"I got hired as a junior 3D animator! And they told me I had mid-lvl animator skills!"

"I put my reel out on a Friday - Wednesday I got a job. And that's my story. I've learned from you more than I have any other individual instructor."

"Going into my first animation job I found my skill level was at a higher level than the lead animator at the studio.

 I was able to finish animations faster, had them looking more appealing, and talk about the animation style better with the creative director.

 I blame you Rusty. Without I wouldn't have made it and gotten hired -- so thank you for everything! You're awesome!"

" You helped me the most. I felt like you really cared and it was not just like some advice for enrolling or something. That's all I kept thinking “THIS guy really cares about how much I succeed.”

 You know even though I had great mentors before from studios like Disney - they were really interesting and all, but I felt disconnected from them.

It was embarrassing even to send them a message about things. I didn't feel close enough to do that.

 But you're really here for your students. It feels like I can message you whenever – even though you have loads of things to do haha - you always answer.

You really care about the progress I make and my animations and that's what really makes a difference."