Our CDA Experience: An Academy Beyond Learning

First Impressions That Last

From the very first welcome day itself, the staff’s warm smiles and welcoming hospitality set us firmly on the right planet. The receptionists were always courteous and friendly and student induction effortless. Even the lessons were dissimilar—more of open spaces instead of proper study spaces and free-flowing where ideas and thoughts flowed smoothly.

The one thing CDA is, it isn’t another academy that attempts to be. It isn’t word-for-word memorized books or sitting lectures for sitting exams. It’s about being a better person as a person, acquiring practical skills, and then using the experience on a caring community.

Teachers Who Go the Extra Mile

Alright, let’s discuss the actual heroes—teachers.
CDA teachers not only impart lessons-there mentor, there guide, and there listen. From explaining an ambigous concept to us, to helping us pick a career path, to simply asking if we were okay psychologically and emotionally, they were always there.

We still recall one of our instructors waiting after class to assist a few of us who were not getting it. Not out of obligation, but out of caring. That dedication is an investment, and it made a difference in our lives.

Friendships That Feel Like Family

One of the greatest joys of our sojourn at CDA was the bonding that we created. When you are with individuals who are going through similar struggles, with the same struggle, and with the same ambitions—you unite automatically.

Group assignment turned into group excursions. Coffee breaks during break periods turned into study groups and support groups. We weren’t classmates—we were each other’s biggest booster. And even today, when all of us move base to start again elsewhere, those bonds never did get severed.

Some of my best memories? Study sessions with friends during finals night in the library, birthday party in the cafeteria, or simply laughing at stupid jokes after school. These are some of the memories that made CDA home away from home.

Staff Who Keep Things Running Smoothly

Typically toiling out of sight but never out of mind—CDA’s support staff are MVPs. From the IT team members who rescued us from end-of-project anxiety attacks, to the administrative support staff who were always respectful and patient with forms and appointments, they made our experience less stressful and simpler.

Even the janitorial crew receive special thanks for making everything so tidy and safe for us all. It is simple to take these efforts for granted, yet they contribute heavily to CDA being such a special place.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

One of the strongest aspects of CDA is how it facilitates experiential learning. From hands-on workshops to actual case studies, to the visiting experts who visited to deliver guest lectures, we were being presented with material of the sort which no text book could ever hope to offer.

The academy also conducted events, contests, and career defining activities where we discovered our strengths and tested our limits. Not only grades, learning.

Life Lessons We Carry Along

And as we all proceed to new books these days—some to the corporate sector, some to college—reminding us of our CDA days with a smile. We did not merely get diplomas and certificates. We gained:

Self-confidence to navigate the real world
Friendships that would last a lifetime
Memories that we’d always treasure

 And skills that truly matter

A Heartfelt Thank You

To the whole CDA family—thank you.
Thank you for creating a place where learning was enjoyable, friendships were made, and everyone mattered. Your impact goes far beyond a classroom wall, and we’ll always carry a piece of CDA with us wherever we go.

To whoever might be considering going to CDA, this is our honest recommendation: Do it. You won’t be enrolling in a lesson plan of learning—you’ll be entering a system that will challenge you, challenge you, inspire you, and to no end.