It was basically the Math that was difficult -- Like most SVS students I didn't spend time on academic subjects. So I was 5 years behind when I started the coll

It was basically the Math that was difficult -- Like most SVS students I didn't spend time on academic subjects. So I was 5 years behind when I started the college application process. I spent a year at community college to learn most of the basics that I had missed. I was so afraid that I wouldn't be able to get into a college, or find a half decent job that I worked REALLY hard to catch up. My undergrad degree was in Music/Sound Technology, but the Music Program at UMass Lowell where I went is quite technical, and actually prepared me pretty well for the job market (unlike most Undergrad Music Programs IMO). I spent ~ 5 years working in video games, research, and web development before starting at the MIT Media Lab where I am now. I really like to code, so I've been doing that the entire time. How long did it take for me to feel comfortable? Still hasn't happened. I have gotten more comfortable with being uncomfortable though :P