My Computer Science Degree in 8 Minutes

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In this video I talk through my four years spent as a computer science major at Boston University: all the classes I took, the grades I got, my software engineering internships and more! If you're new to my channel, consider subscribing for lifestyle, cinematic vlogs of my life in LA :)
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00:00 Freshman Year
03:36 Sophomore Year
05:19 Junior Year
08:18 Senior Year

[@jedcal]

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[@avgSE81]

Make programming tutorials please, Jed!

[@tutu-cr6zi]

you know what? i think you are gay

[@baronlane992]

peenoise pala to ehh

[@ameiradaud8361]

Really appreciate your time but hi you need rest 💜

[@ameiradaud8361]

Really appreciate your time but hi you need rest 💜

[@JasonJia11]

Finally, the first guy on YT that's not a straight A overachiever student at an elite T15 school. I quit school after struggling and finding out I had ADHD, I've been wanting to learn programming/CS topics, this video helped put things into perspective that I can still make it even if I'm not a top student at a top school. Thanks for the video!

[@seethetruth7427]

yooo same, i quit school (altho just temporarily) due to adhd. my grades are hella mid but i got v interested in programming, so i took a udemy course and watched cs50 stuffs. im now doing a full stack development internship :D u can def make it!!

[@priscila5370]

Man, I feel you. I'm in my third year, a transfer student from a community college, and now studying at a big boi school. I changed my major from Psychology to CompSci and oh man idk what I'm doing but I'm trying to figure it out. All while having ADHD too

[@pritpalbhullar3949]

​@@priscila5370 hey can you tell which school you transferred to because I'm also transferring from a community college

[@trumpadon]

@@seethetruth7427good luck man

[@ryugakishatu6372]

Your neurodivergence likely helped you in learning real quickly. Very common with folks who have ADHD, Aspergers or similar conditions

[@Orashi88]

This was the most relatable “My CS Degree in x minutes” I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@jedcal]

every other person that did this vid had all A's ahhah

[@timahern1017]

Hahaha this is so true. Everyone else went to some insane university and got a 3.85 and above. This guy actually seems normal.

[@savenstudies7650]

🥰🥰

[@ibukunokunoye4795]

forreal

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

So good

[@amasud7]

lmao the cinematic "serious" intro, absolute banger

[@sleepclub1999]

“Time stays long enough for those who use it.” ~Leonardo Da Vinci

[@WilliamNot]

I love how relatable your comment was “that your grades were average for CS” one of the reasons why I didn’t go the CS route was because I didn’t think I had good enough grades to get through it. When I think back at it, I should have done it anyways

[@shawn651]

Do you need stellar grades to compete in this major?

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

@@shawn651 not rlly cause 90% of the degree are like completely new concepts lol

[@janicezhang4162]

thanks jed! you made me realize that it’s not always about the grades. there’s so much more to life.🙂

[@difanaufal]

YES!

[@lux27.42]

ofc, grades just number..

[@jdreels1530]

I don’t know anything about software engineering but I still watched the whole video. I’m always down to any content!

[@ShayC143]

Same! 🤣

[@difanaufal]

me too 😂

[@jedcal]

real ones

[@whyterider7819]

Never seen his channel b4 (only saw him in one of Kelly’s vids) but still watched the whole thing (also not into software engineering lol)

[@spamlogs2701]

Tf this gotta do with software engineering

[@vladba7372]

Very transparent KZbinr, always great content, I’m an accountant major and I love your videos

[@jedcal]

thanks 🙂

[@jocelyn4520]

Accounting major? Omg I have to retake managerial accounting hahaha. Props to you

[@marinettemasyrenaud8742]

Ahhh,a well spent 9 minutes and 30 seconds. REally helpful and really motivative.

[@DFN21_]

Thanks for posting computer science! As part of your fellow programmer audience it’s really appreciated :). (PS I really enjoy your cinematic content just as much btw)

[@kmae]

that intro was so awesome! the acting and narration was immaculate

[@hemalmunbodh1007]

What a chill and easy-going person. Presents things as they are...I love your mindset, mate. Keep it up!

[@hnyii]

By far the most interesting set of CS classes from the vids of this kind that I've watched.

[@nateshan7630]

As a freshman majoring in cs at bu, this is a really informative video

[@heirtothethroneofmonke5863]

That beginning was a cinematic masterpiece

[@roshanigladson9331]

Ooof finally someone who never had prior experience in coding before college. I feel super overwhelmed given soo many ppl I know have had experience and all.

[@Proterzen]

Love your content jedcal, keep it up. I appreciate your honesty in showing the grades you received, including explaining the courses that stood out to you during your attendance at BU. Edit: It for sure makes me more comfortable with my academic performance - how I'm not the only average guy out there.

[@Zaii_3]

Dear Jed, I'm a ComSci student but I don't really watch you because you're into Computer Science, but I watch you just because. I really enjoy your daily vlogs and videos, obviously its a plus when computer science is involved, just like when you made that messaging app that looks like discord. My point is that don't be too conscious of your viewers and just make videos and follow your heart!

[@jedcal]

thanks for saying this 🙏

[@sushanthrao6338]

This is kinda making me start doing my side projects ✌️✨

[@asianafia18]

This dude skin is so perfect-

[@TungPhan-ez5ur]

I do admire you, your lifestyle and your mindset. Takecare. Love from Vietnam

[@jedcal]

thanks man

[@moyndebs6759]

I’m a Geology graduate. In another life & with another high skill I would’ve loved to be a computer science graduate. You guys are genius. ✊👍

[@tim3line]

Too often do i get recommended videos from A+, 10 internship or so CS majors. It's nice to get a far more relatable content creator in my feed.

[@kinchan7558]

that intro be so relatable

[@nathannyawaya]

Jed your cinematic intro,,,,, uuuhh!!! absolutely fire

[@ramoskyleroa3856]

Feels like a movie! 100000/10

[@Emily_Garcia]

I identified with the part of "not having enough experience in the field," but after you shared your internships it was like "well, it takes time, but keep looking for new opportunities." It was encouraging, thanks! Spanish! 😱 Great! A dejar comentarios en español 🎉🎉

[@GtooU]

The mediocre grades don't measure your wealth, your drive and determination and positive outlook measure your wealth. And in my opinion you are FILTHY RICH .... keep up excellent Vlog and stories; whether they be lifestyle, tech, or just babble - you got this!

[@jedcal]

i appreciate that!!!

[@nataliepluto]

king of cinematic intros

[@beefybeef354]

Im out here freaking and learning about programing on my freshman year of highschool thinking that everyone was supposed to have some bg knowledge about coding and stuff. Thankyou i wont stress about it anymore, i will learn about it but not as stressfull anymore.

[@olafwillner6660]

Thank you so much, I am taking very similar classes and it’s nice to see your performance in them

[@jedcal]

you got this

[@insculption7107]

I just started and I am a freshman, it makes me feel a lot better to know that someone else didn't have their resume ready. I started HTML, CSS, and JS on my own and am doing to website/resume thing now so I can practice web development all through out college along with other stuff that I learn so I can put all of my projects on there kind of like a show case.

[@shawn651]

How was it so far?

[@insculption7107]

@@shawn651 so far it is going okay but I am taking a C++ now and I have to focus full time on that because it is actually difficult.

[@MS31468]

@@insculption7107how is it now?

[@andrean40]

Update?

[@fcsolis]

Awesome. Good young man. I hope my 13-year old does something similar. Thanks!

[@MohammedMohammed-rr8jh]

starting part is sick

[@sumitapathak2900]

Everything is better in Boston

[@lephuongbui6383]

You're the first CS graduate on KZbin that doesn't make me feels unreal.

[@TheD4rkWings]

Thanks for raching out!

[@smruthis290]

This helped me tqsm.. your are very inspiring ❤love from India

[@caszmos]

"I'm Filipino." Subscribed lol. Love from the 🇵🇭

[@catsucatto760]

Barely understood the subject of this video but will still watch it anyway!!

[@jedcal]

ur amazing

[@laverykidslavery]

Always called it 's' 'q' 'l' but 'sequel' sounds a lot cooler

[@terryqokov6999]

Glad I watched this. Makes me feel a bit less uneasy.

[@ahmedmike1772]

This is actually usefull for me First semester of college is really confusing Thanks jed

[@jedcal]

definitely! u got this

[@valeg8664]

The first 20 sec I thought it was an ad and I was reading through the comments

[@ggcharlie8511]

prayers that you stay on the lifestyle side of yt

[@jedcal]

i will definitely stay there

[@jojoseutopia1180]

Fellow Guamanian here 🤙I'm a junior in high school rn so hearing u share ur experience coming fr Guam reassures me that I'll be fine going to college in the States!

[@rachelding5682]

Not a CS student or interested in CS/engineering at all but I still love watching all of your videos!!!!

[@berniezhong]

Love the intro man, I love the lifestyle and coding videos but keep on doing what you do man, I want to eventually be able to do lifestyle similar to you. Keep up the great vids man

[@jedcal]

thanks bernie!

[@hashaamzafar487]

Dope, got into Computer engineering in UBC and plan to minor in CS, that was really helpful

[@omarchavez2065]

This was an amazing video Jedcal. Thank you for your honesty and authenticity

[@King-tp6ui]

Goodluck Kababayan!!

[@Andrew-mm5qn]

Thank you for this video!!! Current BU cs student and this gives me a lot of hope

[@Steven-hp4hy]

Making me think to do this over law school

[@kamic3159]

I was so surprised to see Guam in this video. I am also applying to a university for Computer Science coming from Guam so hopefully I get in!

[@coderandcream]

Same here, I wish I paid more attention to Data Structures and Algorithms

[@jedcal]

yupp

[@devenvbok6153]

A long journey ahead as an engineer. Enjoy the ride & Congrats

[@isaiahhendrix7392]

What is that emoji

[@angelitoderama4378]

I didn't fully realized how I let my college days went by just like that until now. Dang all I did was sleep in the class.

[@jedcal]

it's not over yet ☝️

[@angelitoderama4378]

Its over 4 years ago when I graduated haha now I spent my days enjoying my work 💯

[@ryankbr]

one of my favorite videos on the channel!

[@pythonmini7054]

The only reason I with his vedios...(the vedio quality💥💥)

[@afs8908]

You always get cool classes while I'm here getting physics and chemistry on the first year of computer engineering lol.

[@jesusismysavior7487]

Computer engineering is different from computer science.

[@logeshwarad2136]

Commenting for the algorithm

[@untitledrebellion]

ur legit the coolest person on youtube

[@jedcal]

no u r

[@petergreis]

Well done! Boston University, MSc CS, class of ‘93

[@laurapereira8056]

I loved the la la land theme song in the background haha nice touch

[@codingboy2254]

Damn I miss Devon Crawford !!!!

[@kunsergio117]

Thank you for sharing! I am also trying to decide on Boston U as my university and i am very interested in software development and your video really helped me gain some insight as to how it might be like, and what internships might be like!

[@beasttboiii]

Been watching Data Nerds, and CS grads. First time seeing one from GU! Good content brotha

[@jedcal]

Ayyy thanks 🇬🇺

[@aminah.03]

Aot soundtrack played just about when I was going to leave LOL. Good video.

[@markjoebidar8417]

Hoping to be noticed.. I'm a big fan from the PH

[@jefferddaniel1989]

I was about to skip the grammarly sponsor part, but I was like, "nahhhh, gotta help out the homie Jed" lol

[@jedcal]

hahah you the man

[@user-kb7yw1ki5i]

I use Grammarly everyday, it's awesome.

[@spencerhuang_]

To be honest, I think most of the cs classes in BU are pretty interesting!

[@NandoDevlop]

You're an inspiration for me, btw hello from Brazil 🇧🇷 💖

[@laugh6581]

Thanks Jed, this was really insightful

[@jedcal]

of course

[@Shantanu890]

It useful Thanks from India

[@reprovedcandy]

"I dont regret any of the decisions I made" ... *me thinking about my marketing major & regretting everything*

[@KristalMatt]

Always enjoy your video, even though I don't know anything about computer science 👌🏼

[@HarisHussain]

You're my favorite KZbinr.

[@jedcal]

This is my favorite comment

[@rachitvyas5469]

So waiting for this video 🤙🏻Thank you for all the explanations 😎

[@jedcal]

of course

[@rachitvyas5469]

@@jedcal Thank you jedcal im also doing major in Software development your videos always motivates me to study more ❤️

[@W1nt3r_.]

sick intro 👌

[@hakimpalanggalan6329]

Discord gang! 🙌🏻

[@ERIC-cg6up]

Pretty inspired! Freshman study cs in taiwan

[@Tourist-hj1ib]

Great content , would love to see more .

[@jonathanjayarreola1710]

I'm an architecture grad and I think that CS is the future so I'm here considering taking other path 😂 Thanks for these info re: CS Curriculum.

[@Eunice_Tavares]

Omg! I’m in the middle of my architecture degree but I’m burned out lol & am thinking of switching to cs

[@ShanRizwan]

college coder jed unlocked

[@The2378AlpacaMan]

A whole semester 10 hours a week learning functions and for loops. Many college classes (not just cs) make things way more complicated than they need to be. In some cases, people get so wrapped up in the complication that they don't even understand the fundamentals.

[@zaraki942]

This is with math also this junior year all students in my school class failed algebra 2 because teacher complicates too much and college is way worse

[@annamaedeluna1215]

wanted to take CS soon this gives me ideas!💙

[@cosnut_]

That intro lol, loved it!

[@jedcal]

😆

[@stefanbaumann520]

Started following you for the CS videos, so rly enjoyed this one!

[@choooo1235]

I also think about getting a job in other countries and I don't know why you are inspiring me quite alot😂😂 Have a good day Jadcal

[@Cj-tg3ms]

Just started my first semester (uni) I have one intro comp class and these assignments are already kicking my ass 😩

[@jedcal]

i feel that

[@rodel8541]

Discord gang thread!!

[@zeronotjelo]

Discord gang!

[@harshilsolanki8741]

100k soon!

[@kxngsage8807]

Not even started the video but can tell its helpful

[@boyk4265]

Thank you so much

[@LouisDuran]

LOL. Guam! I was born there and went to school at Inarajan and GCC. I graduated in California though. Also did CS at UC Santa Cruz.

[@hyunsukiee3464]

I'm also a first-year student who took BS CS in college. In a week one of my friends drop out and I feel lonely in this course but, I will pursue this because I'm an aspiring Software Engineer. Hope to survive 🙏

[@urekmazino3697]

I'm confused. So you can be a software engineer too once you finished CS? I thought they were separate things, no?

[@orangelemonkiwi6592]

@@urekmazino3697 software engineer is a profession, anyone can be one as long they have the skill:/

[@damilareolawaye4303]

Great content bro..... I feeel good watching your video

[@tchogon4692]

That's crazy, graduating in CS to work with front-end? wow, what an overkill