfolios, and making friends with brilliant minds from around the world, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for the adventures that lie ahead.
If you’re intrigued by the idea of learning Unity development, building a portfolio, and forming bonds with like-minded individuals, I encourage you to check out TryUniverse.com. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the limitless possibilities of virtual reality and build connections that transcend physical barriers. Together, we can shape the future of VR and create a community that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and camaraderie.
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