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CS isn't the only thing you can learn at college. If you feel you can learn CS much faster on your own then major in something different like advanced Math, Bu
by ct 16y ago
CS isn't the only thing you can learn at college. If you feel you can learn CS much faster on your own then major in something different like advanced Math, Business, etc. It will make you a more rounded person.
I got my BS degree in CS 8 years ago and although I learned some stuff from my CS class that I probably wouldn't have been exposed to if I learned on my own (like assembly, db query tree optimization, or 3d graphics).
Sure I might have learned those on my own; but I probably wouldn't have given that if I wasn't in college I'd probably be churning out business apps for a megacorp or something leaving little time to explore.
I think my time in college would've been better spent majoring in Business and then learning programming on my own. That would've given me a better edge in the startup world. But it is what it is.
- ct 16y agoSecondly no offense, but Michigan Tech? Maybe try for a school somewhat closer to where you live better known for their CS program like CMU, etc?
- dnautics 16y agowell clearly money is an issue for him so that is probably what helped drive his decision.
- InclinedPlane 16y agoSuch a comment is mind-boggling to me. What crazy universe do you live in where college tuitition is free? A 4 year degree at CMU is a $160k proposition, and 4x more expensive than the equivalent in-state education at Michigan Tech. This bit of advice is like telling someone complaining that their Honda Civic just isn't worthwhile for them anymore to try out a Ferrari.
- dnautics 16y agoCS isn't the only thing you can learn at college. E.g. writing skills? How to organize an essay?