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Student wants to learn the vocational art of programming, discovers Computer Science is not about programming, drops out. Sounds like everything went the way it
by DIVx0 11y ago
Student wants to learn the vocational art of programming, discovers Computer Science is not about programming, drops out. Sounds like everything went the way it should have.
I majored in CS and there were no end of students complaining about discreet math or analyzing algorithms when all they wanted was to learn what ever the hot language was at the time.
Schools don't need to change CS programs, they need to better market an alternative software development curriculum.
- gambiter 11y agoThe related issue, though, is that many job listings specify a CS degree for routine things like web development.
- Goladus 11y agoStudent wants to learn the vocational art of programming, discovers Computer Science is not about programming, drops out. If you read more closely, you'll see that's probably not what happened. She didn't drop out because computer science isn't about programming, she dropped out because she had no self-motivation and no real direction. She found the college environment difficult and boring and she found her advisor useless. She was far more enthusiastic about working for the (likely) charismatic, inspiring leaders at Techgirlz.