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How my “impractical” humanities degree prepared me for a career in programming
- saddington 13y ago"But what most people can’t seem to piece together is how I went from a degree where I learned medieval Welsh, recited Latin and Irish poetry, and studied Anglo-Saxon kings, to a career that seems so deeply rooted in modern technological culture: programming." Love this stuff!
- jol 13y agoI have very good economics/management degree from cool school in my country/country group, however, it makes me much better person in IT than persons with good education in the field, why? Because I care and understand much more about processes and people behind code written than average IT guy, also - I'm much more inclined to do my "homework" (research) and make solution for process not try fitting some idea in process thus making it awkward
- ThomPete 13y agoIt wasn't your degree it was you. You make your education not your school.
- jol 13y agoI agree with that, this requires certain mindset and skill, however I have seen some dismissing attitude from HR "specialists" and alike while real world seems to be quite different