My UNSW degree in 14 minutes

I graduated with a bachelors of computer science and I share a bit about my uni experience from first year camps to internships at the university of new south wales! Spent 4 years at UNSW Sydney from 2018 to 2021.
00:00 - my eventful grad
00:44 - first year
01:01 - unsw public transport
01:55 - sitting at the front of class
02:22 - first year camps
04:10 - end of semester 1
04:55 - start of semester 2
05:28 - internship time
05:59 - first year regrets
06:39 - second year
07:33 - dropping the coop scholarship
08:07 - became a lab assistant!
08:44 - joined runsoc
09:37 - third year
10:53 - my first class
11:09 - canva internship
11:28 - final fourth year
12:30 - uni course advice
13:43 - outro
#unsw

[@VictorFang]

Let me know if you'd like to know anything else about university, computer science or my uni experience! Day in the Life of a Canva Software Engineering Intern - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWfEeoCjYpKXjZY subscribe?

[@TheVentusravens]

frick man my 3 years of uni was just me sitting in the library every day. U had a lifeeee bro

[@VictorFang]

Sitting in the library is an important part of the uni experience too 😂

[@MarcChee]

I stumbled on this on my feed and it was really interesting to watch! Super interesting for those of us who are making your lives hell (or otherwise) see a bit of insight into what your student experience is like

[@JohnnyBGSkills]

Congrats G! 🌎🔥⚡Quite the journey man. Happy new year and kudos on the YT banner bro!

[@ryanshi6254]

this was very insightful Victor! I'd love another video on courses if you had the time :)

[@keith1909]

same

[@VictorFang]

I'll be putting that out soon (before T1)!

[@Lublyjay]

Great vid bro!…quite the journey man. Starting my first year at UNSW this year doing Comp sci. Looking forward to it :)

[@VictorFang]

Good luck comp sci is great!

[@Lublyjay]

@@VictorFang Hey Victor, is there a possibility you can make a video on courses? Your videos are really insightful.

[@VictorFang]

Yep will be making one soon! Probs getting it out in the first few weeks of uni

[@nataliewong2718]

Waited 9 mins to hear about runsoc 😂 but you have done sooooo much, congrats again for graduating! 🎉

[@VictorFang]

THANKS Natalie! Runsoc definitely has the most photo coverage in the video 😂. An important part of my uni journey

[@duriandaniel8642]

Congrats!!! Would love a Compsci electives review!!!

[@kuchkuch9304]

cheers bro,looking forward to see you in master.

[@sebbydaking1014]

I've been looking at degrees now as a yr12 student (mainly computer science + software engineering) and I came across your video on reddit :) That part about the coop scholarship was perfect to hear lol considering my careers advisor sent a notification of it and I got pretty excited but now I see why it might not be the best choice lol This was super insightful overall nice video :D

[@VictorFang]

That's great to hear - appreciate it :)

[@sebbydaking1014]

@@VictorFang No worries :) Also just wondering but are there many people that do single degrees of CS? I'm debating on whether I should do a single computer science degree or if it'd be better to do a double degree, any advice would be greatly appreciated please :D Edit: Was also wondering if it's fine to try out a double degree in first year since you can drop the degree you don't want easily through IPT

[@VictorFang]

@@sebbydaking1014 A LOT of people do a single computer science degree. You're right in that you can always just drop one part if you do a double - in fact thats what a lot of my friends ended up doing, they were doing commerce + computer science and ended up dropping commerce within the first year

[@sebbydaking1014]

@@VictorFang Oh okay thanks for the detailed response, yeah I looked a lot on the UNSW reddit and saw that the general consensus was that with comm + comp sci, comm is useless etc. so I was looking to avoid that. I think I'll just go for the single degree in comp sci now, thanks again!

[@ronaldkwok4511]

onto big things! 🤩

[@VictorFang]

thanks!

[@donutoffendme_1119]

Hey man, I am considering transferring to UNSW in term 3. I am a first year USYD student and while it is alright, I believe the culture at UNSW seems more vibrant and many of my friends were going there (barely any went to USYD). It was my first preference initially for a bachelor of psychology (using this as premed). I picked USYD over UNSW initially since I thought it would be more convenient for me to get there but only now did I realise that they are only like 10 minutes apart, but it was too late. They are not too different in quality of education in psychology I heard. Usyd has been alright so far and I have met some friends in here but I am constantly thinking of switching in term 3. Is it easy for a transfer student to make friends? I also have major FOMO since I felt that I missed the critical period of meeting people such as O-week, camps and in general the first 2 terms so I am scared everyone would already have groups of friends by then. Also is it worth transferring?

[@VictorFang]

Making friends all depends on the effort you give it. I personally think it makes zero difference whether you're a transfer student or not. You're right in that there are a lot of fun social events during O-week and first term but societies run events all throughout the year and I'm sure you'll make friends by attending them. You can also be on closer terms with people if you end up joining a society subcommittee instead of just attending events. Transferring is a big decision weighted on several factors and I can't give you a straight answer without knowing more. I think both universities are great and if it's JUST for social reasons or making friends, I think it's doable at either uni

[@samuelatienzo4627]

I've been doing my aerospace eng course now 6 years at UNSW, in my 7th year now because of work commitments. Can't wait to graduate!

[@VictorFang]

Congrats and good luck with your final year!

[@samuelatienzo4627]

@@VictorFang Congratulations on finishing altogether. Must be a wonderful and liberating feeling. I love the clip at the start with you submitting your last assignment to TurnItIn. So anticlimatic... so much work, pain and stress involved, only to result in a harmless click of a button. Pretty much sums up uni life... best wishes for future internships / career etc, great video

[@VictorFang]

@@samuelatienzo4627 Too true.. for so many of us, all those tough years at campus completed with a single click of a button with no emotion. Best wishes to you too Samuel!

[@bengodw7978]

Did extending your degree affect your ability to secure internships at all? I’m doing cs math at UNSW and I’m thinking of a term off but worried it’ll put me a year behind in terms of internships. Thanks so much.

[@VictorFang]

Not at all. If you're taking a term off to focus on other things such as travel, your health or to work on something interesting - I'd say go for it 100%

[@AliKhan-zc3bf]

I remember doing 1521 in 2nd year. Dropped it before census cos idk wtf was going on, then picked it up in 3rd and scored an 80. I think if you just don't know wtf is going on before week 4, then dropping it is the best decision provided you are in the position to do so

[@VictorFang]

Good idea! What changed after you took it again and scored 80?

[@AliKhan-zc3bf]

After doing 1531 I wrapped my head around programming in general, since it was more of a software course rather than a science one. After 1531 I started picking up on the course material in other courses faster.

[@VictorFang]

@@AliKhan-zc3bf Great to know - 1531 is indeed a wonderful course

[@chikachika5723]

Hey, hope you are doing well, i was having a dilemma regarding whether to choose the CS program or not. I am a British Curriculum student and I didn’t have physics nor chemistry in my high school period i.e. Grade 11 and 12 but did have Maths and Stats, will not having phy or chem reduce my ability of going through the entire course properly?

[@minnahkhan2065]

loved the vid! For comp science, is unsweetened better than Monash? Its very confusing

[@athul1810_]

Hey Victor, amazing video! I am planning to take Software Engineering at UNSW, are there any differences between Software Engineering and Computer Science? Also, I don't really have programming experience, will that be ok as well?

[@VictorFang]

Having no programming experience is 100% fine and most of the cohort will be similar. The main difference between software engineering and computer science (and btw it's very small), is that the software engineering is a year longer and contains a few more mandatory engineering, team focused courses

[@vyshakhnarayanan3941]

Hey, I failed 2 courses (1 core and 1 elective).Right now I am at 2year but all the courses I did had a pass marks .Is that a bad thing? Does it affect my future degree and also internships?

[@ibrahimalali5949]

nice vid!!!

[@mubin2671]

Hey Victor. Great video! I wanna take computer science in UNSW. But the problem is course fees. Can you plaese tell me about how I can get more than 50% scholarship in UNSW for undergraduation? Thanks in advance!

[@devamjain5932]

Hey Victor, thanks for the great video! I'm still confused as to why you decided to drop the co-op scholarship? Are there any conditions to being a co-op scholar?

[@VictorFang]

That's a good question and many people wonder it too. The co-op scholarship gives and requires you to do 6 month long placements at a specific handful of companies. At the time of dropping the scholarship, I thought 6 months was too long and wanted to focus the time elsewhere AND I thought I could secure and get internships at better companies

[@corteztt518]

Hey mate, what’s the timetable like? Also is it face to face or it can be done online?

[@anishsaraogi4346]

This was really great to watch! I am joining UNSW as a transfer student in my third year, do you think I'll be able to do even half of the things that you did, and also, what advice do you have for me? My third year starts in Term 3, 2022.

[@VictorFang]

Of course! There were plenty of transfer students in societies I was in such as Enactus. Hmm, my advice might be just to immerse yourself. Don't try to think you're different 'because' you're a transfer student. If you make it awkward and weird then it'll be awkward and weird, otherwise nobody will care and you'll have a great time

[@anishsaraogi4346]

@@VictorFang that's great! also, may I know what's the procedure to be a part of ASES? And can I be one being a transfer student?

[@wc3815]

Hey Victor awesome video 👌 very helpful! Do you reken its more important to make connection during your compsci course or focus on grades? Like when you applied for interns, are they focused more on outside activities more or GPA? Also, does the students or staff at UNSW have connections to tech companies in Sydney? I am a big introverted person, and Im worried about not being able to make friends, and have it affect me career wise after or near graduation 😔 Thanks for the video and keep it up!

[@VictorFang]

Learning and understanding the concepts and content is important - grades, not so much. I think meeting people and making good friends with those in your cohort is more important as it can help you in many aspects from asking for course help to applying for jobs and internships. A lot of introverted people do well in tech and interviews are usually less reliant on people skills compared with other jobs (although people skills are still important). Being introverted doesn't mean that you can't make friends tho and I'd still encourage you to try your best to step outside of your comfort zone to meet new people (for eg at CSEsoc first year camp)! Don't worry CS has a lot of introverted people so it's not too bad 😅

[@wc3815]

@@VictorFang Just one more question sorry, how important is applied math overall when it comes to going into internships and their interviews? Like this is such a broad quesiton but did being good in math, allow you to be more advantages than other applicants or is understanding the concept of computer science better?

[@user-ko7ol5qg4g]

HI Victor! I'm currently a first year software engineering student and I've just taken comp1511 and next term i will be doing comp1521 and ENG2021. One thing that has been bothering me recently is the fear of failing, and doing bad. I'm considering to underload, is there any other advice you would provide for a student like me? comp classes are still online so i havent even had the chance to go to uni much. Thank you!

[@user-ko7ol5qg4g]

btw, I liked comp1511 a lot, while it was hard at first, I found linked lists to be alot easier than everything ele, and I actually finished the course with a smile on my face :)

[@krishhsood6621]

Would you say a lot of this would have been different had you not done co op? What would be different? The internships, the international trips I guess?

[@sougatthapa3842]

bro what atar you get and what extra curricular did u do in yr 12 to get admitted into the co op scholarship plz tell and how many ppl were in co op comp science?

[@damieaamri]

hyee victor, i will be continuing my studies in computer science too and congrats for finishing your degree!! but i have a question, do you think macbook is suitable for this course or should i just go with windows instead?

[@VictorFang]

Congrats! Macbooks are great, a lot of CS students use them, me included. They’re just a bit pricier

[@tacticcoconut]

Hey Victor, I'm a final year highschool student in NZ. I want to progress a similar pathway that you have gone through. I want to work in aus in the future for higher paying jobs and better companies. Would you recommend studying a computer science degree here in NZ (UoA or AUT) or in aus (something like UNSW)?

[@leoguo6187]

Hey im in the same boat as you! Can i ask what you have decided on doing?

[@hoyalee]

big fan!

[@raghavgulati436]

Hey,just found your channel and loving your videos so far. I have a question to ask i’m an intl student and if you can help can you tell me how is rmit for software engineering compared to swinburne.also what will be better cs or se as i dont have any experience in cs up untill. If you can answer it will be of great help

[@VictorFang]

Not sure how those unis compare, you might want to talk to someone on linkedin who goes there. CS and SE are very similar and I personally think CS is better because it's more flexible and provides more electives to explore other interests

[@yenyen3247]

How's the job market for computer science graduates in Sydney

[@bleucllouds1025]

Hi Victor, I’m debating between fine arts at UNSW and USyd, do you know any personal accounts on uni life in both schools? Thank you!!

[@VictorFang]

Both uni's have a rich and social uni life! Just depends on how much you immerse yourself within it :)

[@saleh5609]

Hey man, i was looking at the CS programs in unsw and there seems to be a 3 years degree program and another one which is 4 years degree with honors, do you know if there is any difference between them and if it’s worth it to do the 4 years one?

[@VictorFang]

honors is an extra year where you dont do courses but a thesis project. can be valuable if you enjoy research

[@issacan6547]

you should make a vid about unsw CS

[@VictorFang]

What things would you like to see/know?

[@DavidBragg]

Dropping a coop scholarship at UNSW. You're actually built different.

[@VictorFang]

nossir

[@EricAung9]

Hey Victor! Great video of your life at uni. I want to know what major did you take in your CS degree to become a software engineer? I see there are different majors in UNSW CS degree and I'm just wondering if it would be easy to get a software engineer job with AI/Database system major. Thanks bro

[@VictorFang]

TBH the major doesn't matter much, if at all. Doing honors or a phd could definitely increase your chances but also consider that you're spending extra time at uni when you could be gaining work experience PS - I didn't major

[@adityamunot1123]

Hey I want to decide between Purdue and UNSW

[@ChanoPlays]

Would you recommend computer science over software engineering at UNSW?

[@VictorFang]

Absolutely. More flexibility and shorter duration for what is essentially the same degree

[@acetone138]

Make video about what what course they teacher you in uni

[@karenl8118]

Do you recommend the bachelor of commerce with information systems there?

[@VictorFang]

Yep! It's a super popular degree (business + some programming) with many people landing great roles in tech

[@jamesdeep1388]

you said you did eco and math at the start is that the eco and advanced math double degree?

[@VictorFang]

I did a single computer science degree. Took a few eco courses out of interest and there are a few compulsory math courses

[@salsta292]

Hey Victor do you have any advice for getting into co-op, doing HSC this year!

[@VictorFang]

A well balanced person is key so I'd highly recommend doing extracurriculars and activities in different areas to showcase your ability to adapt and thrive

[@HunterKoba]

Just got an conditional offer for BE Computer Engineering. I am gonna come over there👌

[@VictorFang]

Congrats man

[@exploredesign9509]

Do you recommend to study degree in architecture at UNSW? Any thoughts or advice about the school?

[@VictorFang]

It's not bad, though the cohort at UNSW is smaller than some other places

[@exploredesign9509]

@@VictorFang thanks! Id prefer a smaller cohort actually

[@ExtraNaCly]

Congrats Vfang! now teach me how to twirl/toss drumsticks pls xx kthnxbye

[@VictorFang]

I haven't forgotten about it! Will get to it eventually :) Hope streaming is going alright too btw

[@darshanluniya6962]

Hey im planning to join unsw for bachelors in architecture .but I'm not really sure if i wannna study this . Can I change subjects in UNSW?

[@VictorFang]

You absolutely can. You can change degrees in almost any uni given you meet prerequisites

[@darshanluniya6962]

@@VictorFang what would you hv to say about job opportunities after studying at UNSW

[@ere8758]

If I only do adv math in y12 can I still do com sci?

[@VictorFang]

Yep absolutely

[@karisyeu3290]

Is classes in unsw now is offline or online?

[@VictorFang]

Mix of both. I think COVID has meant that there will now always be the option of offline classes but there are still plenty of on campus ones

[@laskohitler109]

Do you have to take Math methods to study computer science in UNSW

[@VictorFang]

There are a few (~3) compulsory calculus and algebra courses

[@laskohitler109]

Thanks

[@laskohitler109]

Wish you the best to succeed on KZbin

[@lorenzoparas8689]

Where's the other 1531 class in third year 😔😔😔😔

[@VictorFang]

True... I only lab assisted for yall tho 😅

[@haisummurad6872]

Hello! I'm really confused about the career aspects of a CS Grad. For a CS graduate, are they able to land jobs in software engineering? Or do Is it necessary to have a software engineering degree for those jobs. Also, if doing a double degree with actuarial studies, do you think it is good to do that too for possible better employment opportunities? Thanks a lot for this video!

[@VictorFang]

Yep the most direct and straightforward job for a CS graduate is being a software engineer. Software engineering and CS are two very very similar degrees, in fact in most other countries there's just CS there's no software engineering. I'd do it with actuarial studied if I actually enjoyed it. There's a lot of additional math, stats and theory in actuarial but the knowledge might help you with entry to insurance companies (if that's of interest)

[@chris-hp1lx]

hello victor i am choosing between uts and unsw for Comp Sci and i have seen some people talk bad things about UTS CS and since it's 4 years (honours degree), should i just go to unsw? but also unsw's trimester scares me. another question is if i want to become a software developer/ web developer, which major do i need to take at UNSW and UTS? Thanks in advance.

[@iqbalhaidari7092]

Isn’t cs degree 3 years at UNSW?

[@VictorFang]

i took it chill by underloading

[@shaye170]

How did you afford all this?

[@VictorFang]

HECS, Aus government lets you pay it off in future

[@hoyalee]

i remember u complaining about 1521 in first year

[@VictorFang]

questionable course

[@harrobye8233]

1st yrs never realise morning lectures or f2f lectures arent worth it 😂 until they reach 2nd yr

[@VictorFang]

haha legit every year

[@SimoneShaw-fy2zm]

Why does this feel like playschool 😂

[@Tanmay.s689]

Lmao 4:39

[@cocoubermensch8283]

This is a great video! Just wondering how valuable you found Co-op's leadership events and mentoring? (I heard that they help you with making linkedin profiles/marketing yourself)

[@VictorFang]

Hmm it varies. I think the coop leadership camp and intro events are quite helpful but the smaller events were so so. Making a LinkedIn profile is pretty straightforward. Coop mentoring (which isn’t part of the program but run by the society I believe) is pretty good for meeting older coops and getting life experience

[@cocoubermensch8283]

​@@VictorFang Tysm! This was really insightful :)