MY EXPERIENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG VS WETHINKCODE

[@lindokuhlerajuili5450]

I think a gap year is very important after leaving high school so that you just sit down and think about what you want to do from there, research and gather as much information as you can about opportunities available to you, weigh in your options and what works for you, but also keeping in mind that none of it will take too much of your time to live and breathe and that it also does not mess up your mind. I too major in mathematics and stats, then swapped stats for computer science. I must say, It is crap and I am through. Now I am just ready to start over somewhere else. "The sun will rise and we will try again" ☀️

[@TheBrandCodes]

Absolutely true, gap year is very important. Get all the other stuff like a license and passport while you discover who you are and what interests you and have researched enough. So I 100% agree.

[@wisemanmabusela6524]

We learn through experience, and we should appreciate the problems we face cause they wake us up, I was not a fan of research but last year I found out what was suitable for me because of the challenges I faced at varsity. I've been doing Comp and Electronics engineering at ukzn, it's been hell, this year is my final year but I'll take a break to focus on project codeX, we think code or get a software development learnership.

[@TheBrandCodes]

True, I think they are part of our growth because if they didn’t happen, we wouldn’t realise our max potential.

[@happygrace8065]

I can relate 😭... First year in Cs n infomatics.. I'm seeing flames. Ayih

[@TheBrandCodes]

You will get better 🤞🏾

[@optiflowx]

Hi Nobantu, I hope you well. I am currently a student at UP, pursuing a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. I must admit, however, that I am facing considerable difficulties in my studies. While I have performed admirably in all of my computer science modules, both in practical applications and theoretical concepts, however, a failure in one module could lead to my exclusion from the university because I chose not to do Stats and Physics/Chemistry as my electives. Frankly, the challenges I am facing in mathematics have been quite overwhelming. As I write this message, I am preparing for two supplementary mathematics exams scheduled for this week. Although I am putting forth my utmost effort, I cannot deny that I have no desire to pass these exams. It may sound amusing, but my passion for mathematics and school has been greatly diminished by my experience at this university. Paradoxically, I am hoping for exclusion as the most suitable solution, given the financial implications associated with my bursary. Deregistering would necessitate repayment, making exclusion a more logical outcome since it would not be entirely of my own volition. On a more positive note, I wanted to inform you that I recently applied to WTC and successfully completed the test/exam required for admission to their bootcamp. This achievement occurred a mere two days ago. I have also enrolled in their six-day bootcamp, which is scheduled to commence in 2 weeks' time. Although I possess significant programming experience, I intend to approach the bootcamp with a beginner's mindset, ready to learn and absorb knowledge anew. Please wish me luck!. #RoadToWTCGraduate

[@TheBrandCodes]

I understand fully how you feel. And all the best with WeThinkCode 💫

[@optiflowx]

Thank you for your response. You're very much appreciated. 🫶

[@emmanuelzwane2765]

I'm currently doing Computer Science (extended) in UJ. I so wish more people would share such insightful videos about the course as it prepares us for what is coming. Great video btw.

[@TheBrandCodes]

All the best with your degree 💫 Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Leaksallday]

Did u apply for the extended version or they offered it to you after u didn’t qualify for the main or? Which maths did u do?

[@emmanuelzwane2765]

@@Leaksallday i just applied for it. I did maths pure and with level 5. i qualified for the other one but decided not to.

[@lwazi600]

Yoh Emmanuel quick question bro where does doing computer science(extended) going to benefit you rather than doing computer science for 3 year like what is the difference???

[@emmanuelzwane2765]

@@lwazi600 sho, i opted for the extended 'cause it take small portions of the modules to do and so by that, they are easier to pass.

[@mlondichule5363]

Girl, I just like your sincerity, because of your honesty wrt your goal with your channel, I couldn't it but subscribe. Thank you for shearing experience. As an entrepreneur in the technology business, we need more young people like you. All the best for your future.

[@TheBrandCodes]

Thank you so much

[@TheBrandCodes]

Don’t forget to help me get to 2000 subscribers 💫

[@enochajani]

you passed it

[@TheBrandCodes]

@@enochajani yes I did 😃

[@matshidisofaith2286]

Wow u wr once clueless dis z motivating thank you

[@bigdchronicles8773]

By the end of the first semester last year I went to WTC boot camp, I was doing well but I decided to stick to UJ where I'm majoring in Computer science and informatics.. For me I did do IT in high school for 3 years that prepared me for computer science 1 and informatics 1.. I don't knw about 2🙃

[@TheBrandCodes]

You will definitely do well til you graduate. 💫

[@SuperTsoka]

Fellow Mathematician🤙🏾😂🤕 I had a very similar experience at UP, but WTC came through to save the day🎉🎊😭 Insightful video for anyone who is an anxious student👍🏾

[@TheBrandCodes]

I am glad you can relate 😃 Thank you 🙂

[@josephine6585]

I am thinking of doing this coz I can't with UP😹

[@kgabisopoto5039]

hey did you do it virtually?

[@mogaungobeni-bg7gq]

Trust me I went through the exact same thing, I was also living at Cornerstone, but I enjoyed res life...yoooh i honestly get you 😂😂

[@TheBrandCodes]

It’s funny how so many people relate 🤣

[@LebohangGladys-y5r]

I feel like i am you right now😢...im currently doing my third year in BCom Information Systems well im too ashmed to even tell people the degree im doing ,coz i feel like i am very weak when it comes to coding and honestly i feel like this will be a problem once i get a job😢 considering to apply at WTC next year ..well after seeing this video I'm definitely going to apply thank you so much sis❤

[@TheBrandCodes]

You are welcome. But you can always become a business analyst if you struggle with code. Plus your degree allows that.

[@lesegoleso4918]

So pretty 😭 🖤

[@TheBrandCodes]

Thanks

[@sfundoshabalala6069]

I love your resilience though, did Computer engineering and my first year class only had 5 girls, 2nd semester there was only 2 left

[@TheBrandCodes]

Eish that’s sad hey 💔 I really wish they could stick it through.

[@sfundoshabalala6069]

lol loved the video. I was also depressed in varsity, the pressure is too much there. Didnt even get a chance to get a girlfriend throughout my varsity life, never attended even one varsity bash or freshers party etc. I was just always exhausted and depressed. Mind you i do not have social anxiety, i make friends easily. but varsity drained the life out of me

[@TheBrandCodes]

I’m glad you could relate, varsity pressure is really different hey. Do you think the social sacrifices we make are worth it?

[@sfundoshabalala6069]

I am a very social person. I love interacting with people. So for me I really don't think It is worth it

[@lufunomashau2992]

Currently im registered for Computer science and stats...there's so much maths in this course, well i used to enjoy math in high school but now i just feel like it's unnecessary, it's boring me... Arg

[@TheBrandCodes]

I fully understand hey, but you will need to find people to work with to make everything easier or else you will end up hating it and be miserable.

[@lwazisomtsewu356]

I want to do that next year 😂😂😂 how is it ?

[@lufunomashau2992]

@@lwazisomtsewu356 so far is okay hey. Just maths um having issues with

[@lesegoleso4918]

Your UJ experience is everything I felt when I was at Wits before I washed out. 😣😣 Only going back to school this year to study Software Development and I already feel better because this time I actually know what I want. 🔥🤞🏾

[@TheBrandCodes]

I think we rush to varsity after matric without discovering who we are and what we want. But again, blacks can’t really afford to have gap years because of black tax. 😞

[@lesegoleso4918]

@@TheBrandCodes It's a lot hey.

[@maburwanejohannes4647]

It's very rare for someone to master programming on first attempt without having any prior knowledge of programming. Most people who get into computer Science even though they may not admit they have some background in programming whether VBA or Scratch. But once you understand programming you'll enjoy it😅 I began playing with programming using Scratch for kids, then VBA, Java, Python then settled for R programming since I'm in the field of Actuarial Science dominated by data science. The most difficult programing language for me was Java💔

[@TheBrandCodes]

That’s true, and for some it takes quite some time.

[@yolokazinogantsho8111]

I disagree. Programming was understandable for the first experience. I never did it at high school. I started it at UJ. I passed mostly because of practicals

[@TheBrandCodes]

It’s not the same for everyone, most people struggled.

[@respect-dev-w7n]

Still helpful content in 2024.thank you

[@TheBrandCodes]

Glad to hear it!

[@lindokuhlemkhonza7198]

Currently watching this video at the UJ library studying for the computer science exam and I'm miserable😒

[@TheBrandCodes]

I’m sorry, do not give up hey. Try to find reasons why you chose the course. 💫

[@IJuniorX_X]

zakhala😅

[@user-a554]

You always give me so much hope

[@TheBrandCodes]

I am so grateful

[@heykaybee3]

Really enjoyed this video - so relatable and funny!

[@TheBrandCodes]

I’m glad you did

[@multi-am]

Oh, girl! I did Geology and I didn't enjoy it. I just wanted to pass. Now I am doing computer science and Mathematics which I enjoy, and know what I want to do when I am done with it even though it needs more time I am happy☺

[@TheBrandCodes]

I am so glad hey. And I am happy you realized earlier.

[@kamogelomogoba2743]

Me an you are the same bro

[@physimanuel158]

Doing pew Maths,stats and physics is headache because you do everything from theory. you cant be a doctor without theory. But then adding computer sciences on top is catastrophic because you won't be having a module that gives you a break.

[@TheBrandCodes]

True, true.

[@zinhlezwane8353]

Coding in uni made me so depressed but I want to study it again...learn ..but I have no aspirations of being a software developer

[@TheBrandCodes]

Confusing a bit, you just want to do it just…?

[@zinhlezwane8353]

Most jobs even if it's nontech kind of require one to have those skills and knowledge..am more databases and architecture..Frontend-end person

[@mphoreuben]

@@zinhlezwane8353 I think you should explore careers in data. Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Data Analyst.

[@emmanuelsoglo7185]

@@mphoreuben What course do you need to do to qualify to be a data engineer, data science etc .Is that Bcom Statistics?

[@tinker2054]

@emmanuelsoglo7185 you can do maths and Stats , compsci , econometrics , actuarial science amongst others to work in data science and Quant work.

[@rivoningo]

Computer science 1 & 2 were a pain for me as well 😭

[@TheBrandCodes]

They should do peer to peer as well 🤞🏾

[@rivoningo]

@@TheBrandCodes definitely!

[@BecomingSensei]

YOH NOT ME LAUGHING AT HOW YOUR CAREER CHANGES WERE IN VARSITY. I AM ACTUALLY ON MY 4TH COURSE NOW... DID NOT GRADUATE ANY. BUT I AM ON MY SECOND YEAR NOW, PLANNING TO FINISH MY IT DEGREE NEXT YEAR. I WOULD REALLY LIKE A CHAT WITH U XEM😂 YOH HAI AT VARSITY THERE IS DEFINETLY NO TIME TO UNDERSTAND ANYTHING 😅

[@TheBrandCodes]

Going to varsity made me realise how important a gap year is because if you don’t take it you’ll take it in varsity 😂

[@Thato-wt9rd]

Can someone plz help me understand why u need an APS of 43+ for the same thing at Wits? What does it have that UJ doesn’t?

[@TheBrandCodes]

🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ChessTacticsLab]

Wits calculate its APS differently hence they have 43+ APS and also it has to do with demand and supply.

[@yolokazinogantsho8111]

Wits is cray-cray

[@MarkDC734]

Literally describing every gripe and blunder of varsity, ahahaha great way to sum up all the craziness, confusion and uncertainty !!!

[@TheBrandCodes]

Haha yeah

[@tshepangmolefe9743]

💞 thank you for this video

[@TheBrandCodes]

I am glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏾

[@zinhlezwane8353]

I feel like uni is like that ...do assignment pass and u have not learnt or mastered your main principles

[@TheBrandCodes]

True true.

[@aphiwembotho864]

lol we all like mathematics until its time to do mathematics1B in uj then its flames all the way, then theres dr du toit in computer science will confuse you on another level...in conclusion i feel you girl

[@TheBrandCodes]

Maths 1 was great to be honest. It’s maths 3 where you start seeing flames, real analysis and discrete maths showed me flames.

[@sfundoshabalala6069]

C++ is still my favorite

[@TheBrandCodes]

Lol that’s cool

[@NgceboNgubane-x6z]

Can I please ask something when does learning starts, for 2024 application specifically

[@TheBrandCodes]

I honestly don’t know hey

[@ezilemzilikazi215]

I'm doing business information technology . Can I change to computer science ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

I am not sure hey, you’ll need to go to your faculty to find out.

[@abrahammajila789]

Is it for south Africans only?

[@TheBrandCodes]

WeThinkCode?

[@abrahammajila789]

@@TheBrandCodes yes

[@kabelomoiloa2962]

No Abraham you can apply if you're not a South African Citizen, provided you have a work/study permit

[@user-a554]

We Think Code 🕯️🕯️🥺

[@TheBrandCodes]

🙏🏾

[@htech_agen]

Is level 5 on maths going to be enough? For me to be admitted at uj

[@TheBrandCodes]

I don’t know hey, you would have to check the prospectus

[@htech_agen]

I'm talking for computer science

[@TheBrandCodes]

It changes, hence I say check the prospectus.

[@melusimkhize3109]

Meal allowance and accommodation is provided wen you are a student at we think code? If yes what can I do to get helped?

[@TheBrandCodes]

No it’s not provided.

[@TheBrandCodes]

But you get a stipend.

[@melusimkhize3109]

@@TheBrandCodes thank you but what is a stipend

[@nkosinathimlangeni3472]

We think code says it want a password what should I do

[@TheBrandCodes]

Password for? Email WeThinkCode

[@nkosinathimlangeni3472]

@@TheBrandCodes after I right my email the next process is password

[@pierrejohson5373]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I can attest to your experience also🤣. I went to UJ but I did Mechanical engineering. I want to change career, I was considering Bsc Computer science & Informatics / go to Wethinkcode. After I watch your video, is clear that you recommend wethinkcode more, which is great but I want to know do those did Computer science get paid the same as those graduated from Wethinkcode?

[@TheBrandCodes]

It honestly differs with skill and company.

[@pierrejohson5373]

That's better then. I was thought one should pursue computer science part-time if salary different is big🤦‍♂️. Do they recognise coursera causes?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Uhm no.

[@TheBrandCodes]

You just have to be good in whatever you say you are good at

[@pierrejohson5373]

How do I prove that? I should've Github profile then upload projects there?

[@babygrandadplays]

Do you have a community group of developers to assist people who are still new and want assistance with their code. Coming back to your point of associating with people who do the same thing I would like to connect with more developers so that I don't get smashed by this code alone

[@TheBrandCodes]

I have actually been thinking about creating one hey.

[@babygrandadplays]

@@TheBrandCodes Can I join? 🤭

[@TheBrandCodes]

Maybe we can start it together. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@babygrandadplays]

@@TheBrandCodes I like that idea. How about a slack or discord server ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

I think discord would work.

[@compton8301]

Interesting differences!

[@TheBrandCodes]

Lol yeah

[@tumishangpraising]

Wow I love your video. Is there much difference between going to WTC and going to varsity?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Thank you, yes there is. WTC is a tuition free and peer to peer program. Qualifications and years are also different depending on which qualification you’ll be doing at varsity.

[@tumishangpraising]

@@TheBrandCodesBetween the two which one do you mostly prefer?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Lol I expressed it on the video but it’s based on my experiences.

[@tumishangpraising]

😂😂😂My bad. After graduating didn't you have a hard time finding a job

[@biac_torrid]

Hi What coding language do you learn at UJ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Hi It was C++, Java then python

[@sinqobile6116]

Heyy I applied to Uj for a Diploma in Business Information Technology for 2022 but I'm considering going to WeThinkCode first even though I still have to do the bootcamp in a few months because I literally can't afford varsity at all and bursaries keep rejecting me 💔. I'm weak in maths but I have done IT in high school so I'm a pro in coding. I also recently started modeling and I'm enjoying it so much. Im glad to hear your story❤

[@TheBrandCodes]

I am glad that you enjoyed video😀 I hope all goes well during BootCamp and hope you join the cohort.

[@sinqobile6116]

@@TheBrandCodes thank you ❤❤

[@hotwings9382]

You also got a June date?

[@sinqobile6116]

@@hotwings9382 end of May going into June

[@yenzilezizipho4502]

@@sinqobile6116 girl where. My bootcamp is in Cape town

[@okuhlentuli9093]

Hey..Great insight much appreciated but what i'd like to know is ,did you end up finishing your degree at UJ or did you dropout and join WTC?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Dropped and went to wtc

[@butilekeka7825]

@@TheBrandCodes how is WTC so far

[@TheBrandCodes]

I’m done with wtc, you can check out my other videos about experiences

[@rnxrooney5464]

Are you suggesting that I go for we think code before going to varsity for computer science?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Nope. Based on my experiences, it would have been better if I went to WeThinkCode first.

[@rnxrooney5464]

I should probably do the same to be on the safer side..phela I know nothing about coding😫😂

[@TheBrandCodes]

But experiences might be different 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@rnxrooney5464]

Got it!..when does the camp start for this year

[@TheBrandCodes]

Because of covid I am not really sure

[@TshepisoRapabi-n9c]

I love wtc jhb

[@chideraozoh3312]

Did you attend the Durban branch ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

No

[@samjnr1300]

I thought you were a biochem major. True you were quiet at res.

[@TheBrandCodes]

Lol yeah I was hey

[@TheBrandCodes]

Very quiet I mean

[@samjnr1300]

@@TheBrandCodes I really thought you were just an introverted nerd 👓👓

[@TheBrandCodes]

Lol well, I was.

[@tshepangmolefe9743]

So did you complete your degree at UJ ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Dropped out final year.

[@hotwings9382]

@@TheBrandCodesI wonder how they will credit you if you decide to move your points to unisa

[@sellomothemane960]

Your story is more like mine, I've been through parables of mins and max without end points , domain or whatsoever 😂😂. But hey, God always pulled through to keep me in a range 😉 I have few questions regarding WTC How is the curriculum structured? How much do they pay ? How is the work 4 months work experience? How is the seven days boot camp??v

[@TheBrandCodes]

I’m glad you relate hey. I can’t really disclose how the curriculum is structured. The stipend depends so the amounts vary. The work experience also differs because people go to different companies and they don’t do the same things. I didn’t do the 7 week bootcamp, we were doing C and now it is python.

[@mbusi_EMN]

Did you graduate at UJ?

[@TheBrandCodes]

No

[@nwmposula9814]

When i started CS, i tried the cramming, but then i realized you need to study anything CS like how you study Maths. it needs daily practice. The other thing that universities need to do is to show how mathematics applies to algorithms. Wits does this very well. Another problem comes when you transition from university to professional work especially as a Software Developer. At university they teach you algorithms and stuff, in the real world you are going to be using frameworks. I feel they dont prepare us enough.

[@TheBrandCodes]

That is so so true.

[@user-a554]

So at We Think Code, after doing the bootcamp when do you start when you've passed the bootcamp and interview? I mean like is there a specific starting date for everyone or? And when will you know that you've been accepted?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Not sure because start date starting changing because of covid.

[@chideraozoh3312]

Hi there

[@TheBrandCodes]

hi

[@flemingmmola9029]

You graduated at University?

[@TheBrandCodes]

Nope

[@OlothandoBhumka]

can i ask , when you are doing a computer science major do you have to do another major like maths physics or chemistry ❤

[@TheBrandCodes]

Yes. You need two majors.

[@justfootball8438]

Were you ever bullied

[@TheBrandCodes]

Nope

[@justfootball8438]

So why were you not confident

[@TheBrandCodes]

I’m an introvert. And I explain why on the video.

[@Kenzaws-e6m]

CSC1A i see 😂

[@TheBrandCodes]

Yep 😂

[@Kenzaws-e6m]

On which year are you now with wethinkcode?. And did they help you get an intenship?

[@TheBrandCodes]

It’s been over a year, check out my latest video

[@terrenceshalang8669]

Dr Colter was just not helping

[@terrenceshalang8669]

I had to deregister ComSci I couldn't understand a word coming out of his mouth. Anyways I'm a Data Scientist now looking to get into Software Development.

[@TheBrandCodes]

That is great hey.

[@mphoreuben]

No ways Dr Coulter is legendary 🙌

[@emmanuelsoglo7185]

@@terrenceshalang8669 What course did you do to become a Data Scientist?

[@prodffs]

i gotta say.... ! don't like this me

[@TheBrandCodes]

I don’t understand