My College Advice for Computer Science Majors (after graduating 6 years ago)

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[@treffig6379]

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[@Stix1127]

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[@prod.kashkari3075]

This is for some of you incoming freshman who may be worried about cs if u have never coded before: I was a freshman data science major last year and I had never written a single line of code. I got a C in my intro to Java course and I was very disappointed as it was something I really want to pursue. I was worried about my performance in the next course Software 1, and if my grade would be lower. I worked on my own projects to better understand the logic and I ended up finishing with an A in the next course, and this was all over the course of one winter break! Now I’m making apps with swiftUI and solving data science machine learning problems in python! And this was all over the course of a year! Don’t be afraid if you struggle early on, it’s a part of the journey.

[@UserName-tf7tk]

Thank you so much for this! You literally saved my college dilemma, doubts and fears! So, thank for this. To be honest I was hesitant to continue to pursue computer science and choose it as my course for University because I literally am like a boomer when it comes to technology 😅 but I knew I wanted to pursue it because I really found technology interesting. Even my family members were doubting I'll be successful if i chose computer science because they know I suck at technology plus I have been seeing a lot of youtube videos talking about how you'll regret choosing computer science, so that really scared me too. But because of this one comment, I got really encouraged.

[@UserName-tf7tk]

If it's ok to ask, where do you practice coding and programming? Are there good websites you could practice?

[@awilliams7796]

User Name codecademy and stack overflow

[@aeb1305]

This goes a long way for me man. I'm starting community college next week for my computer science degree and especially in this pandemic, it's going to be hard to reach out to people. Knowing that you weren't a prodigy made me feel better about myself because the market is full of people who are. Thank you so much

[@prod.kashkari3075]

Lol sorry I’m late, but some good sites are: Python (freecodecamp plus lots of courses) Web development (freecodecamp as well) Swift (100 days of swift) If ur looking for payed courses DataCamp is a monthly subscription, but see if some places in your university offer a free subscription

[@modguy9894]

never say," I'll do it later" when it comes to assignments and projects. I'll write some more tips later

[@modguy9894]

The irony😂 It appears I did

[@emmanuel-luka]

Lol, you should have followed your advice.

[@sidelymations7617]

lmao i see what u did there

[@muhammedmayer3988]

@@modguy9894 LOL

[@zoemrubata2484]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eXaiix]

My advice as someone who just graduated with a CS degree and was also a peer tutor is to take the time to do your work and understand the code that you're writing. Too many times I see people slap shit together and then wonder why it doesn't work

[@ravipun9047]

same here *throws random stuff at it*

[@nicholaschua2300]

That last sentence was a mood

[@CorporateGamer]

this is me, took the time to actually go through material at a MOOC instead of my Master's material (which I didn't really understand), using time wisely to study the fundamentals definitely helped me, in writing code and debugging.

[@theotherdude1998]

But that's fun tho

[@XxUnraveledGamerxX]

LMFAO you just described 99% of CS majors

[@NicoleBernadette]

I’m starting college/uni this year in the Computer Science course!! This was so timely🥺🥰🤩

[@uglysandwich869]

I'm also a cs major. But where do you live makes a great difference. I'm from India and I have to study ancient computer stuff😑

[@hannahweaver2074]

Same :D

[@fernandagomez3485]

me tooo ! 🥺

[@testme7073]

Ditto

[@nya6260]

Me too good luck everyone 💗

[@zhaoyun255]

Another tip is to take your time. Don't force yourself into like 5-6 classes. 4 classes (3 majors, one elective) would be your best friend.

[@97Patok]

I'm in 4th year of my CS studies right now. Unfortunatelly, I needed to realize all of the stuff you mentioned on my own. I feel like in some cases it can be a little bit late. I just hope somebody would talk to me about this at the beggining. I would say to all new CS students: 'This will be harder than you think. But the balance is the most important thing'.

[@norohorvath4783]

Patrik, are you from the Czech Republic? I am hoping I can get to the Charles Uni, so if is there any chance that you are studying there....

[@97Patok]

@@norohorvath4783 Hi. Close enough, but nope. I'm actually from Slovakia and I attend Technical University of Košice there :)

[@atwilly270]

@@97Patok Hi. How many students are in your labs and practicals? and what i the students to teacher ratio? I just started CS course and we have around 300 students in the practicals at once and only 5-6 teachers. Thx

[@nolifezay4636]

Bro I suck at calculus

[@danwright718]

Another thing I've found helpful as a CS major is to make sure to capitalize on those required gen-ed classes (subjects like History, English, Philosophy, etc.). Having a spare 100-level "Intro to X" class in your workload during a tough quarter doing hours upon hours of Java/Python can really defray the pressure. Many of these are also just as good when taken online as well!

[@TravisGarnett]

Agreed, @Dan Wright!! Also, those types of classes [can] help to make you well-rounded person. =)

[@raexiu]

You are so, so correct. As someone who changed majors from philosophy to CS, I realized that these abstract and inner dialogue based backgrounds ( no matter how short the class) are pivotal towards a development in a “practical” tech field. I recommend taking these classes to my friends all the time and those who have always agree that it’s changed their view in both their work and personal lives

[@sloaneann3645]

I did this too! I completely agree it helps a lot to space the cs courses out in the beginning.

[@mannelynburgos5560]

Thought about doing this! Thanks

[@jadececi7653]

-College is great for networking Me not being able to go to college (physically) for 1.5 years and cant meet anyone

[@Error-ko6pp]

You're not alone in that one :( also that more than half of my class dropped out bc they didn't feel like online school was for them

[@deli5777]

@@Error-ko6pp I had a class start with about 15 ppl, down to 3 because of the difficulty of learning online. I almost dropped after catching covid too

[@obnoxiouscommenter6194]

6:38 yes! There's no use pushing yourself too hard. I thought grades were the most important, until the 4th semester where my health dropped so bad I've had to drag myself to classes, had doctor's appointments weekly, and spend a lot of my time in bed to recover. It's not pleasant at all.

[@Maandeeqq]

Hw relatable i too releazed grades dont matter in semester 4 , now im in 5th semester nd think everything gotta be better

[@HunDev_PL]

Actually when I push myself hard as fuck I discover completely new limits of my productivity and end up writing over 3000 lines of code a day lol (these numbers aren't overexaggerated in any way, that's all true especially when I am up to a deadline). And what's even more surprising is that I actually feel pretty good after this sort of work day. This is either a severe placebo effect of something is really wrong with me lol

[@AliMalik-yt5ex]

Great tips! I would also like to say that understanding logic is very important. My professor really stressed this in my first programming class. He said that he has interviewed graduates who got through their entire college career through trial and error. I think that he is right. Unless you can explain every single piece of your code, line by line, you don't really understand the logic behind it. In fact, he makes us go to the lab and the TA asks us to explain our code line by line if we want the full marks on the assignment.

[@dfla5472]

Woh, thanks, this was enlightening. I too had been mostly learning through trial and error; looks like i gotta shift the gears and start understanding the details/logics/concepts 💡

[@AliMalik-yt5ex]

@@dfla5472 Data Structures and Algorithms was really what helped me nail the logic. I won't say I am perfect but much better than I was when I had not taken it. You can watch free videos and there are also courses that are offered by different universities, top ones in the world.

[@atwilly270]

@@AliMalik-yt5ex Hi. How many students are in your labs and practicals? and what i the students to teacher ratio? I just started CS course and we have around 300 students in the practicals at once and only 5-6 teachers. Thx

[@Amegha]

thank you so much I've been feeling incredibly overwhelmed and stressed lately after switching my major into computer science during online school but this video really helped calm me down and get me excited about the future again

[@troyesguerra]

The KZbin algorithm recommending me this video is so timely! I just started my Master's / Graduate Studies journey in Computer Science. Surprisingly this is also applicable to Graduate Studies! Thank you so much for the informative Video mayuko!

[@Pilgrim182]

Aww Mayuko you are so mature, and your way to explain your points are so clear and understandable that just got me through all the video focused 100%. Really good advices thanks a lot!

[@nadsmarcelo8863]

Hello. Ms Mayuko! Thank you for another advice. I am very inspired to learn more about Computer Science ❤️

[@shibairui982]

I understand her pain during the college, coz I am going through the same thing. I also have to work like 20 hours a week, take 20 credits for timely graduation (coz I changed my major), and do Honors College stuffs (so overwhelming) and student org responsibilites.

[@rahuljain4398]

Never heard that good advice for the college. Thank you so much ♥️♥️

[@angelyndomingo1724]

just graduated high school and onto my cs journey in college! Thanks so much for this video!!!

[@atwilly270]

Hi. How many students are in your labs and practicals? and what i the students to teacher ratio? I just started CS course and we have around 300 students in the practicals at once and only 5-6 teachers. Thx

[@tanishayadav8531]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate her top, like it’s so classy 😍

[@guadalupemedina8713]

Thank you so much for this video! It helped so much! :)

[@enamadib4854]

I will be applying for BCs for the upcoming intake. The sheer idea of maintaining good grades and doing a part-time job always overwhelms me. This is so inspiring to see someone who did it

[@makisekuurisuu]

Thank you so much. I'll be starting uni after 2 months as a CS major ♡

[@fcsolis]

I love KZbin. There's so much good stuff to watch. This is my favorite of all. Thanks!

[@lizh.4237]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in college life and for the motivational advice that we all need to keep in mind and do. This is not for just CS majors but for all courses or programs in college. 😊💖 Do your best everytime and just be yourself. - note to self

[@michaelnguyen3159]

Thanks for talking about the comp sci road and the importance of college. Im trying to go to a prestigious private school to become a cardiac interventional radiology tech. It seems hard to get that networking. Im jot sure that many people would want to do this, but I’ll trh to keep that small circle and realistic to achieve my goals.

[@saajid8897]

Appreciate you sharing these golden pieces of advice. I myself am a CS major currently in my 2nd year of college and i find what you say very true

[@somalicinema4171]

Hey Mayuko ,thanks for putting out this amazing content

[@vlams_music]

Just finished my first year of CS degree last month. And I must say these tips are really gonna help through my sophomore and coming years too really appreciate it, Love from India 💕

[@chiragjain6484]

Hey, I am from India too !! Are you in a US University or an Indian one ??

[@vlams_music]

@@chiragjain6484 Indian

[@RealNaisuCinema]

Starting college TOMORROW I’m a nervous wreck right now the struggle is ahead oh god

[@jadons8875]

how was your first day?

[@RealNaisuCinema]

Jadon Soodoo it was ok boring as expected and seeing all of the due dates on a calendar like that made me stressed out lol also seeing all the work on the online stuff I feel like I should do it all right now

[@albertocrescini2076]

How’s going?

[@RealNaisuCinema]

Alberto Crescini so far so good. I’ve done 8 weeks of course work for my intro to computers class so I’m far ahead in that one and can focus on my other classes but other than that not much has happened

[@nomady4023]

@@RealNaisuCinema Sucks that you cant get the on campus experience

[@astr1sk170]

Thanks for posting this, next semester is my first year in college and I'm pretty nervous as it probobly won't be a normal experience

[@angelyndomingo1724]

same man x.x good luck!

[@rusal_23]

Im not good in programming but im already in 3rd year in CS . Sharing and Cooperation with classmates is very helpful lol . One for all , all for one 💪💪💪

[@zeath_zolaries3508]

Came for college advise but fell in love with your fun personality

[@Maria_farah]

Whose ready this year going a computer science uni🙈

[@spicewolf2523]

started CS in 2020 it is now 2021 since starting, experienced college and campus closure, forced online, loss of grades and so many more changes.. anyone else in a similar predicament my advice to you is to take a break and recuperate

[@wellchickensandnuggets2767]

i am starting my uni this year and damn you made me feel excited about it

[@eishaenan8771]

I loved her expressions!!❤

[@alski]

i definitely regret not socializing with comp sci peers, i had a great social life but not a lot of my friends/acquaintances had a comp sci background. i knew my stuff got a 4.0 gpa but just found most individuals at comp sci to be awkward or uninteresting, obviously a shallow statement. i don't think like that any more. i 100% missed out on great connections which I don't think is a massive negative right after graduation, but could help in the long run

[@imaneamine1492]

Hi I’m applying for CS. Can u plz tell me what I should start working on as a beginner?

[@jagadishkumar1192]

Love you mayuko big fan of you

[@StarsiteProgrammers]

Since the day I started to work with you, I know I've changed a lot which really helped me to become a better person inside and out. You are one of the reasons why I'm always trying my best. Thank you so much You know I appreciate you so much.

[@suisoffline]

thank you so much for your advice !!

[@kazilife8059]

Not only are your advices super practical, the presentation quality makes it super easy to grasp. Would you mind making a video addressing game developers, or those trying to pursue game development. Practical advices, best route (indie or jobs), (is it wise to pursue game dev in entry level or transition from say web development or sth that is conventionally considered more stable {I REALLY HOPE THAT IS NOT THE CASE}). Would very very much appreciate that, I am sure it would help a LOT of people in the same boat as I am. Thank you so much.

[@giodiomitaart4337]

Love it! Thanks for sharing Mayukooooo!

[@apollo87]

I am graduating with my CS degree in a couple of days, and I would say your advice is awesome! I did the same thing, and it worked out very well!!! Love watching your videos for extra dose of motivation and inspiration, Thank you !!!

[@ruthtilahun9088]

How was your journey of getting a CS degree? Was it hard as people say it is?

[@user-hz7xx8ud3z]

I'm not even in college. I'm a 15 year old high schooler who wants to be an ethical hacker and know as much as I can about computer. I'm thinking to start learning python by my own which I know will help me a ton in the future. I've learnt that learning coding is just like learning a new language so I will try my best. 👍

[@keiratan6801]

Hey! I'm a freshman, and I've been thinking about becoming a software engineer recently. I'm starting to learn Java to see if I'll enjoy coding and to see if CS might be right for me in the future

[@hkc3831]

you are damn right ,university is the best place to wide your relations ...!

[@prasangashrestha2428]

So refreshing to watch this in the morning. Keep up the good work Mayuko!!

[@JesusGarcia-dt3bg]

i like to watch your videos even tho i didnt study or work in CS but i like the topic and the way you explain it.

[@zoechirico7531]

i really needed this info

[@terrelthompson8548]

The triangle is attainable. Personally I keep my work/school for week days, and gym/social for weekend only to decompress the week.

[@cameronline3780]

I love it but at the same time it’s taking a huge toll on my mental health and social life currently. I am always stressed, my sleep schedule is wack, and I’m constantly turning friends down because I need to spend time on my assignments. Really starting to worry about my course load next semester too because it’s even worse

[@kikijammer]

I'm taking a CS degree. Kinda nervous but excited at the same time. Thanks for the tips.

[@3227998]

really solid recommendations

[@rockysworkout1242]

I just took BAR exam and gonna graduate law school this month. Your advices are vaild in law school, too. Should have watched it 3 years ago. Lol

[@CGalo13]

MAYUKO I LOVE YOU

[@anthonyanalytics]

I’m a CS minor and Innovation Management major. I enjoy college and I’m going into my senior year but I have not joined any clubs yet. I think I will join a few my senior year!

[@TravisGarnett]

@Anthony Loya: All the better to well-rounded-ness is my well-wish for you. (^_^)

[@piyushbharambe7494]

As always , wednesday night motivation done right . Thanks mayuko .

[@tanzimmostafa]

You are extremely sweet.Thanks for the advice!

[@lovemakesmehappy1]

As a Math-CS major at UCSD this video is very helpful.

[@fargoflagrant7796]

300k! congrats mayuko!

[@akizaizayoi4763]

I know that visual arts hobbies(drawing, 3D modeling, painting, etc.) are very unpopular hobbies for programmers and CS majors compared to music, working, out, etc. But personally, I find drawing and 3D modeling to greatly compliment my programming skills. Drawing is one of my favorite past times before. It helped train my attention to details. Because to be a programmer, you need good attention to details. It's good to take a break from programming every once in a while and do something like drawing. 3D modeling is a lot easier than drawing since it requires less skill but it needs you to know the functionalities of each options and tools. I could greatly relate 3D modeling to programming becomes both have automated feeling. 3D modeling also has those Arrays, Booleans, and the Nodes. In fact, 3D modeling in Blender can be done in Python because you can script it in that language! I honestly wish that more programmers wouldn't be afraid in trying their hand out in drawing or 3D modeling. It feels lonely for me to know that I am one of the very rare CS majors/programmers that love to do visual arts. Edit: Wow! I just realized that someone like me isn't so rare. So many incoming or current Computer Science students these days are into visual arts. Update on my situation: this pandemic is screwing up our financial situation. As a result I will stop going to college in favor of working in call centers which I honestly prefer since I just wanted a normal, simple life while pursuing my hobbies like drawing. At least compared to pursuing computer science in college, I won't have to force myself to learn something constantly that I don't like on my free time and I get to draw instead.

[@jennelle4545]

Yes! I'm also a CS major who want to also do art and 3D animation but I barely know anyone else who also has the same career goals and interests 😭 do you have an art ig i can follow mine is @jenoodly haha

[@Maandeeqq]

Same here have been interested in 3d modelling nd arts nd tbh i can relate to you

[@akizaizayoi4763]

@@jennelle4545 oh hey! Sorry but it sucks that YT didn't inform me of any YT replies from my comments. It's @armandnatestephen :)

[@akizaizayoi4763]

@@jennelle4545 it does feel lonely that almost all other fellow CS majors are into music. I mean, I do love to listen to music. But I prefer making visual arts over music for my hobby.

[@sharvarim6903]

@@akizaizayoi4763 sameeeee

[@eaintkhit6235]

Thank you so much for your amazing advice just before I commence my CS undergrad 💜! Really appreciate it!! I'm definitely going to take note of them 😁!!

[@saronnoah2002]

I’ve just changed my major from political science to computer science and this was really helpful!

[@ruthtilahun9088]

Good luck!

[@azmiihsan2768]

Why did you change your major? Is political science hard?

[@saronnoah2002]

@@azmiihsan2768 it’s not hard but it’s just not a lucrative degree and it has high unemployment rates

[@chieeyeoh6204]

Currently a second-year student in Medical Informatics( a very little ( bio + med + healthcare system ) + computer science ). I join in at the age of 27. I spend my entire time in the academy. I didn't join any society or club, my triangle is super narrow and sharp.

[@salmanabdi7614]

mayuko you re the best

[@smoldub]

You inspire me! 😄

[@MarkisCouch_1WhatJustHappen]

Nice video! Thanks ❤

[@hamidbluri3135]

I really like your videos.

[@tech4028]

valuable, more on networking!

[@bryanm210]

Thank you Mayuko for making this! I know that many others and myself appreciate these kind of college advice. At the end of the day I know I can get through this if I put the effort, time and dedication. As of now I still got one more year in High School and I'm trying to make the most out of it. While at the same time try to prepare a little and learn a little coding on my own (Python is the first language I want to learn). Thank You once again Mayuko!

[@alby7153]

Watching it from India hoping to get a best college

[@steffanxu10]

THANKS MAYUKO !!! IT HELPS ME SO MUCH !!! Currently stressing myself abt how can i maintain myself as me when i get into uni this october 🥺 and this vid of u saying that " just dont lose urself in the process " somehow teach me something 🥺 THANKS !!!!! STAY SAFEEEE

[@sabaann4356]

18 days for my first day as a CS student I'm so happy wish luck guys and if you have any more advices that will be great ❤️

[@happyperson4038]

Goodluck!

[@sabaann4356]

@@happyperson4038 thank u so much!

[@bakerct90]

I like the Adams Family look lol

[@arieltabuzojr2434]

Hahaha I never realized it 'till I saw ur comment

[@koxukoshu]

same

[@josephlee392]

Thanks for making this video! As a recent high school graduate, what would you say is the best way to make friends with upperclassmen in college? Usually it’s a bit more intuitive to make friends the same grade level because of classes and student organizations, but for upperclassmen relationships, it seems less intuitive. Thanks!

[@KianaToleratesU]

I took a whole year off just for my mental health (I was an undecided major my freshman year) and when I returned I'd made a decision to major in computer science.

[@idkwhatmynameis5592]

How’s it going

[@aaronaustrie]

Great tips

[@volodimirgnatiuc9018]

Great video! Thank you! Also I'm really wondering right now.. What is better: Online learning or in person?

[@yoursissyfahimaa]

I'll start college as a cs student and I wanted to prepare myself a bit. Thank you💓

[@Ahmadkhan-zs4vm]

If you are passionate about coding, then go for it.

[@SchuStats]

Wait this is so sick Im a freshman at ucsd and I just googled this video, what a coincidence we go/went to the same school

[@cregley8415]

im no where near getting ready for college but im already thinking about computer science for my major so

[@patrickrojo7105]

thanks Mayuko! i thought i was suscribed to your channel but it turns out I wasn't lol.. anyhow how important is/was GPA for HHRR at interviews?

[@wellynrose823]

2:50 is something I would've loved to have known

[@arr7825]

I'm a CS graduate but my prof during my college days were totally messed. I'm just like a kid who's very hunger to learn everything. When I was a college I'm pretty interested to web development, I'm learning python on my own but it's too hard since I don't have enough resources. In some university here in PH there's no such difference between IT and CS that's why I pity some CS graduate students

[@arr7825]

@ZINURU Welp since CS is a branch of Engineet expect that its a bit harder. But if you love logics and other stuff then don't hesitate to take CS course

[@arr7825]

@ZINURU I do have specially in your lower years, except for thesis days.

[@arr7825]

@ZINURU a project/portfolio

[@ankishgupta1517]

Congo for 300k 🔥❣️

[@simonribas4625]

girl got them cheekbones on fleek

[@andrewleong7613]

I love you mayuko

[@hybridhd7436]

I double majored in CS and Archaeology so I felt the burn pretty damn badly in college. I also got a master's degree for both which was interesting. I work 2 jobs, I'm a game dev and a museum curator. I'm only 25 and I feel old already, the kids that I have to take on tours will always be a pain.

[@crazyboy58]

Cap

[@fireloks6362]

This is very impressive, and you're only 25. HUGE props to you! :-)

[@mochismom7572]

I don’t know if it’s my fault or my professors maybe both. But I’ve been struggling in computer science. I do my work way later than I should but I also have a professor that basically makes the class as if it was self taught.

[@TomZentra]

You will have several professors that are just bad. I had an idiotic chairman that made us use a graduate level textbook for Discrete Math when we were in our junior year.

[@atwilly270]

Hi. How many students are in your labs and practicals? and what i the students to teacher ratio? I just started CS course and we have around 300 students in the practicals at once and only 5-6 teachers. Thx

[@donavanaziaka2722]

Hello Mayuko ! My advice will be an unpopular opinion about the college triangle but I recommend to focus more on socials and grades and limit the potential damage on your health. Grades will help u with better internship or to better understand the course. Social, as you said, will definitely be life breaker because it will give so many opportunities, lifelong friends and enjoyment during these years. Of course, if you are able to balance all 3, more power to you but if you can't, limiting damage on your health (try limiting less than 8h of sleep, not eating too much fast food, ...) might be the best compromise to have enjoyable college years. When you will start your first dev job, you can then focus more on personal growth and health since you have more free times outside of work. Not going too far on your health is the goal. Always with moderation. It will then be faster to recover and improve your health

[@shaheerziya2631]

Bruh. Nice hair! .... What shampoo do you use?

[@user-ie1rm8bh1q]

Your advice just helps a loooooo0t!

[@dragonneverdie]

I'm in my last year of university. While I've been hearing "Uni is the best place to get connections" ever since my freshman year, I don't really see how it lasts. How relevant are the connections to you and your future career? Making friends in club and societies is indeed fun but it just feels not that helpful to future development. Making friends in CS club feels a bit on-purpose? I made so many friends in first year and second year of uni from all over the places, but they didn't just quite last, because I have a capacity and I can't spend all my times to catch up with them, and friendship just fades away without regular catch up. Would love to hear some opinions.

[@MSneberger]

Hopefully you will find that when you come across those friends you made years from now that it will feel just like you saw them last week and you are still friends, so maybe if one of them is at a company you want to move to, or if you are at a company they want to move to that you might be able to help each other out. That is how networking works. It's not like having a husband or wife.

[@TomZentra]

You are right. Clubs and societies do not help your career. An internship is far more useful.

[@gregg6077]

Did you just ask what the point is in making friends? 🤣

[@KvngCam]

I know this isn’t related to computer science but I’m about to take computer applications and I’m just wonder what I should be expecting I’m kinda new

[@iam0_o301]

I went to university for 1 and a half year and then had to quit for some situation. While I was away from academic, I self-touch my self web dev and eventually got a real job in the industry. And then now I am back to university, I kinda experienced most of the things before about the uni, especially the coding things. So they don’t seem to excite me anymore, I feel so bored, all the people near me are just amateur freshman (i dun mean i am mature and know everything, but you get the idea) , I am just finding it hard to enjoy the university life like a student

[@ericdee454]

Hi Mayuko, I'm going to study for information system engineering course in diploma. Can you explain this course to me?

[@user-et4gs5jj5m]

im abt to be a senior in high school and have been thinking abt doing computer sciences in college. any advice for my high school senior year to prepare?

[@MikeTheGreatCC12]

Are you going to take or have took CS classes in high school? If not, I recommend to do so because that will help you get a good foundation and intro into CS. Also, make sure you you talk with your college advisor early and get you class schedule all figured out.

[@raiza4996]

Try taking a Harvard course on CS50 or sth(they're offering ones for free now). You'll get an idea of what you'll learn.

[@TomZentra]

Study chemistry and physics. CS departments require these courses as part of their curriculum. A lot of CS majors have no experience in these courses so they flunk out of college.

[@Adam-oo2fj]

“Don’t waste time” that’s all I’m going to say.

[@yashbansal1414]

But the problem is in this year my whole country(India) is in lockdown and no compney is hiring this year 😭😭😭 I don't know what's the future of student like us of tier 3 college.

[@haricharanpal1761]

Hey buddy dont be sad.just work hard and hope for the best. Btw i keep seeing you everywhere.😊

[@Ignatius98]

Mrs. Mayuko...thanks for the information about your college experience. What I am really interested in is, "How does it feel to be an American of Asian descent?" I am asking because my wife is Asian and so is my son, multi-ethnic thanks to me. I am part Asian but my African American heritage stands out beyond my European/Asian heritage. What advice would you give as to what can help an Asian child feel safe and seen in an environment where it is predominantly White? Any ideas are appreciated from your perspective, Ma'am! Thanks and may God bless you and your husband always!

[@hellomayuko]

Hi Dexter, thanks always for your support!!! I have two ideas here - one is to have open and honest conversations with your son about race, culture, and heritage. In my teenage years, it was really hard for me to understand who I was culturally, and the friends I surrounded myself with during that time really helped me to gain perspective. My parents also were the ones who taught me everything I know about Japanese culture, and it helped to talk to them about how to put my Japanese identity in reference with my American one. In the end I realized that being bi-cultural in my case would mean that I would always be between two cultures, but it also meant that I could also choose my favorite parts from each to lead my life. Having conversations with your son and wife I think could really help him feel seen and make sense of himself and the world, especially as he starts asking questions about who he is. The other thing I would say is to introduce him to role models, especially those he identifies with. I found mine through Asian American youtubers who were popular in the late 00's and early 10's, and it really helped to be able to look up to people who were a little older, looked like me, and had similar experiences as I did. The fact that you're asking this question to begin with means that your son already has the support of his family which is incredible, so I hope you all can grow together on this journey!

[@TravisGarnett]

Great convo. here, Dexter & @@hellomayuko!! ❤️ (^_^)

[@Ignatius98]

You are really my role model, Ma’am! You are a software engineer and this will be my career in the very near future. My wife, Maria, and I both show your videos to our son, Zion, and he chuckles now. I am looking for an Asian American Alliance near us to give our son plenty of individuals who will look like him. I want to live for 6 months stateside and 6 months in South Korea or Singapore. I studied Japanese for 7 years but I need to learn Mandarin and Korean so we will have more choices. Thanks again and I hope that you know that you are amazing to our family! Take care and have fun with hubby before everything opens back up! Enjoy your quiet time together! Be blessed!

[@itz__Yubi]

Please make a video for MS in the US as a CS undergrad please🙏

[@CodeRay]

This is really awesome advice! Wish I knew this before graduating :(