5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Major in Computer Science

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[@mrhobojim6098]

People will tell you... "Don't do this" or "Don't do that", but if you really want to do what you want, then don't listen to them. Listen to what your heart says and go from there.

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[@persephone8960]

A doctor says dont do it all the residency is not worth it...a lawyer says dont do it cos of the years of hierarchy before u hit partner...a teacher will say dont do it cos of being drained off kids..a chef says dont do it cos of the military kitchen setting. So who do u listen?

[@eduardo9163]

Naw computer science is one of those majors that if you weren't already messing with it before college it won't come easy to you so let your heart want it all it wants your brain won't keep up

[@PabloSantos16]

I think it's pretty misleading to frame this specifically toward computer science. All of these points are also true about most other STEM fields. In fact I'd argue that computer science doesn't require as much math as other popular engineering fields. Also, computer science classes don't have mandatory labs that take a ton of time like other STEM classes do, so your schedule is more free to hangout with friends. Computer science is hard, but imo it's not any harder than most other STEM majors, and the upsides (job availability, pay, work from home, different industries to work in, teaches a skill you can use to start a business, etc) are so much higher :)

[@nicksmirnov2337]

So true. Have friends out of STEM, or the majority of your friends out of STEM, make it difficult to explain the countless hours on assignments and tests.

[@arovas27]

I was a chem major while in college and we had to take differential equations and up to calculus 3 and countless of weekly formal lab reports (6-20 pages). Every major requires sacrifices; have you seen how many hours architecture students pull off in their studios?

[@TheALPHA1550]

@@arovas27 1?

[@infamouscrusader3363]

@@arovas27 I'm an English major and our sacrifices are actually minor unless you are only referring to STEM majors. Had I do it all over again I would have definitely done CIS instead.

[@bootcamprag]

I agree. I majored in Aerospace science engineering and I can tell you personally it was a shit load of mathematics and advanced applied mathematics, plus physics and chemistry, which I grew to love eventually. Also throw in probability and statistics as well. made it easy to overcome the hard stuff bu being passionate about the field. This field is no joke and the labs are annoying as hell to.

[@KelleyKouture]

Why am I watching this when I just graduated with my degree in CS just a few weeks ago... 😂

[@GyasiLinje]

Cause you know the struggle is real lol

[@adam7425]

😂😂 same here

[@olgab478]

what was the hardest part?

[@TheALPHA1550]

Uh huh, that's a good one.

[@KelleyKouture]

Marina B In my opinion, the hardest part was the fact that the professors never teach you how to actually code, they only taught us the theory behind it. As mentioned in the video, studying Computer Science does not teach you how to be a software engineer even though you are most likely studying CS with the goal of becoming a software engineer. I think this does have a benefit though because it really forces you to learn how to research concepts/problems on your own, use your resources and pick up languages quickly and problem solve without someone holding your hand. The other hardest thing is the actual interviews for a software engineering position. These are the most intense, grueling interviews I’ve ever had and I had no idea of this until I started researching before my first interview awhile back. If you are starting out, my #1 tip to you is START PRACTICING ON LEETCODE NOW!!! Even if you struggle to do the easy questions starting off, push yourself to do them! Eventually you will be able to tackle those hard problems which will be asked during the interviews. It really does help and you will be way more prepared for your coding interviews.

[@Nana-nd6to]

Just started my journey in a computer science and everything in this video is right. I have started with math courses.

[@Ccxbbs]

Are the math courses that difficult?

[@ariesmtz1300]

micajah cobbs I don’t think it’s hard. Just use your resources. KZbin math topics. Read the textbook. Just grind out problems you don’t understand. Computer engineer here but it’s same same.

[@dailybytes614]

@@Ccxbbs no the math isn't hard I finished calculus 1 and 2 this year. You just need to study a lot. The first maths are weed out classes honestly.

[@epicswirl]

micajah cobbs I think calc II is very hard I’m in linear algebra now.

[@rrated_jay143]

Khan academy study a lot, and always stay a couple of chapter ahead as the teacher may not evaluate on the topics you struggle on. For me math is so much easier than English! Remember Theirs only one right answer!

[@gmoney1740]

I actually dropped CS my second semester of college because of math. I was amazing at math in HS graduated Valedictorian of my class. However, I had an incompetent Calc professor and just dropped the course. I switched to Information technology. I only had to take two math classes and learned more about object oriented programming, databases management systems and various programming languages. Also graduated with a 2.8 and I feel you I was definitely proud of that too because man it was hard. Luckily, after college I started my career as a database administrator and I've been sticking with it since then. Best decision of my life to switch majors.

[@prodbykarzon6208]

You could have done Bachelor of Arts. Ba don’t have math requirements

[@Malitubee]

Hey man I’m trying to get into this kind of thing , does it pay really good ?

[@Ccxbbs]

Is the math that bad?

[@boutaynahannaoui9373]

Should i be good in math to do computer science

[@malifor2210]

No way man that's exactly what happened to me and my path. Information systems was the best choice I chose in my college career. My cousin was a programmer and warned me about the math requirements which scared me. And some senior in my freshman class informed me that IS (IT in your case) dealt with computers than solely code everything. It satisfied my click of being a programmer but also at the same time took some classes that introduced me and opened my eyes in the world of networking. I graduated college in May of 2020 and here in August of 2020 I started my job as a Telecom technician, IT/IS is an amazing field.

[@notreyreyes]

I'm studying computer science because it can incorporate math and physics and I really enjoy coding because I can build applications, I'm excited for my CS future :)

[@Sam-ng6om]

This is spot-on. I am currently wrapping up my last semester as a junior. My route with math was exactly the same, it's grueling but rewarding(gets way easier). It is a huge sacrifice so be prepared to put your social life on the back burner. What he meant about failing is 100% accurate, once you get to upper-level courses, you will feel like you are going to fail week in and out.

[@RobertA-bj7ou]

I like the job versatility and diversity of the field and you can always work from home, but I am not tech savvy and not the best at math so I don’t think I’ll enjoy it. Of course some people will say just work hard but there’s no point working so hard for something you’ll most like not like. Insightful video man, love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@AlbertDiaz]

Thanks for keeping it real and talking about what the actual experience is. Great video.

[@nolimitz1274]

I’m a 17 year old teenager who has found a love for programming. I watch your videos and other tech channels and programming channels. I am going to purse a job in the field of computer science. That may be development or any other job. I’ve worked hard for my grades so I can get into a good college. Honestly I know that computer science will be a hard major, but if it’s hard it’s probably worth it🤷🏿‍♂️. I love channels like urs, keep giving good information bro 💯💯

[@tafadzwachigwada5799]

Im in the exact same boat!

[@nolimitz1274]

@@tafadzwachigwada5799 I hope your journey is filled with good things

[@Whatadreamfr]

I’m a 14 year old who is really interested in computer science but I don’t know how to get into it😅 By any chance, is there any courses that anyone can recommend to me?

[@brandonrmz4303]

@@Whatadreamfr learn to program as a hobby to get a feel for it (if you havent already) and speak to your counselor about just that lol, I'm taking a dual credits computer science class in the senior year of hs but it's just for seniors, at your age you wont really get academic opportunities for cs that early

[@nolimitz1274]

ImSoBored Ahaha I’ll say figure out what field you want to purse in computer science and look up a course for that. Code academy has good courses and udemy 💯

[@cjikeg.4463]

Thanks Mr. Gyasi for the info. Although I live in England, I do know I’m gonna experience most of these liabilities when I choose CS as a major. My journey to become a software engineer is gonna be a long one but with this video, I feel a little bit closer.

[@jerrywilliams4591]

I'm a techie and I've always been interested in coding and what not, because of my genuine love for it. Of course I know when it comes to pursuing a job you have to have a balanced approach and find a job that pays good enough for you to be financially stable and all that. But yeah technology is one of my many passions.

[@holdenoneal8740]

Great points all around!!! Well presented

[@jediarts3570]

Same Reasons I switched majors from CS to Information Systems. didn't find my self loving to code for hours and too much math had started with College algebra and gave up after Calc 1 lol & realized I could make Just as much money and had more of a passion to lthe Business side of technology and become a PM

[@alyssaq4025]

I’m stuck between cs and information systems. Would you say information systems is a good major?? Are their good opportunities?

[@abhim9221]

@@alyssaq4025 i found cs to me a better major in my opinion, if you dont like math you might just have to bite the bullet and study hard for the class, maybe worth it in the long run

[@RickestRick]

Man who cares about a party. Those aren’t sacrifices. They’re investments. ♥️ good luck y’all

[@FragaFootage]

I just changed my major from computer science over to advertising/mass comm, since I realized that I only enjoy coding as a side hobby and would hate to have it as my career. This video is spot on with my reasons for switching, so thank you for your tips and reassurance!

[@anxiousseal556]

This is me and I realized that too late. Now I'm stressed, depressed, and stuck learning something I don't find any interest at all. I should've changed major to geography because I love nature and learning it. I just hope I can pass at this point because my coding skill is honestly embarrassing

[@erkiiiiiiiii617]

@@anxiousseal556what do you do for work now?

[@joebeerlow2805]

Love the honesty. Thanks man.

[@ThePoetSamuel]

Really useful video Gyasi, thanks for making it!

[@speeker316]

Get mentality of: Failure is not an option. Im a computer science major and my current GPA is 3.48 going strong 💪 if you put your mind to it then you shouldn't settle for failure, succeed at all costs

[@Lariascst]

I’m hesitant wether to choose CS or not, currently I’m a senior in college and I literally don’t know what to study, I’m considering CS and option because In school we programmed an app and I really enjoyed doing it so, however I’m afraid that if I choose CS I won’t be smart enough to deal with it

[@aidanh4719]

@@Lariascst I’m the sameeee way. It was either Mechanical Engineering or this, but I realized my drive is to be able to self create whatever I want on certain programming systems. A big step in choosing the major is that throughout my child hood I played allot of creative games that involved integrated scripting like Minecraft and Roblox, and realizing that I could have the potential to make what ever I am capable of. I’m a senior rn and my math class is Pre-Calc and I’m not too terribly worried about the academics as I am figuring out what I want to do with my life lol

[@Lariascst]

@@aidanh4719 good luck!! 🤍🤍

[@patricigoalshighlights]

Bro you just gave me motivation

[@patricigoalshighlights]

Bro you just gave me motivation

[@ozkersnchez2368]

Awesome video. Very informative thank you

[@Rayshaun1519]

I switched from Pure Computer Science to Applied Computer Science specializing in Software Development to dodge retaking calculus. Calc wa definitely a nightmare. Only math I have now is Discrete Mathematics, Matrix Algebra and some sort of Statistics course. This major is stressful, but I'm sure it's worth it.

[@DAportfolio]

Many good points. I am currently in my Senior year as a CS major, and I can absolutely confirm the deluge of homework awaiting a would-be CS student. I, myself, returned to college after originally having a career in art and design, and had to start with intermediate algebra (and the rest of the introductory courses). It took a couple of years to get through the required math courses, but I did it. My math professor thought that I naturally "got" math, but I didn't. I just spent hours working on the homework and the practice questions, trying to figure how to solve these equations. Really, you are going to have to want the CS degree if you are going to do it. There is just no way to phone it in.

[@christophershanklin112]

Practice practice practice

[@jaifleming2973]

Great video! dope :-) background clean palette fresh look

[@xoxocamb]

This is solid advice. Thanks!

[@yafetkelati9427]

Couldn't help but notice that you just posted this video. I literally just searched "computer science" and your video was at the top of the list. Good Stuff!!

[@GyasiLinje]

That's awesome and thank you!

[@tonyafloyd6114]

Interesting information and very informative. Your hard work paid off and I'm glad you didn't give up and kept excelling and graduated from college.

[@prestonhenry6034]

Im currently a nurse, switching careers and going back to school this fall (August) as a transfer student to start my B.S. CompSci program; though I'm scared/nervous as HELL, going to try to give this my all and come out on top in about a yr and a half. Thanks for this vid (and all of your other vids) bro, good to hear some solid advice coming from a person that looks like me. Def gonna keep your vids on repeat during my program for some motivation

[@axxzjano]

It's ok, I was blessed with not having a social life 😉👍

[@ericl6410]

same 😄

[@notes-rif2825]

Same😥

[@pasqualerossi6052]

This is why I chose IT (Information Technology) over Computer Science, cause it allows me to focus in areas like Web, Mobile, Development. If you like areas such as AI, Data Science, Machine Learning etc. then Computer Science would be fine.

[@MT-rg2qz]

I agree. I just graduated with a degree in Computer and Information Science, Information Systems Track. That track allowed me to focus on making project and web development. The school I graduated from has two tracks CS and IS. The CS track is more so if you want to do AI and if you wanna go to grad school. IS is the more practical approach. Both of the tracks at my school take alot of the same classes. CS just has more math classes, and IS has more business classes. I had to take Financial Accounting, Intro to Management, and Economics.

[@pasqualerossi6052]

@@MT-rg2qz Well congrats on the degree! The only thing I don't like about IS is the business classes, it would be great if we could just focus on IT instead. Yea Computer Science and IT generally take similar courses, it's usually only a few courses different from each other.

[@stolendiorr]

Would I be able to double major in IT and CS

[@luvvreni]

@@lc-hd6bd wait really? why?

[@luvvreni]

@@mandyg9119 ahhh okay lol. i don’t know anything about CS or IT so i wasn’t sure😅

[@xandro2445]

Tbh the money, stability, and work-life balance is my number one reason for pursuing a CS degree. I'm 29, married, have an 18-month-old, and about to have a baby in 9 weeks. I hate living paycheck to paycheck. I look into my boy's eyes, and I know I have to give him a better life. It's not even about making SV money; I would be content with 85k (live in chiraq). I'm also really attracted to the idea of not having to work over 50 hours a week and still bring in some good money. I'm not interested in making apps or websites. I know they're important, but I just see it as kind of pointless. I don't hate math? I'm not good at it lmao always have struggled but Idk if I know math good enough to hate it. I graduated in 2011 and currently at a CC. I tested low and had to start at the beginning. I've passed both beginning and intermediate algebra and about to take College Algebra next semester. I did get A's in both classes, so I guess that's good. I have to take a shit ton of more math courses, but their difficulty and challenge are strangely attractive to me. Like I want to be really good at math, I just don't have the skills atm. I'm not trying to be a mediocre developer/engineer either. I'm a Marine Corps vet, so that shit isn't even in my dictionary. I don't want to get a CS degree, be average, and then coast. I'm trying to be the subject matter expert wherever I land. I was initially going to become an attorney, but the pay isn't too different than cs grads, but the work-life balance is shit. Would appreciate any advice or push back.

[@ivoriankoua3916]

I hope it's not too late , but I would recommand you is start to learn coding now. I know that you stated that you dislike web and app but mostly the position that you would take if you live in the U.S or any other tech country would be related to web or app , for AI it would be another story and I doubt they would take a C.S Bachelor major for those position. Anyway you would end up with a Bachelor in C.S and would have to practice for interviews position , that mean implementing some of the algorithm that you learn during C.S , those interviews are really hard so that alone is another story. You could check the FANG interviews video on youtube and check for yourself. What I would advise you is: 1-Decide wether you want to build web(fullstack) or app 2-Search a roadmap here on yotube for the learning. 3-Start learning coding on your own , they are plenty of ressources here or online(CodeAcademy , Udemy, SkillShare , Head First Books....) 4-Build a portfolio 5-Start applying for freelancing locally (with local business or networking) 6-Start practicing Interview Questions 7-Apply for those $70k-$100k job you were talking about. As a Marine Corps I know you are probably a disciplined person , so you could learn all of that on your own , but if you think it's too much time to put all of these together , I could try giving you specific ressources for learning. Otherwise if learning all of that on your own is too much , I would definitely recommand you integrating a coding Bootcamp instead of a C.S degree. You'll get experience , and a structure , when you are out , you would probably be able to either build a fully functional app or web app and get some intership. You could start then start freelancing and practice those interview questions and apply for jobs in your area. In 2021 you don't need any degree to become Software Engineer. You did need SKILLS!

[@natashawhitehurst8217]

Everything you commented is my life, I got out of the Marine Corps in 2018 and started studying psychology the year after and I hated it so I just stopped recently I’ve been looking into degrees that would pay well in the long run and push me mentally but I have 2 children a 2 and 3 year old and wondering now if I can even pursue it with how hard and time consuming people are saying it is with two little ones running around all the time.

[@danielmcdougall5624]

@@ivoriankoua3916 What degree would you need for an AI position?

[@ivoriankoua3916]

@@danielmcdougall5624 MSc Artificial Intelligence or Master in Computer Science. You could also apply with a Master in Applied Math(or Math/Stat with some deep learning project in your portfolio)

[@frigtear4460]

Dont do it if u only care about money

[@dunk_the_munk2174]

Great video man helped a lot

[@detonation79]

Going into my second year in a week from now and this video portrays nothing but the truth lol. Can’t wait to choose between working on a formula that I can’t figure out or trying to figure out why my code works.

[@mr.atomictitan9938]

Question, how much would I spend on supplies for CS? Is it just a whole laptop that's high performing or a decent computer could work? Or do we even need a computer at all?

[@thestraycat69]

This made me feel so much better lmao. I'm not afraid of not knowing things.. like at all. Now I am worried about failing but there is also something different I put in the effort every single minute of every day. I'm fighting... though I'm also not afraid too admit defeat and receive help that I need too pass. I'm not afraid too abuse tutors. I'm not afraid too abuse stackoverflow. I'm not afraid of not knowing every single problem, if anything I look forward too finding out that said awnser...

[@garwill2032]

Your videos are fantastic!! Keep it up!!

[@djknight8167]

I just got through calc 2 and it was the hardest class of my life! Then I got hit with linear algebra... I'm so ready to be done with math haha

[@johnlosaru207]

Great advice

[@chawneharris2699]

Hit the nail on the head lol I'm entering my senior year as a Computer Science major.

[@bootcamprag]

Dude This is so much like the life of an engineering student. Social life is non-existent and you have to make sacrifices. CS and engineering are some what similar except we have more math courses. It took me five years to finish my engineering degree with a minor in physics. At the end of the day, I enjoyed what I was doing in school and it helped to overcome some of the challenges. Especially when you fail an exam or two. I had to really adjust the way I approached information and problem solve. Engineering is no joke. I do recall seeing some of my fellow CS majors in my chemistry and calculus classes.

[@demmiramos777]

Hey, I'm a rising senior considering majors like engineering, physics, or computer science. I was wondering if you got a job in the engineering field after graduating?

[@delisangwitch]

I took an introductory computer science at my community college and loved the class but loathed the professor. I basically had to teach myself through StackOverflow and countless videos. I also didn't test into calc 1 and had to retake college algebra 3 times before passing. I'm starting to question my choice of majoring in computer science and this video helped. I don't like quitting so I'm not giving up on it yet.

[@matthewpineda6136]

I was the exact same at a CC and loosing hope but just stuck with it, and now I’m about to finish at UCLA with 3 internships, and it’s really just a marathon! Be gentle with yourself and always watch your mental health, but you just always get stronger and better from everything thrown at you

[@thestraycat69]

Dude me and you both, that being said it's if you're willing too fight or not at the end of the day. As the Brotherhood of steal Says Ad victorium. Which means for victory.

[@mannyadewale8732]

Hey Gyasi -- I really appreciate this video. For me, I'm not entirely sure what other major I'd be interested in studying -- I definitely am someone who wants to work with web/app development and software engineering, but I ran into a lot of those same reasons you mentioned...I really want computer science to be for me, but I do struggle with math and quite frankly, fear of failure is something I've struggled with for as long as I can remember. If you or anyone else has any advice on where I should go from here, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks again, Gyasi! 🙏🏾

[@stacyowusu1149]

I’d like to wish you good luck on finding out! Just remember there’s other jobs in the area such as ux design, web designer, ui design, etc etc

[@MSneberger]

As a CS student I have found two types of students who do great: 1) those who are math wizards and can spend all their time learning to code; and 2) those who already know how to code and can spend all their time working on the math. People who fit into both categories are the superstars, but if you are a good coder when you start (and I mean C/C++ and Java not CSS, PHP, Javascript) who can live on the Linux command line then you should be able to focus on the math and get through.

[@notahn]

@@MSneberger what would your opinion be if someone doesn't fit in either of those buckets? Ie. Not necessarily strong in math + a novice in coding?

[@MSneberger]

@@notahn I would say that someone will struggle. They will be trying to master Linear Algebra (or maybe even Differential Equations depending on the program) while they are also trying to figure out how the Linux Kernel turn Python objects into C objects so you can try and build a cache replacement policy based on a bizarre tree structure that was proposed in a 3-page paper at a conference for a chip design class or using parallelization in C++ in order to write a program that brute forces a 32-bit key (not horrible in C++ but advanced, and effectively not doable in Python) in a reasonable amount of time for a Cryptography class. I would say to the person try becoming a front-end coder and stay away from the math involved in theoretical CS if you are really interested.

[@master_gabriel5324]

Even though I’m only a sophomore in high school , I tried out programming around the age of 4-6 with my dad cause he is a tech geek. So I got interested and started doing some programming for example those websites that let you try it out and over time I took some small classes in summer camp and now started a tech based class . I wanted to pursuing computer science as a career cause it seemed plausible to me , and wel it was cause I understood the basics of handling things such as programming a small mini video game to understand the esthetics of FAT32 or NTFS for example , if your feel as if your career belongs with computer science based jobs then start as early as you can so you can learn easier later on . Also DONT SLACK , it’s one of those types of classes where each lesson falls upon one another like a brick when your building an estate , you miss one lesson . The rest won’t be easy till you catch up

[@linayeer]

Watching this my last semester in college majoring in CS 😂

[@seohaneul8750]

is it that bad as he said .......? after watching the video i got really anxious hh

[@linayeer]

Seo Haneul dont be! I love my major, and I’ve loved my academic journey so far

[@niquasv9582]

What should you do before going to college? What are some really useful resources you used to have a more steady landing when entering college?

[@johnmorrison3560]

@@niquasv9582 how has it went?

[@dr.deadpool5959]

5:40 Honestly math ain’t that hard once you take a look at the physics class you’re required to take

[@bholm369]

I'm currently 7 weeks into my first Programming class and I hate it. It's only intro to Java but it has me reconsidering...

[@LesterFD]

so why are you doing it?

[@ZBooneBeats]

What got you into computer science?

[@bholm369]

I got into it because it seemed like a great option that could lead to a successful career. Despite knowing that countless people in college make the mistake of pursuing something their heart isn't in, I made the same mistake.

[@connorrawls7232]

I’m currently an electrical engineering student and have gotten through calc 1 and calc 2. I’m thinking about making the change to computer science because I like the coding aspect much more.

[@luisnicolasrivas]

Lmaoooooooo coastal kayaking...lowkey wish I had similar options at my school...

[@bomabobmanuel4]

Thank you for sharing.I agree with the failure aspect. I had to learn a new concept of failure. Failure can also be an acronym that stands for First Attempt In Learning.

[@KGcodes]

Great point about web development in college. None of my classes focused on web dev except one and that was by luck and timing. The department needed a new website so one of the professors created a class for one semester.

[@DreThePlug]

Another dope video 🔥🔥🔥

[@bryancastillo7666]

I actually love all these things because I’m genuinely looking forward to the challenge but the overall knowledge and to have the ability to apply that knowledge. I feel like college should be about learning a challenging subject something that will challenge something that will make you feel accomplished once you graduate with the degree.

[@CrookedTech]

Preach!!! Goosebumps all over me. I couldn’t agree more.

[@iggyabi-abiola2899]

Ngl I'm actually exited to get in CS in uni, I wanted to go into med school but I love math and I'm far better at than I am in bio, honestly to say if it requires you to take lots math courses with it I'm completely down for that, I'm currently in g 12 rn and I feel like it's a joke with how easy it is but hopefully if it is as challenge as it's depicted to be I'm more than thrilled to be a partaker of that, anything math oriented is welcomed

[@petersenglish]

When I was studying music in college (my 2nd time in college), I took a CS programming course in C++ just for fun. One day, I was in the computer lab and the guy next to me said, "I see that you're in CS 101, and I just want to say I feel for you." I explained to him that I was actually a music major and that I was taking the class for fun. He couldn't believe it. I enjoyed the class and got a good grade in it, and then went on to do other courses and get As. When I was a high school student, my parents asked me what I was thinking of majoring in. I first said music, and my father told me to be serious. Then I sad computer science and my mother said, "Oh, there's a lot of math in that. You don't want to do that." So I studied German and International Studies. I went back later to get my music degree and somehow got a lot more work with my music degree. I am now an English teacher for foreigners, but I do some web developing on the side. I never stopped programming. I have thought about getting a CS degree. I know that the math would be a struggle but not impossible. The funny thing is, I thought the CS classes were a lot of fun, and I heard some other people saying that they were studying CS just to make money and that they really did not like computers that much. That was baffling to me. The only thing is, I wonder if I could be happy staring at a screen for 8 hours a day every day -- although I sometimes do it by choice when I have a personal project I am working on.

[@thedaiboy999]

This has helped a lot thank you. My question is i want to go into cyber security, ethical hacking etc. What would be a good way to get into the field. If anyone could answer that it would be great.

[@beba12363]

You just gave me hope on the last comment about failing. I was thinking computer science was not for me because I got a 78/100 in my computer programming class 😂😭 literally was about to change majors but uhhh. Great video tho ! 👏🏻

[@fearlessc6513]

Hey so I recently just applied to college and I got accepted to the college I wanted my gpa was horrible in high school not going to lie 75 avg, Im not really good at math and I dont really like math but I decided to mayor on Computer science since I have a love for computers im a extrovert and im kinda scared for the choice I made. I mainly did it because of the money as I wanted to be financially free at a young age. Is this the right decision or should I change since I still got time?

[@nielpatel1497]

Loved your podcast!!!!1

[@JasonGoodison]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if there's anything/anyone else you'd like to hear on it

[@GyasiLinje]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@codyhagbergMTB]

What would be your recommended path to take if you want to study to become a software engineer or developer? Is a CS degree crucial to land jobs or would boot camps be a better option? I have 0 experience in coding but have done some basic leaning with free programs like the Odin Project.

[@manofsteel9051]

Bootcamps are scams. I'd avoid it at all costs. Go for a degree

[@lioneldynasty]

As a second year computer science student from South Africa, he's not lying about maths though, but you don't need to be genius. You need discipline and hardwork, most likely sacrifice your social life... I've seen and still see a lot of my classmates and friends that are smarter than me getting averages, if not failing because they leave their academics for the last minute...my hard work paid off (I'm a member of the Golden key society), and still pushing...

[@youtubecommentergal4346]

I'm in Kenya and I failed in Math in secondary school so I'm not sure if this course is for me. I hate math and even with tuition I still failed.

[@mr.explosionalzarooni6432]

One question I'm in school but in college can I study computer science and engineering at the same time?

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

loved the kayaking hand gestures... I see that college course paid off. :)

[@GyasiLinje]

haha it did tho

[@Matthew-dd6kp]

If the degree wasnt hard we wouldnt get $80k as a starting salary

[@funkyfries100]

I chose to a computer science with a focus on data science because I rather take 2 300 level stats class over a calc 3 and 4. And I failed my first stats class so I took a online class over the summer and didn't fail.

[@manuelguerra1385]

1: Money 2: No web programming course 3: Math 4: Sacrifices 5: Afraid of fail

[@wixse.quisee]

Got like a 3.2 or something right now. Im taking online course where we take 1-2 course for two months a term. Let me say this. Everything Gyasi said is pure facts. By the time I finish this program idc what the gpa say lol. As long as I get that degree. Im convinced that anyone with a 4.0 in C.S. either cheated or literally have nothing else to do outside of school. I salute anyone who finish a C.S. Degree. I will say this tho. I have learned throughtout this program that it is better to fail and retake a course than to cheat and get all A's. If you fail, ok you have a better chance of mastering the material a second time around. One thing Gyasi did not stress enough is problem solving. Even outside of the Math course you have to be able to problem solve. In another degree program some courses would be much easier but when you take those same course in C.S. the course is 2x harder because its not just learning the information as you would in most degree programs. In C.S. learning the material and then learning how to apply it is two seperate things and you will be required in every course to apply what you have learn. At least that ia how it is in the program I am in.

[@wixse.quisee]

Excuse the typos. I was typing fast

[@footballsworld8927]

Quisee Or that person is a genius in this field.

[@egg-iu3fe]

damn this is making me scared

[@Yon.04]

Who are you to assume that the person that achieves a 4.0 GPA at the end of the college semester cheated or have nothing to do outside of school? If you love something, you’re going to do good in that particular field.

[@wixse.quisee]

@@Yon.04 Im a person with an opinion, and at the end of the day I am sure that there is someone who has or will acheive a 4.0 while working a part-time or full time job. I tip my hat off to those people. Also I speak from personal experience. I work a full-time job and I am a youth minister. I am currently pursuing C.S. With that being said, I make A's on 95% of the assignments I turn in. The keyword being "turn in"! The problem is not how intelligent I am, however it is the amount of effort required to master each course and every assignment of each course. One could assume, "Oh, your just a slow learner." But none of my professors or even grade school teacher would say that. I have never been a slow learner, in fact I learn faster than the average person. I think everyone who has taken C.S. courses can agree that it takes a lot of focus and effort. My main point was this, "In order to have a 4.0 in C.S. you will have to put in a lot of time and effort. If you lack the time or if you lack the effort then I don't foresee you being able to get a 4.0" I personally know a lot of people in the field and I still dont know one of them who graduated with a 4.0. And most of them only focused on studies. There are so many brilliant people in this field, and a lot of hard workers, but without both time and effort. You will struggle to make A's.

[@danieljayacero2787]

In my university, we studied programming, software engineering, web development, fundamentals of networking as a CS student. But yeah I sucked on the technical side like the hardware details and troubleshooting

[@Tithe-kh3fj]

I was able to get my bachelors in CS this summer. I almost wasnt able to major in CS because of math but I made it

[@kenito2050]

Thanks Gyasi for this honest post. I did NOT major in CS in college but I was able to get a job in software via doing QA ( in college, I was a business major). Long story short, I could not find work after graduating in the mid-1990s so I switched careers. I really liked working with computers and I enrolled in computer classes at my local community college. I'd like to stress that community college is NOT a step-down. For some of us, community college is a way to "try out" different careers without having to spend an obscene amount of money (i.e., 74K+ a year for a private four-year university). I enrolled in computer classes at community college and online and I found that I enjoyed them. So, long story short, enroll in computer classes (whether they be at your local community college or online). You might find a lucrative career without having to take on exorbitant amounts of student debt. :)

[@jayspenceranderson]

I loved this video. I agree with just about all of it. I entered college in 1974 as an EE major and switched to a CS major after finding computer programming my first semester and thinking "This is it.". I've been a computer programmer my entire career and also program for my own enjoyment outside of work. Perhaps that's the positive flip-side of "shouldn't": You have to enjoy it and that's hard to tell without trying it first. So how would you know that? 1) Keep watching Gyasi's videos 2) Musicians seem to have a knack for programming and it is a knack - it just clicked for me. 3) Try it out. It's so much easier to get into programming these days with the internet (if was difficult to get on a computer in the 1970's). And I think the tie-in to the sponsor works very well here. But - again, on the flip side - it's largely a creative occupation which helps with it being rewarding. But the pressure doesn't go away. When you get into support and I think just about all programmers do, someone will find an error late in the day (this happened yesterday to me) and you have to get it fixed before tomorrow. And sometimes that takes all night. Or there is a problem with an equity trade for several million shares and it needs to be fixed NOW. And then there was the time when I corrupted a disk and had to fix the corruption. But I actually like that kind of pressure at this point in my career. So my summary is that you have to enjoy it. Otherwise, find something that you do enjoy. Thanks for this video - the title was quite provocative!

[@bootcamprag]

I could say the same thing about engineering. You cannot do it for just the money. Trust me. You have to have a passion and love for science and mathematics.

[@neerajrawat7845]

Nice video my take is major in what you are interested and put your time and effort into mastering the material. College is challenging and it requires a lot of effort if you do not put in effort you sill be washed away. But I will say the courses really blow your socks off in a good way. Also if you do major in CS be sure to prepare for lots of math courses cause you are in engineering, theory, assembly, and high level programming. I hope in the future to make AI and ML to make the world a better place.

[@spoonshanker1582]

I graduated highschool in 2018 and since then I've taken an EMT course and worked in the field for the past few years but, it recently occurred to me that I didn't want to move forward with the Healthcare career path. I have always loved technology, ever since I was a kid. My friends and I would actually build our own computers, and I know that to most of you watching that's not that impressive, but it always felt great working with computers. I'm 22 years old and just now starting college I'm sure I'll be older than most of my class but I feel like I have a strong understanding on how the real world works. I haven't gone to school in around 4 years and I start again on Monday, wish me luck.

[@zakariya9201]

Casually watches vid and ill still leave here unfazed litterally stated the obv and math isn't hard if you out in the time

[@antrant7533]

I think that learning to accept failure is an important aspect of life to adapt to, especially in adolescence.

[@oraseus90]

Any idea about computer science Vs civil engineering?from the aspect of stable career /buffer income

[@bilinguallyrics3929]

I watched this and I still want to be a software developer It will definitely not be easy and if you want something you have to work hard for it and you have to make sacrifices you cant expect to live ur usual life if you want something

[@ponybot]

I’m new to computer science at the moment. I’m taking intro to computer science and I’m working now with java! I’m also taking discrete math and right now everything feels really easy. The semester is almost over and I have an A plus in my computer science class and a B in math. My question is, is it going to much noticeably harder after the intro class? Anyone that replies would be a huge help!!

[@SnapdonGAME]

I’m currently entering into my 4th year of my CS degree, and from my experience it does get much harder. I also had an A in my intro to Computer Science course and the course following it, but then they start to ramp up in difficulty. However, as a word of hope, it does so gradually. You will notice it becomes more difficult, but hopefully at a rate you can handle.

[@ponybot]

Snapdon thank you! Unfortunately classes have been shifted to online so I’m worried that there might be some missed knowledge because of that! But I do appreciate your help! Good luck to you and your career!

[@Aziz-fk4qb]

Next year Im gonna choose my path in computer science still thinking should I go as system developer (Im a good programmer) or a video game designer (I have a drawing talent) ... Men it's hard anyone got a advice? Maybe which one is more demanded in the next years maybe🙁 ?

[@nathanwhite704]

You dont need drawing skills or even programming skills to be a game designer dont believe any of those " so you wanna be a game designer " videos they're full of misinformation even out right lies. It can help to have those things but they're not required. Miyamoto and Kojima are in no way programmers at all yet they're legends in the industry.

[@sembutininverse]

Thank you, one of my problem is i sort of wast my time, I'm at the beginning of my fourth year of my University, It's been a while since I realized I was on the wrong track, I passed my college classes with average grades, I don't know if I can get back on track, it really eats me from the inside, it bothers me a lot, was there any of your friends or classmates who was at the same situation as me and realized his or her mistakes and was able to Compensate his or her mistakes and achieve success?, Sorry for my poor English level, I'm not a native English speaker,be happy and healthy, I love you from Iran❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@spicyshizz2850]

Mohammad Efhami Sisi I really hope u find ur passion, like take some side classes, explore, try new things etc etc. U just might find ur passion. For me it’s Acting and Boxing

[@brandijohnson1326]

Interesting video people who are in the tech field came from cs major, coding bootcamps, certificate programs,and even self taught, so you should not let this post discourage you, if you want to learn to code and do something with it go for it.

[@sincerelydhruv]

I joined computer science only for the money and no passion and it turned me into a soulless creature. Not a fun thing.

[@epicswirl]

If you are going to pursue computer science be prepared to fail. Just keep moving on. In a senior in college now and had all As in high school. You might just get some Cs in math. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Try your hardest.

[@DreThePlug]

You and math better get real friendly lol😂

[@GyasiLinje]

Foreal tho

[@DreThePlug]

@@GyasiLinje my fav line to the freshmen lol

[@lorenzofalorni3961]

Bruh I'm all good, the only thing is I have a hard time learning stuff myself so I need someone to teach stuff to me (going to university). I wanna be able to use these skills and navigate the whole environment and be able to pursue my own projects.

[@xTheBossRules]

I am really interested in the computer field, but the math involved with computer science is not my forte, I am interested in data center management, and am willing to learn coding, but I'm having trouble finding what parts of the tech field don't require so much math. Any tips regarding that?

[@hirenjain]

You could go for a BA in computer science

[@xTheBossRules]

@@hirenjain I was considering that, or is it worth it sticking it out and doing the BS

[@attackJattack]

I don't know if you're school offers it but at my school the information technology management degree would fit you best.

[@xTheBossRules]

@@attackJattack thank you for your insight

[@SiimKoger]

Tbh I was one of the people who was at some point very disappointed in our curriculum because "they didn't teach useful stuff for work". Now I can say that if you want to find work asap then just learn stuff online. Most of the stuff taught at school are things you could use during Master's and PhD to do SCIENCE and hard-core engineering. If mastering few libraries and frameworks is enough for you (like 90% of job offers) then there is no need to go to University. If you want to actually write new frameworks and prove how new techniques are better than the previous ones mathematically and in different real world situations then you most probably want to go to University... unless you are a genius. Personally looking back I'm glad I graduated as quite quickly just coding using existing frameworks became quite boring. Am now trying to move onto something more challenging. There is a huge difference between an engineer and engineer... feel like now-days everyone in software is caller an engineer even if you only just use html, css and basic js.

[@jubeijackson6602]

As always, God bless.

[@h0t7ies17]

Hello, I am a bit late but this year I need to choose what to study next year. I have hesitated for a long time to pass the entry exam for engineers but I realised it is not what I want. But I love maths, I have 8 hours of maths a week and I love physics, physics theory ( quantum physics, gravitational theory...). My father is an computer architect (in french: architecte en informatique) and every time he shows me code line, I am always interested and I always want learn or to watch him work but unfortunately I have school. And it has been a week that I think about majoring in computer science. What do you think ?

[@eliaspahountis9112]

All i’m trying to do is get through CALCULUS II because it’s the last math course I have to take for CS

[@shikharpandey4591]

Currently at C at my Sixth form in to for maths . do u think I will struggle with uni maths

[@adog6704]

I’ve been coding for 5 years currently a junior in Highschool

[@ChildishJordino]

HAHAHA I just storyboarded a video with the same title today. I wanna see what we said differently. Edit: Scratch that your first reason was literally the exact same as mine. I'm gonna record and then come back and compare the rest of the reasons 😂

[@josemonroig7582]

Would you recommend at least minoring in computer science

[@ishangupta350]

I understand your perspective, but ... bro its definitely not same for everyone, most like computer science at least my batchmates do. Also we love maths and this DSA

[@morpheus_circuit]

“How computer science can affect your social life”. Me who has little to no social life 😂

[@trangbui4034]

I am freshman of CS. I literally doubt my decison of continuing to major in CS whenever I stuck at my assignments especially I am learnign data structure.

[@SteezyDollIsabel]

Good points🙏🏼 I don’t think its for me I dont hate math I hate geometry but Idk. I took information technology in high school and it was good.

[@martinmorquecho6995]

7:24 people who still play the N64 are my kind of people. Maybe I don't need to make that many sacrifices.

[@jamesj5469]

I took a basic computer science class i real enjoyed it I think I got an A or B but I had a shit teacher in math. I think I going to give it a try again this time read the math book practice over and over

[@misosoup7531]

Good luck, you can do it!