"I can translate everything I want to do in code." This is a special talent since not all programmers can do the same. But when working in teams this will be a

"I can translate everything I want to do in code." This is a special talent since not all programmers can do the same. But when working in teams this will be a problem. You might be able to leave people in the dust but no single programmer can accomplish what a team can. Teams must be able to work together towards a goal but if they can't follow your train of thought then it will make working with you very hard. Also, you will have a hard time working with other programmers that can't keep up with you. My advice to you is to find a very challenging project that will help solve a human problem. You can then create the skeleton of it and have other programmers fill-in the details with your help. You would be a very good candidate for a PhD. program but only if you can choose a project that's both challenging for you and solves a real problem under the guidance of a mentor. It seems that you are still early in your studies so things might change as you progress and your way of thinking changes as the classes get more challenging. But keep the above in mind, it will help determine where you best fit.