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Computer Science from a prestigious school, but I've learned more on my own outside of school than I did there.
by defen 16y ago
Computer Science from a prestigious school, but I've learned more on my own outside of school than I did there.
- johnfn 16y agoAlternative viewpoint: CS degree from a prestigious school, but learning a lot that I never would have thought to self-teach myself (and learning in ways different from self teaching). Some things, like x86 assembly, were just too difficult to self teach (insufficient resources - the existing tutorials just aren't good for a beginner). Others, like compiler design, I just never would have thought to teach myself without the pressure of school. So I find that the greatest utility of school is forcing me to learn things that I never would have learned before.
- alnayyir 16y agoI explored the example subjects you mention without ever having spent a measurable amount of time in post-secondary. School improves the median quality, and odds of exposure of the candidates. It's not necessary for that kind of exposure though.