Why You Should Major in Computer Science

Here's 6 reasons why you should major in computer science! I just graduated from the Georgia Tech computer science program & wanted to share all the reasons why you should study computer science. Use this video to uncover the truth about majoring in computer science!
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[@aaliyahwilliams5046]

Thank u for this cuz there’s so many videos about “why you shouldn’t major in CS” and I was starting to feel rly discouraged 😞

[@adebs]

Yay glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@jassyslife2917]

Same girl.

[@lunam11]

Same here 💔💔

[@jmariah6222]

Me too

[@yoonsunaa]

For realll

[@Kimmyg728]

I love this video idea! CS is definitely in demand, there are so many important business needs for people who are able to complete the tasks that software engineers etc. can do! We love females in tech!!!

[@adebs]

thank you!! glad you enjoyed it

[@esmeraldag5485]

I got interested in coding back in 8th grade and ever since then that's all I've been wanting to study in college

[@adebs]

That’s amazing!! ☺️☺️

[@trayeezzzyyy7406]

Im 19 and Im going back to school 2 yr for psychology but I changed to CS because enjoy working w tech I love these type of videos to motivate me

[@adebs]

Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that 🤗

[@JocelynLuizzi]

love this video!!!! As a computer science major, totally agree with what you are saying about being able to do lots of creative things with a computer science degree. plus, I NEED to be able to see that instant satisfaction, it makes me work so much harder than in classes when i work forever and can't tell that anything changed.

[@adebs]

Yes!!! So glad you agree ☺️

[@fruitycat1703]

this is rly helpful, thank you!! i'm thinking of switching my major to computer science and this has given me some good things to consider :)

[@adebs]

So glad the video helped!! 🤗

[@nedraljames8619]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@adebs]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@ThatArtTeacher]

Love this! I was an art major, my computer science class was interesting but not my cup of tea 🥰🤣🎨

[@KristaCannady]

It is soo true the job market is huge for CS, there are so many different paths you can take with that major!

[@adebs]

Yes indeed!!

[@lesliehill3025]

Ok...your videos are exactly what I needed

[@adebs]

Glad you like them! 🤗

[@Jay15523]

Subscribed. I’m going back to school and starting my Bachelors degree in CS next month. Looking forward to the process.

[@adebs]

Congratulations :) so excited for you!

[@clarakwon7246]

I’m considering majoring in computer science major so this was super helpful!

[@adebs]

I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@MS31468]

How was is any update?

[@samanthaalyssatv9588]

New subbie here 💕 such an informative video. If I do go back to school, I would definitely look into this.

[@adebs]

thank you!! 🥰🥰

[@kayo5011]

2:10 currently taking computer science in highschool, its a 3 year course and as a senior you can get college credits for certain CS classes. So you are literally right on the nose on this part

[@adebs]

Yes that’s amazing! So wonderful to hear that more high schools are already offering multiple CS courses 🤗

[@LauraHajdar]

Ooo this is so inspiring 🥰❤️

[@adebs]

💖💖

[@megan.johnson]

thank you doing this your inspirational :)

[@adebs]

Thanks for watching!

[@katiemartin13]

I’m going to be majoring in Computer Science with a concentration in Data Science. Btw I’m currently a Data Analyst at an Amazon warehouse… mainly researching issues and using premade queries this new position inspired me to go back to school to major in it to move up in this field.

[@adebs]

I love the motivation you have!! I'm excited for you to begin your degree 🤗

[@spartanspirit8929]

Never heard Alan Turing referred to as 'our homeboy' LOL, love it!

[@voodooblue6162]

It’s the amount of ridiculously challenging math courses intimidates me.

[@adebs]

Don’t let them intimidate you! They can be challenging, but you will have resources to succeed! You got this 🤗

[@voodooblue6162]

@@adebs Thank you for your encouragement! I will reconsider my decision of majoring in Accounting then.

[@kamertonaudiophileplayer847]

Yes, start courses as Kumon but related to coding. It will be certainly cool. When I was in a high school, I bought several programming books but understood nothing.

[@adebs]

In my opinion, CS is one of those majors that are best learned through videos and professors and not textbooks! But awesome that you brought the books in high school 🤗

[@Ncl.wvmbui]

Hey Girl, this was very helpful

[@adebs]

So glad you found it helpful!! 🤗

[@JessicaCarmona]

Congratulations!! 💕I double majored in CE/CS and I love seeing women in tech being that it's such a male dominated field. Good luck 😘

[@adebs]

Thank you! 🥰And wow double majoring in CompE & CS is so impressive!!

[@newuser0___0]

was CS hard for you

[@onyiturner5345]

Thinking of switching my major to Computer Science...I did not know if I have what it took but I'm taking coding classes during the summer to see if I enjoy/ have a passion for it!

[@adebs]

That’s awesome & definitely a great way to figure out if you will enjoy CS or not 🤗 I hope you enjoy your classes!

[@onyiturner5345]

@@adebs Aww thank you so much!! No matter what coding is a very important skill to know how to do!

[@mgraham1127]

Thank you for this very well-thought-out informative video. I loved your delivery too! I have chosen computer sci as my major. However, still, trying to choose a small to medium college (not a party college) Any suggestions? Including any HBCU.

[@adebs]

Thank you!! 🤗 I went to Georgia Tech, so I'm slightly biased in saying that it's an excellent mid-sized school for CS! Carnegie Mellon is also a great option for a small to mid-sized school for CS. UC Berkley and UC San Diego are not mid-sized, but also have amazing CS programs! I'm honestly not too sure about HBCUs, but I have worked/interned with people that went to Howard and Fisk 🤗

[@jordanaeadams9095]

2020 AYYYYYEEEE CONGRATS. I JUST FINISHED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FROM OSU

[@adebs]

Congrats to you as well!!

[@christinetsotetsi9837]

YOUR VOICE!!!🥺🥺😍😍 I just-- wow 😩

[@adebs]

aw thank you!! 🥰 sometimes I think it's too deep haha

[@etherealdestiny]

CS Major is so much better than Bootcamps. Degree is valuable as Bootcamps offering courses only covers like 10% of what Computer Science is all about - it is a hard skill. One go to a Bootcamp to study Java that makes him Java Programmer but when you are a CS major we learned more than one Programming Language and you can land in any IT roles - Software Engineer, Technical Business Analyst, IT Manager etc

[@pizza_0917]

I think its already happening in my high school, we learn how to code with simple java script languages in a subject in computer...like the basics I think, and we made our own online page and it was fun.... 😊😊👍

[@eplayzgames927]

I’m a African American female looking to go to Georgia Tech to major in computer science!

[@adebs]

That’s awesome!! I’m so excited to hear that ☺️

[@adebs]

Be sure to check out my newest video! 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Majoring in Computer Science: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioC2qZVrlr1-os0

[@gisellehernandez.]

This video was so helpful! I was wondering if you need to know how to code before going into college?

[@adebs]

No, you don’t need any coding experience at all! Tons of student come in without any coding experience :)

[@kangsoo5222]

Thank u so much!!!!!

[@adebs]

Glad you found it helpful!! 🤗

[@roy7o9]

Thank you, seems there are so few inspirations in CS, everyone is a doommonger and/or weird ahh. You seem smart and you speak well, so thanks!

[@mrs4741]

Hi there, i am a science student. i will be joining in Bsc in Computer science ( not CSE) Please tell me which topic should i learn at home ( i still have 4/5 months left), so that it will be helpfull in my first year/semester. Thanks

[@nuriashafqat7130]

hi, i love this video!! i initially wanted to do political science but now im really considering computer science... i just wanted to know if you have to really be into computers to enjoy the degree? lol i enjoy coding and im pretty good when it comes to math but im really not that interested in computer hardware and engineering... would that be a huge issue?

[@adebs]

Being uninterested in hardware is completely fine! Computer science is mainly about software, while computer engineering is where you get into hardware! If you’re good at coding and math, you’ll definitely enjoy computer science 🤗

[@nuriashafqat7130]

@@adebs ok that’s such a relief to hear :) thank you soo much♥️♥️

[@spiderpants3378]

Does where you go to college affect your job options for this major? I’m probably just going to go to a regular state school and I hope I’ll have similar opportunities to people who go to tech schools like you.

[@adebs]

For computer science, I’d actually say no! I’ve had internships with people who’ve gone to Ivy’s and others who’d gone to state schools. If you have a strong resume with a good amount of projects, you should be good

[@SilviaMartinez-io8km]

I currently work at a hospital for the past 3 years and I’m finishing up my prerequisites for nursing. But I am wanting to switch to computer science

[@adebs]

That’s awesome!!

[@yanelicastillo3802]

Hey girl I would like to know if you ended up switching. If so how it going for you? I’m also thinking of switching to cs from nursing.

[@cjmor6590]

Thank u again I really like ur I’m going to KSU for business information systems do u think it’s worth it?

[@adebs]

I don't know much about KSU, but business information systems will be good if you want to go into IT! It's a bit different from CS

[@OH-vh6vi]

Woah. I wasn’t going to comment but I think I have to. Coding is taught to third graders now (not required but taught). My sister has been using scratch and they introduced it to her at school(this was two years ago now) and they’ve used it ever since. It’s paving the way. But I don’t believe it will be required soon..

[@adebs]

Wow that’s pretty amazing to hear that even children are learning how to code at a relatively young age! My guess is that it will probably be required sometime within the next 50 years, so not super soon, but I do think it will be added to curriculums at some point!

[@ericgroovenhoff9913]

Adebisi, you're intimidatingly smart. Is it possible to have a good career in CS with just an AS? I am extremely new, and really don't know anything at all. i don't know what i don't know, if that makes sense.

[@adebs]

Thank you Eric! 🤗 Yes, I think so! There are also tons of programs like the Grow with Google certification programs and Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship Program that are aimed at people who may not have a traditional degree in CS, but still want a career in tech. Being new to CS is totally fine, as most people are new to it and really don't have much experience before taking their first CS class.

[@pehyanbin4972]

Hi. Do we need a dedicated graphics card for learning data science ?

[@nutshell6070]

i’m considering to study CS in university but the problem is i have never known anything about coding or programming at all like it’s NEW THING BUT STILL i want to take this major... Do you think it’s possible for me to take CS as my major? PS: i’m a girl

[@adebs]

Yes! A lot of CS majors do not come into college w/any coding experience

[@nutshell6070]

@@adebs ohhh i feel relieved!! thank you for replying!! you’re so beautiful 😍

[@butteredtequilla9046]

Hi! Great video- this has been really informative- Random question: should you have to absolutely enjoy your Intro courses for the major? I’m currently a freshman in my spring semester- and Intro to CS (using Java) as well as Discrete Math was very tough and challenging (math was my least favorite class) but when I understand what I am doing I can enjoy it- I also want to go into AI Engineering down the road so I do have a goal to work towards but I do really know what you mean about the impostor syndrome

[@adebs]

No, I wouldn't say you have to enjoy them, but you also would not want to dread them either! The classes are meant to be challenging, which can make them a lot less enjoyable. I think the fact think the fact that you can enjoy Discrete Math even you understand it is a good sign! I definitely did not enjoy all of my classes, but I still felt that computer science was the right choice for me. 🤗 AI is so big right now, so it's awesome that you want to go into it! Don't let imposter syndrome get the best of you (easier said than done 😩) Keep up the good work, I am sure you are doing great!!

[@Jessica-ei7rh]

Hey! sorry, can I get an update of how it’s been so far? I’m going to enter my 1st year of college very soon and I want to give CS a try, has it been very challenging? Is there a lot of math classes? (Math was never my best subject, however I also enjoyed it when I understood!)

[@butteredtequilla9046]

@@Jessica-ei7rh That's great! So if your school has a tutoring system, I highly recommend using it during your first year. My intro to cs started with learning JAVA. People say it's hard but it's not impossible to learn at all! Once you get a bit more comfy with the language, it's gonna feel more like logic than anything. I was struggling at first- but I actually ended up really enjoying it! don't let grades define you- I did a lot worse my second class (mostly bc the teacher was awful) but I really learned a lot! My best advice that I can give you is to not beat yourself up for not knowing something- don't feel embarrassed to ask something- many students in the class are beginners just like you! If you don't understand something, ask your professor or TA or better yet a tutor at your school- lmk if u wanna talk more or if u have any questions!!

[@butteredtequilla9046]

@@Jessica-ei7rh also discrete math is straight up garbage lol maybe you would have teachers that would actually be able to teach y'all better but the way it was taught for me just seemed like a waste of time- in my uni, you HAVE to take it, but i would avoid it as much as possible---other than that its all good-

[@Jessica-ei7rh]

@@butteredtequilla9046 also I’ve been told that networking is very important in college so how do you start? Or do professors put you in groups for a project or something?, which makes it easier to communicate w/ others.. I’m a shy person so I just wanted to know more about networking as a cs student :)

[@Jessica-ei7rh]

Hey! I’m going to enter my first year of college soon and I’m considering on taking CS, but I’m not very good at math.😅 Do you think this will be a problem or is it okay? I did however enjoyed it when I understood the topic!

[@the_god_killah]

use opentax to learn math and "Everything You Need to Ace Pre-Algebra and Algebra I in One Big Fat Notebook"or calculus series

[@MS31468]

How was it any update?

[@dylanlopes9036]

I'm struggling to decide between computer science and business admin since I love both fields of study...do you reckon that studying business and doing a bootcamp in the more specific areas of computer work I enjoy would be more beneficial than directly into a comp sci degree? Are Bootcamps okay?

[@gemii4607]

consider MIS or information systems and business analytics

[@nycto16]

Business administration is an amazing field! You can specialize in MIS within business.

[@blue2565]

Which courses did you taKe? I’m looking into a Bachelors degree in that

[@emmanuelfidelis6168]

I'm actually majoring in computer science, but I am a freshman, and need some assistance.

[@sushibae04]

do you think I need experience/ prior knowledge to do this major? Engineering wasn't my original plan but it seems like an intersting major now but I don't have experience

[@adebs]

No, not at all! A lot of people come in with no coding experience at all!!

[@user-dm6ul8kx3u]

I look so good. Always cheer. I will come again😚

[@thalblankson4002]

How do you learn code if your not taking any computer science courses ? I am a political science and history major. I want to be a political analyst. I need to learn how to code a little for my career.

[@adebs]

There's a lot of free online programs that you can use to learn how to code (Codeacademy is one of my favs!) Also, you could try taking an intro CS course at your college!

[@girlanonymous]

they call them concentrations where I am but your concentration is a cool one.

[@serenitybeats1677]

You look a lot like Gabby Douglas

[@peppermug]

1:53 omg 😳just an ordinary prophet

[@thebirthofjackie8491]

I'm thinking of majoring in Computer Science at UGA but they have so many different concentrations i can't choose one.

[@adebs]

I didn’t chose my concentrations til my second year! As you go through your classes, you’ll figure out what you are and aren’t interested in CS, so I wouldn’t worry about it now :)

[@giorgiswinning6112]

how old were you when you started coding 👀

[@LeeBeauty0711]

I should of never changed my major. I swore up and down I was going to be in computer engineering and then I was in sociology🥴

[@adebs]

HAHAH it’s never to late to start learning! There’s tons of free resources online :)

[@lamasfea9307]

Will you recommend me an accredited online university for computer science please 🙏

[@adebs]

Depending on what kind of degree your getting, Georgia Tech has a a great masters in CS program! I’m not too sure about what universities offer an online bachelors degree, but I’m sure a quick Google search could give you the answers!

[@tiaalali1183]

It’s my first year as a cs student in college and I’m really worried whether I’ll like this major or not any advice ?!

[@adebs]

Just see how you like your intro CS classes :) if you enjoy them and find interest in them, that’s probably a good sign to stay in the major!

[@tiaalali1183]

The point is i like the courses but I’m still in the first year it’s so hard to figure out if I’m gonna like the rest and this is what I’m worried aboutt

[@kimohallal2790]

any updates?? im in the same boat as u

[@mwansa430]

Thanks . The university I'm at has math and physics majors for CS and it's five years. And you can't drope the physics😂. Is physics important in CS?

[@adebs]

It really depends on what realm of CS you go into! In some disciplines, yes, in others, nope! I personally didn’t use much physics in my concentrations as I would say the math was more important than the physics

[@mwansa430]

Thanks

[@manuelasebastian3188]

Is it ever too late to start? I’m in 12th and I am now interested in coding.

[@adebs]

No not at all!!! That’s honestly pretty early considering most people don’t code until college!

[@manuelasebastian3188]

@@adebs okay! I though I will be late 😅

[@starlovesyouu]

Can I pay you to take my IT classes

[@lamasfea9307]

Omg I was so sad with all the " why you shouldn't ...😢

[@adebs]

🤗🤗

[@KWAMCHII]

Did you already know how to code before you started you major?

[@adebs]

I did! I took a class in high school, but the class didn’t really teach me too much, so I still took the intro course when I got to college!

[@KWAMCHII]

@@adebs I've taken a cs class in high school and I think I want to major in cs, how much math is in the major?

[@adebs]

That’s awesome, I’m excited to hear that! There’s quite a bit of math in the major! I actually about it in my “things I wish I knew before majoring in CS” video :)

[@dilanlol6046]

I major the IoT - Internet of Things any qlues?

[@adebs]

That’s really cool! & what do you mean by qlues?

[@dilanlol6046]

@@adebs I mean clues, if it's possible to enter CS after this major? ( sorry for bad english )

[@adebs]

No worries! And yes, it should be, IoT is a subset of CS and networking, so it’s definitely a great major to be in since it’s really the future

[@oyukye4057]

Is it intimidating that there’s a lot of males in the classes

[@adebs]

I wouldn’t really say that it’s intimidating! Just more of something that you’re always aware of

[@thalblankson4002]

Same with me and my major is political science and history.

[@z.k.7472]

I’m currently in CS and it’s not very intimidating, honestly the boys will more likely be intimidated by you😅 also the teachers like having girls in their classes, and are usually very nice and try to make you feel welcomed there

[@kangsoo5222]

I used to think the same... But think it this way .. " U can get a male friend to explain u those stuff😉"

[@z.k.7472]

@@kangsoo5222 I’m so lucky to never have met a proffesor who didn’t consider girls equal 😅 but i remember my drivers license test where the instuctor told me i will “never find a husband because I’m this smart”😂

[@minsugamaxsalt]

I’m more interested in UXUI and Front end, should I stay in computer science? I hating my calc 2 class I don’t know if I’ll survive this degree 😭

[@adebs]

Yes, especially if your interested in front end, but if your more interested in the UX/UI aspect, check to see if your school has an HCI or interaction design degree! You will survive, you got this 🤗

[@Dudeguy36]

I'm 34 and going to school for this... I'm a quality engineer now, but I have gi bill to use.

[@ravencrowe9797]

So awesome to read this! I am a pre-nursing major and thinking of switching to CS major. I keep convincing myself not to due to age and lack of experience

[@benedictowusu2294]

Can I have your email please. I want to know more about CS

[@angelachen3120]

yess females represent!!

[@adebs]

💖💖

[@shambhavi5888]

yesss we love women in CS!!

[@adebs]

🤗🤗

[@laiba396]

So confused between choosing Law or CS

[@adebs]

Hmmm those are 2 very different career paths, so I would recommend making a pro/con list! To start off, you can get a job just with your bachelors degree as a CS major, but with Law,it would require an additional 3 years of law school + you would need to pass the Bar!

[@laiba396]

Ahh thank you so much!! I just don't wanna start something I might not like later on

[@Traumatised311]

Law🤐😭😐😐

[@nycto16]

@@laiba396 CS is not worth doing Law is totally a prestigious degree!

[@rawrrrr3466]

do computer scientists have no social life and is their job boring and monotonous ?

[@adebs]

Hahah I like this question! It depends on what role you have, but I'd say no! Most people probably work 40-60 hour weeks, but we don't really have crazy hours like other jobs where people are working 80+ hours/week. The job being boring or monotonous really depends on your role, but if your a software engineer or product/program manager, you're usually working on iterations of new features, so your job should really never get boring!

[@rawrrrr3466]

@@adebs thank u so much beautiful

[@etherealdestiny]

Nope lol

[@Jshowtime02]

at what age did you finish and receive your comp sci degree? if u mind answering :)

[@adebs]

I graduated in May of 2020 & I was 21 :)

[@Jshowtime02]

@@adebs oh wow, did you have any coding experience before you started your degree in comp sci?

[@adebs]

@@Jshowtime02 I had some! I took AP computer science my scenario year of high school, but having prior experience it's necessary for a CS degree!

[@nycto16]

I don't think computer science grads can work anywhere since they are jobless in Asia. And not every single company needs them. I think business administration is the only degree which is very universal because everyone needs marketing, finance, hrm, supply chain etc.

[@wispybrothers6368]

POV: 13 year old me stressing about what major I should do when I have a lot of homework 😂

[@adebs]

Hahaha you are planning for the future, it’s a good thing!

[@oliviazimmer669]

ur so pretty! would u wanna support each other’s channels?💘

[@emirwayfarer7074]

I clicked thinking this was for cs go 😁,

[@Spinkly]

I did biology in college. Lol I now work as a graphic designer and illustrator 😅

[@adebs]

LOL and your art is beautiful!! :)

[@Spinkly]

Adebisi Thompson thank you 😊