I have mentored several young CS students, and the common trait I see and the common advice I always give is that a CS program teaches you how to solve problems

I have mentored several young CS students, and the common trait I see and the common advice I always give is that a CS program teaches you how to solve problems. Life experience and your interests should guide you on which problems to solve. CS/Coding isn’t a thing it’s a thing that helps you do a thing. This is why the current state of tech and startups makes me often roll my eyes - most companies pitching platforms or frameworks just feels uninspired. /rant