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> It's not terribly hard to teach yourself algorithm analysis or graph theory if you have the motivation. I agree absolutely. However in my experience, there's
by tkahn6 16y ago
> It's not terribly hard to teach yourself algorithm analysis or graph theory if you have the motivation.
I agree absolutely. However in my experience, there's something to be said for a good lecturer, challenging homework/tests, and peers to consult with.
- impeachgod 16y agoI think you can only get those if you go to MIT or CMU. The vast majority of CS programs and lecturers aren't that good, and certainly worse than what you could teach yourself on your own.
- argv_empty 16y agoThe vast majority of CS programs and lecturers aren't that good How many of them have you studied at?
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- llgrrl_ 16y agoI'm attending a public school, with a CS department consisting of 6-or-so people. They taught me well :-) Definitely not what I could have taught myself.