except if U get a "C" in all the hard classes U NEVER get a gig

Does the upper level cs classes build upon the lower level classes or do they not matter much? Thanks

Basically, start your career in college.

For me I'm finishing up college out of spite. I'm tearing up that degree after I finish

game dev and web dev were the hard courses?

Thanks

yeah dude, you were going for a higher gpa

You missed the part, Where your Professor doesn't know shit about the subject that he's teaching, Resulting you in losing interest in the degree semester by semester.

From what you're saying, it sounds like you wish you had taken a greater variety of courses. That's the advice I'd give: don't focus all your coursework in one area. Instead, explore different fields. Take challenging courses across various subjects and ask friends from other specializations for recommendations on great courses from their curricula (e.g., if you are studying software engineering as your specialization, also take courses on computer architectures, integrated cirtuits, robotics, data science, game development and so on). This approach is more enjoyable and rewarding than concentrating solely on, say, data science. You'll build a strong foundation of knowledge and be more adaptable in today's uncertain job market. Additionally, you'll be able to understand different viewpoints and lead teams more effectively.

I'm going through all this now at 37. Pray for me. I'm delusional maybe.

my college i still think in terms of javascript. c++ doesn't exist for me, but i can work in C, or Rust. i'm a web developer though, I think in data structures and i wish there were some data structures that existed in javascript that only exist in other languages like php, i'm also RESTful developer and i know SOAP. and frankly i like soap better for some things. i would say learn linux, because it will allow you to understand computers more on a deeper level, and if you are a web developer you definitely need to know linux, it makes AWS and docker a cakewalk. well maybe not a cakewalk but you can navigate and manage containers much easier if you know your way around a bash terminal

I am going to college this year dont know what to expect and still is scared because i am still a beginner when it comes to programming/coding. i am afraid if i cant follow the stuff that they are teaching

To be honest, everyone always says "create something to solve a problem you have" so that way you can make something you're passionate about. But I really have trouble thinking of something I'm having a problem with and if I CAN think of it then the tool likely already exists. I don't know if I'm just not thinking about it enough or what but that tip has never really worked for me since most of the problems I encounter tend to be solved already.

LOL bro I am 5 years out and I think about this all the time now. The tech electives I should have taken knowing what I know now and how I want to shape my career...Also I totally understand working in Java/Kotlin and still thinking in c++, even though all my professional experience has been in JVM land lol

I was thinking of doing a couple large projects, but I found it pretty intimidating and overwhelming. Instead, I just did small scale projects and had more fun with them. Is that fine?

tell us that game

Thx my good man. This will be shown to our boys in H.S. Very well done. You are spot on. Now go build a family and wealthy estate.

I don't really see the point of college for CS magors as it stands. Why pay 20k-70k as a broke student and spend 4 years learning a bunch useless time filler courses when you will never end up using them. Not to mention that some of the best educators on the planet (including Harvard courses) have free resources where you can learn whatever tech you want. Then and get a job.within 1-2 years. As for networking there are plenty of avenues for that. It not a logical move given the time and money cost compared to what you get FOR FREE with more time on your hands.

Honestly, this was a great video to watch for me as I am going into college as a CS major next this fall. I definitely took note of the tips you said lol and hopefully it’ll help out my college experience

Most of my friends graduated in the same year and program! Small world lol. Go Blue 😎

it's so relatable i am also an cs student and i also use c++ for critical dsa like problemn even though i know kotlin an js.

cool video, I don't get summers off. Full-time every single semester accept summers, which are a little over half-time. Michigan sounds like a breeze.

This is the best advice I’ve ever had for majoring CS. I hope old me can find this advice.

What is your advice on having pre-med as a backup just in case my Computer Science Bachelor Degree doesn’t work out at UGA? I just graduated high school. Would it be worth it having a backup major or is the result no different?

appreciate this video man

I completely agree!

Dude, you sound like a very mature person! you've built character, on top of a sound technical and engineering background. Congrats! I don't know where you are in your career, but you are certainly going to have a great one! no matter what you're doing right now (take it from an older CS professor). Best of luck in whatever you do.

just realizing bro is using a chopstick as a tripod 😭 lmao

it becomes harder and harder to make friends as you progress in life or when you're out of school because you're either an introverted person, or because you never really developed these skills... you were just around kids that would talk to you all the time in school... if you set an extroverted to a new town where they have to start fresh, they're making friends EASILY :)

don't worry homie, I graduated in 2016 and it took me 4 years to find a nice job 😂

Thank you so much for making this video, very informative!

Education: Classes and Learning - Regrets: Sayhyun regrets focusing too narrowly on just obtaining a degree and a job, rather than appreciating the education itself. They also regret not taking more challenging and varied courses. - Do's: Emphasize taking challenging computer science classes to build a strong foundational knowledge. - Don'ts: Avoid the mindset of just aiming for a degree. Neglecting the educational content can diminish long-term benefits. Elective Courses and Broad Interests - Regrets: Sayhyun regrets choosing easy electives instead of courses in areas of genuine interest such as philosophy, psychology, or creative writing. - Do's: Select electives based on personal interests, which can enhance engagement and application in future endeavors. - Don'ts: Don't choose courses solely based on ease or convenience, as this can lead to missed opportunities for enriching experiences. Side Projects - Regrets: Sayhyun regrets not making their side projects bigger and more public to receive real-world feedback. - Do's: Use breaks to focus on side projects, choose projects that align with genuine interests, and make them as substantial and public as possible. - Don'ts: Avoid cramming side projects during busy semesters or choosing projects just because they have complete tutorials available. Recruiting and Career Preparation - Do's: Prepare for job applications and interviews during the off-semester periods to maximize focus and effectiveness. - Don'ts: Don't wait until the last minute to update resumes or prepare for interviews during busy academic periods. Time Management - Regrets: Sayhyun regrets not managing their time effectively, which led to poor health and less efficient studying. - Do's: Learn and apply effective time management strategies to balance school, projects, and personal life. - Don'ts: Avoid wasting time on inefficient study habits or unnecessary all-nighters, which don't contribute to genuine productivity. Socializing and Networking - Regrets: Sayhyun regrets not making more lasting connections during college. - Do's: Take advantage of the college environment to make and deepen friendships, which can be harder to do later in life. - Don'ts: Don't isolate yourself; engage actively with peers and participate in communal activities and events.

LOVE LOVE LOVE your advice! They should make this video a mandatory watch for every incoming freshman.

thank you so much man

Great video!! But I have one quick question: I got accepted to UM this fall to study CS (and potentially minor in Bio) and have a lot on my plate this year: UROP, Residential College stuff, Kessler Scholars, and potentially learning Chinese for my language requirement. I am not that great at time management, but I seriously feel like this is too much, especially for a freshman 😬 What are your thoughts??

Back to time management, for some background I’m a CS major 2 years in with mostly A’s and my first semester sucked got awful grades stopped working out, I figured out the grades part by the end of year 1, and end of year 2 I have both. My biggest piece of advice is wake up early and do the things that you’ll do to procrastinate later, I go to the gym at 6 because I enjoy it and it’s good for me and if I don’t then after work I will go to the gym instead of do homework. I promise waking up earlier and going to bed earlier will sky rocket productivity as for most of us the last 3 hours of our day is playing games or watching some form of media. I will say waking up and doing homework is also a great strategy if you have a space to be productive

I'm going back to college to do Electrical Engineering in my ealry 20's. I want to learn the foundation of technology that is beneficial for me later in AI/ML . EE is the heart of technology and EECS strongly overlaps each other. My small advice is CS, EE are hard, you'll feel overwhelmed. Math is important, you will love math once you know how math is close to our lifes. Just because I hated math since little. I got my GED last year, currently in community college.

Amazing video! Definitely agree on making side projects and doing as much as you can to get experience as well as networking with the right people. I personally wish I did more of these things during my time in college but it is what it is.

As someone who's going into uni for CS this fall, I just want to thank you for sharing this awesome advice! It made me reconsider a lot of things that I had originally planned (for example taking bird courses in place of courses I'd actually find interesting) or trying to do everything at the same time (school, side-projects, LeetCode, interview prep, etc...). I also really liked the emphasis on time management and making friends as I feel those are the two things that people (myself included) often overlook when it comes to college. TL;DR: Cool video, loved the advice!

thanks!!

Save all your course materials for after-graduation review and foundation building.

As someone who is 30, and seriously considering a career change into CS via online college, I’m taking mental notes of what you’re saying. Pick the hardest courses and learn them. Thank you for this video, I really appreciate it. PS, do you have any specific things that would help somebody stand out in this field? I’ve heard the doomers say a CS degree isn’t worth it… But the only other thing that interests me is something in Finance (which doomers also say is saturated and highly competitive…). Thanks

algo!

Do you have any advice for transferring into University of Michigan? I am in a similar position as you were.

Loved this! It honestly couldn't have come at a better time for me, since, fingers crossed, I'm finishing uni december of next year. I feel like I've wasted my early years (mainly due to the pandemic but also impostor syndrome seeing how there's classmates that are actual monsters because of how much they know and o) but I feel like I'm _finally_ kinda getting things back on track. One of the things that have become more difficult to me than usual (part of ADHD I guess) is studying for classes that I really don't like (like accounting and a Java/C# project that's being more frustrating than anything lol) and having side projects and things I'd like to learn more on my mind. At least I found out that I want to specialise on cybersec and I've been trying to grind that as much as I can so I guess that's nice :D

Amazing !!

dunno man, college makes me have 0 social time, and tbh, i hate socializing, smokers, drinkers, loud music.

Great advice! Go Blue

Great advice. When is recruiting season?

College is the one place where future millionaires and billionaires will be in one central place My advice for anyone who decides to go is to make it worth it Major in STEM or really consider picking up a trade if not STEM Network, network, network. For CS students link up with other students and attempt to build a startup Find your ‘people’ there and build, dream, work, and create