Hey friends, there have been lots of questions about tech and Computer Science in the comments section below, so I made a video to answer all your questions! 😄 ua-cam.com/video/YBMf2o2MVDg/v-deo.html
When I was an undergraduate student in engineering in the ‘70s, my professor gave us this advice: “You are not here to learn engineering. You are to get a piece of paper that will give you a good start in life. If during your time here, you did learn something about engineering, that will be purely incidental”.
I love this! I can only agree :) No degree is future-proof and there is no one best degree. No one knows what the future may hold. What we can do however is to be resilient and adaptable in the face of uncertainty. Let's continue working on our goals and not be influenced by fleeting external forces beyond our control.
And I didn't get that paper. The government had designed the university to generate that piece of paper for students so they have a "qualification" to be an employee. I don't have that "paper" but I don't care anymore. I just force my way out by coding and creating things that help my own business. Yes, instead of becoming an employee I choose to be a business owner. I love skills because it is real, I hate paper because they are paper. I'm an action guy type not a reader. I only read when there is a problem to solve. Yes, to the point on the mark.
@@frostsmaker8966 The piece of “paper” serves to signal to prospective employers that the holder of the piece of paper is smart and capable. For most people, this provides a springboard for a (hopefully) promising future. For yourself and the likes of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, you and they didn’t need the piece of paper.
Yeah, answer @shunnybunnyc's question. As a marketing major actually being taught marketing I can inform you: telling kids you'll teach them engineering and proceeding to not teach them engineering is called false advertising. The only reason why your piece of paper has any value is because other people think it does. If people weren't willing to learn new things on the job, this entire system would fail, and in alot of developing and third world countries, it is failing.
i'm also a final year CS student!!! for me the first thing i wished i knew would definitely be #5 - that software development isn't the only career path after graduation. i had impostor syndrome for the longest time because i knew that i didn't want to delve into software (& mainstream tech industry in general, honestly), but i realized my passion lies in another slice of the discipline (like networks, data/more backend stuff, infosec).
Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm also a CS student, and not really sure what kind of career path I want to pursue, but I know I don't prefer coding all day, I wish it could be something make me feel achieving something. I'm wondering how did you find your passion and how did you work in that field. That would be super helpful, thanks!
I wish I knew that it is important to practice the theoretical side of data structures and actually draw examples to see how they work and not just focus my time on completing a coding assignment. Drawing and understanding the theory of how data structures work pays off in the long run.
1. You won't be learning how to make websites and apps. 2. You won't be learning leanguages and tools used in the industry. 3. Use the 3ps of programming to improve your programming skills. p1. Problem Solving p2. Perseverance p3. Practice 4. Build your portfolio from first year. 5. Being a software engineer isn't the only career path.
@@futureeme7721hi could you please let me know how I could make that portfolio? I mean is that a website or is there anything I can refer to that can help?
I’m 19 and i just chose cs for my uni. Im hoping to make the best out of these 4 years and learn and practice more although I’m scared of programming and haven’t really started. But my main reason was cs is a core degree and it’ll help me figure out what to opt after 4 years in this tech world like ai,ds, etc. would really like to see more videos on programming and non programming jobs. And how would you learn programming if you would to start all over again?
You can do it! All the best 😊 Thanks for your video suggestions! I actually made a video on how I would learn programming if I could start over again! ua-cam.com/video/kS03mP7p0ts/v-deo.htmlsi=qdDYksW5HL7FuY-X
i honestly have the same fear . i chose this myself cause i thought hard things will make me learn and grow better . i am looking forward to doing it . wish me luck 😓 cause i am scared now
@@prettyrehhhoh my gosh same!! I just took the course now and I am excited and scared at the same time. I just hope I don’t give up and keep on practicing. Because I was so afraid I’ve already started learning computer programming on my own ahead of college😅
A matured, analytical and enthusiastic computer science graduate who provides insightful and useful information especially for young computer programmers.
thank you so much~ I'm in my 1st year currently and I also started coding seriously only after I got into undergrad studies, def gonna follow your tips about portfolio.
I remember watching this, days before my actual first day in college as a computer science student (which was just months ago tbh). I was so nervous because Computer Science wasn't my first choice. But now, I'm rewatching this video and I can relate. LOL, I want to go back to this video again next year when I become a second year.
Just finishing a CS masters. I found that there were two types of students who did well in CS: 1) those who are natural mathematicians as they could breeze through the math and focus on the programming; and 2) those who could already code as the programming is easier for them and they could focus on the math. I met a few students who fit both of these and they were superstars. I on the other hand was neither and CS was pretty brutal!
I’m going into my sophomore year of high school, and this summer, I decided I wanted to learn python. This video gave a fantastic overview and understanding of things involved with CS! Thank you so much!
I just finished high school and going to take CS as a major. I'm not good in technology therefore I'm really scared but I'm ready to work hard. But I'm always confused about where to start and what to do to get the best opportunities and skills and not just a degree. I came across your channel and subscribed to it because it looks so upto the point and someone relatable. 🤗
@@EverloreAJ I'm ready as well..I don't want to just take the degree..I wanna develop skills as well that'll give me job opportunities without much fighting for it ..I wanna fight for it in my academic years by developing skills
All the best in your journey! You guys can do it 😁 I just made a UA-cam video answering some common questions I get about CS, tech, career, AI etc, so maybe it could help you out! ua-cam.com/video/YBMf2o2MVDg/v-deo.html
This was so reassuring for to me, I've jusy finished my computer science degree and feel so glad im not the only one who was confused about alot of things along the way. Looking forward to my first job and continued growth! Kaizen!
About to get my AA and I haven't practiced much but here and there ill read code but mainly focused on passing pre recs. Once I enter my bachelors program however I'll start doing nothing but coding then. Just remember to just pass your classes, you may not start doing much coding at all but push through!! I wish I known that most of my time would be pre recs due to me wanting to transfer but I have only taken 2 coding classes sadly. For practice either read code and make sure you can understand what's going on within it, and do fun small projects. Good luck yall!
I’m currently in the situation as my first day of my program was yesterday. I feel like I’m way behind my peers and pretty much have to start for ground zero. I shall work hard and practice lots. Thank you for reminding me that I’m not alone
thanks for this video Magdeline! I'm trying to choose from Software Engineering and CS next year at UC and your insights for CS helps so I can make a decision!
No worries and that's great to hear! That's exactly what I hope to achieve through my content 😊 I'm actually thinking of making a series where I chat with friends who did other tech degrees like soft eng, info sys, data science etc and make comparisons with CS! Let me know if that will be helpful!
@@MagdelineHuang that sounds like it would be really helpful! you can never go wrong with giving a broader insight and knowledge regarding the tech industry 😁
Recently finished my Freshman year at a university, I agree with most of your points, yet, there are some parts such as Web and app developments aren't things you'll be taught you have mentioned, But they taught these!
if you don't mind going back to school (preferably a community college) you can get your AS in computer programming to better build upon you CS degree, they will go through and give you all the fundamentals and show you the tools and industry standards. A lot of post grads will go back and grab their AS because they feel as though their degree didn't properly prepare them for the real world well enough.
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments coming through everyone! I'm glad you guys found this video helpful 😊 Also, I have a blog where I've been writing about how my past year as a Software Engineer has been! You can find it at www.magdelinehuang.com. I know I haven't been very active here, but the next video I make will be about a day in my life as a Software Engineer hehe. If you like my work, you can support me here! ko-fi.com/magdeline
Hey, currently on my 2nd year going on my 3rd year of Computer Science studies and I fully agree with everything you said! I though I would be coding a lot instead I spend most of my time solving for complexities, understanding algorithms, and trying to debug a code I'm writing using a specific algorithm. I really love it though and I feel like I'm able to understand how to effectively speak to a computer
@@anasyeager5598it's still pretty helpful as for me It helped me to start preparing from start of uni itself as in my uni they focus more on theoretical part than application part so I got to explore and do things on my own, although when I watched this video I was in 2nd year but it helped me in building project even though they are big but the helped me to gain confidence and also i started practice coding which helped me in logic building and solving more problems, I was also able to explore more domains in CS like web development, ML, Web-App security. Which I in the long run helped me in building effective resume and acquire useful skills(which maybe I wouldn't have known that I need to learn or find it later on and didn't have the time to explore) I hope this answer helps.
Thank you for this video. I think that computer science is mainly teaching you how to "think like a computer", if it makes sense. Also, I see your program is a bit different than mine due to the uni. I learned computer systems architecture, linear algebra, and C programming during my first semester (among others), and now I'm learning object-oriented programming (through C++), operating systems & security, and data structures & algorithms for my second semester. I will admit though, that I struggled deciding between choosing software engineering and computer science. Ultimately, I chose CS, and I do not regret it whatsoever, I love it, and couldn't be any happier withe the courses I'll be taking. Again, thanks for the video, and have a lovely day.
Thanks for the video. I'm 18 years old, the next year I enter the university for estudy Computer Science, this videos help me for informate and prepare haha. My English isn't very well but I practice every day, to gain fluency
thank you for these tips! I've been in the business world for a while now and I'm going to get my masters in data science. I'm looking through the curriculum and it looks tough with classes on python, c, sql and stats but I've always wanted to dip my toes in CS.
I got a CS degree back in the 1980's and the classes were just as you said. There was very little on networking and more emphasis on architecture, assembly language, and operating systems. There was no object-oriented programming back then either.
Interesting! So it seems like the CS degree syllabus may not have evolved that much over time in comparison to how tech has progressed (eg esp in terms of how frontend today is so different and diverse to just plain HTML and CSS back in the day) 🤔Object-oriented programming is definitely a thing that was emphasised in my CS degree though because we focussed on Java.
Thanks alot for sharing. I also wish I knew these five things before going for computer science. I'm currently in my year 2 in School and I really can't boast of any skills. I guess I'll have to take your advice and learn more on my own. Thanks.
This video is a big help, i'm a second year pharma student, probably 3rd year this upcoming school year, but i realize pharmacy is not my thing and i barely passed all my subject, now i wanna take computer science and follow my dream as a child, i hope myself the best moving to computer science
I'm glad you found my video helpful! I actually also switched to Computer Science in my second year of uni as I shared in this video ua-cam.com/video/Dd_4zfmY-aA/v-deo.htmlsi=Sx3FDm5wZcZif_UX. You got this~ All the best!
@@MagdelineHuang very much so. Iam doing research on this degree on behalf of my son, who is still in year 12, but interested in going to AUT without going to year 13 and leveraging AUT's foundation year. Any insight on this? Thanks again
This is my first year as CS student before starting uni i was a pre medical student .Jumping from medical to computer field is lil bit challenging to me .but i pray that one day i`ll will achieve for what i am starving for btw thanks for guidance
@@MS31468 yup I do Actually as I switched from premedical to computer ,it is very interesting, literally when we all friends do coding and happily 😁 if it is without bug ,we feel like waoo we did it You must do this
@@254tayyabaamin8 Thank u 💗, really I’m scared to take that major like really scared bc I don’t know what else I can take but imma try it hopefully I do well in it
Using projects to learn is the way. Also rememeber they do not have to be rocketships, they can be screwing around with a rando script to generate scribbles sometimes. :)
In 2023 the best option to join tech is mechanical engineering/ robotics degree because you can easily learn how to code by yourself and even ChatGPT can teach you and code stuff for you. you have to think about the future. my advice if you want to join tech is join through robotics cuz there you actually build things and the AI can’t really take that job away cuz it’s physical and you actually need human interactions and stuff. with robotics you can also learn machine learning by yourself and even to code websites and whatever tf you want to create. a cs degree isn’t what it was 10 years ago. be smart . you can always do coding bootcamps and stuff, you can’t do robotics bootcamps (trust me, i’ve researched ) PS: i’m not discrediting people who are in CS. i’m just trying to say that CS isn’t the only way into tech or software AT ALL
Agree that CS is not the only way into tech, and AI might take over some IT jobs in a near future, but I think you misunderstand what CS means. If you think CS is purely coding, then no. Maybe you won’t see any difference coding easy stuffs from graduated and the ones doing the bootcamps, but in big projects that require deep understand of software architecture, automata, and complexity theory to optimise, those theory that CS graduated learn from the university really makes the difference.
First two things were the main difference between science and engineering, in science majors you learn the theories and the core principles, in engineering you used what scientists came up with to design and build. I encourage people to learn computer science first because it's easier to learn then to build.
Before going into a computer informatics in a Belgian college, I'm about to start the Odin project and be an advantage 😎 Goal is full stack dev ! But starting with front end for now obviously lol!
All popular tools you learn in boot camps, you are right, you learn fundamental things allowing you to switch quickly from one particular tool to other.
Thanks a lot for this tip, now I am motivated to start learning new languages in my year one. Good thing most of my class I passed was only general education lol next class for me is scripting.
1. Specialized skills are usually not being taught in colleges and universities and that’s why they are so valuable 2. Most of the knowledge and skills are acquired autonomously 3. Problem solving and logic are universally useful 4. Building portfolio is also universal 5. Decision making in career paths can change required skills to learned
Reminds me on how my high school teacher told me she'd teach me how to hack computers and make apps and ended up just teaching how to make a calculator on python lol.
after one week i m about to join uni as CS major...i have completely changed my track from pre medical to CS..em little bit nervous but excited too...i dont know how many challenges or difficulties i m gonna face but yeah i m ready for them CoZ i know i can give my 100% and tireless hardwork if once i set my mind to it..thank u for your guidance❤
All the best with your journey! I also went through the same thing actually - I switched from the healthcare track to tech 😊I shared more about my transition in this video so hopefully it can help you too! ua-cam.com/video/Dd_4zfmY-aA/v-deo.htmlsi=Ajuzw6UII8XgL0tZ
I'm also going to do it next week i am soo nervous ..my mom always wanted me to be a doctor but i want to try something new i was also a pre med student and know nothing about this degreee but I am going to give my best
I'm about to head to a CS degree in university next year but I really want to do something hands on where I can work on projects whether that be applications or game development (my real passion!) What course would you recommend I take because it seems like there are so MANY technology courses that sound the same but they don't actually tell us what each one will be like
I think it is best you learn on your own what she mentions in this video, then getting your degree will be easier.The school doesn't teach you many things as she mentions on the video, just pretty much the rules and then you have to figure out everything on your own join Udemy teacher name Angela she has the best teaching and teach you what you actually need to to know to be a front end developer back end also if you don't want to do that, there others courses too she teach and other teacher really help me me to learn python JavaScript html CSS learning C++ now I am someone who never knew what was a programing language and was really bad at math I think anyone can do you just need to study everyday 4hr to 5hr if you want to learn faster do more hours
I fucked up big time in my first year of college not knowing what to do and ruined it all i felt like. I know what i wanna do now and going for it now, i cant let myself go back to that
Go you! Never let your past hold you back. Your past does not define you. What's more important is the present and future, and by the looks of it, you're on track for success :) Good luck! 🥳
I am a Master student CS. From my experience, about 60% CS students chose the wrong major. What they really wanted to study is Computer Engineering, in which they study how to code, how to build a website and so on, which is not the focal point of CS. Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information, and coding is just accidentally the way we communicate with the computer to finish those tasks
@@benito8596software engineering means studying or creating softwares that fix's the computer. For example... Avast - for protection and viruses security.
I am not a computer person but, if I may, might I be bold enough to express my view that the path to a prestigious highly paid computer life starts at school? It seems to me that one ideal A-Level combination in the UK is the 1. Pure Mathematics. 2. Applied Mathematics. 3. Computer Science route :)
hi magdeline , I'm rama from JO and I'm actually studying CS in beginning of my second year , but for this moment i can't understand the difference between CS and software engineering in the university , Although the study plan for the two majors is common ,And it differs only in two materials !
Hey friends, there have been lots of questions about tech and Computer Science in the comments section below, so I made a video to answer all your questions! 😄 ua-cam.com/video/YBMf2o2MVDg/v-deo.html
Please don't give up on stuff like this💚💚
Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
can i be data scientist with cs degree? also how long should intern take before taking full time job? thanks
I'm still looking for a job. But I can't find a job.
Will you be my friend?? I am also a cs student
When I was an undergraduate student in engineering in the ‘70s, my professor gave us this advice:
“You are not here to learn engineering. You are to get a piece of paper that will give you a good start in life. If during your time here, you did learn something about engineering, that will be purely incidental”.
I love this! I can only agree :) No degree is future-proof and there is no one best degree. No one knows what the future may hold. What we can do however is to be resilient and adaptable in the face of uncertainty. Let's continue working on our goals and not be influenced by fleeting external forces beyond our control.
And I didn't get that paper.
The government had designed the university to generate that piece of paper for students so they have a "qualification" to be an employee.
I don't have that "paper" but I don't care anymore. I just force my way out by coding and creating things that help my own business.
Yes, instead of becoming an employee I choose to be a business owner. I love skills because it is real, I hate paper because they are paper.
I'm an action guy type not a reader. I only read when there is a problem to solve. Yes, to the point on the mark.
@@frostsmaker8966 The piece of “paper” serves to signal to prospective employers that the holder of the piece of paper is smart and capable.
For most people, this provides a springboard for a (hopefully) promising future. For yourself and the likes of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, you and they didn’t need the piece of paper.
So why doesn't an engineering degree teach you engineering?
Yeah, answer @shunnybunnyc's question. As a marketing major actually being taught marketing I can inform you: telling kids you'll teach them engineering and proceeding to not teach them engineering is called false advertising.
The only reason why your piece of paper has any value is because other people think it does. If people weren't willing to learn new things on the job, this entire system would fail, and in alot of developing and third world countries, it is failing.
i'm also a final year CS student!!! for me the first thing i wished i knew would definitely be #5 - that software development isn't the only career path after graduation. i had impostor syndrome for the longest time because i knew that i didn't want to delve into software (& mainstream tech industry in general, honestly), but i realized my passion lies in another slice of the discipline (like networks, data/more backend stuff, infosec).
Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm also a CS student, and not really sure what kind of career path I want to pursue, but I know I don't prefer coding all day, I wish it could be something make me feel achieving something. I'm wondering how did you find your passion and how did you work in that field. That would be super helpful, thanks!
I'm a Computer Engineering major, I never regret choosing this major although it can be stressful at times
This couldn't have come at a better time! Just about to start summer school for my CS degree now haha, thanks for all the tips Magdeline!
Hahaha no worries Jay, and all the best! Super excited to follow your journey! 🥳
How did you find it buddy ? After 2 years
@@anasyeager5598 I graduated end of last year and am now living in Sydney working as a graduate software eng!! :))
I wish I knew that it is important to practice the theoretical side of data structures and actually draw examples to see how they work and not just focus my time on completing a coding assignment. Drawing and understanding the theory of how data structures work pays off in the long run.
1. You won't be learning how to make websites and apps.
2. You won't be learning leanguages and tools used in the industry.
3. Use the 3ps of programming to improve your programming skills.
p1. Problem Solving
p2. Perseverance
p3. Practice
4. Build your portfolio from first year.
5. Being a software engineer isn't the only career path.
what do you mean by building a portfolio?
@@JustAnotherAccount8 make projects that solves different problems and put it into a website that's a portfolio
How can I develop better problem-solving skills? Do you have any recommendations?
@@IshtiHDengineering degree!!
@@futureeme7721hi could you please let me know how I could make that portfolio? I mean is that a website or is there anything I can refer to that can help?
I love the way your eyes light up when you smile. It’s like seeing pure joy in person.
I’m 19 and i just chose cs for my uni. Im hoping to make the best out of these 4 years and learn and practice more although I’m scared of programming and haven’t really started. But my main reason was cs is a core degree and it’ll help me figure out what to opt after 4 years in this tech world like ai,ds, etc. would really like to see more videos on programming and non programming jobs. And how would you learn programming if you would to start all over again?
You can do it! All the best 😊 Thanks for your video suggestions! I actually made a video on how I would learn programming if I could start over again! ua-cam.com/video/kS03mP7p0ts/v-deo.htmlsi=qdDYksW5HL7FuY-X
@@MagdelineHuang omg thank you so so much ❤️❤️
i honestly have the same fear . i chose this myself cause i thought hard things will make me learn and grow better . i am looking forward to doing it . wish me luck
😓 cause i am scared now
@@prettyrehhhoh my gosh same!! I just took the course now and I am excited and scared at the same time. I just hope I don’t give up and keep on practicing. Because I was so afraid I’ve already started learning computer programming on my own ahead of college😅
Same here😂 @@SANIA-ko8hh
i'm starting my first year soon majoring in comp science, so i'm really grateful for these tips!
How did you find it ?
Can u please help out?
A matured, analytical and enthusiastic computer science graduate who provides insightful and useful information especially for young computer programmers.
Thank you for making this video.
Congratulation on your graduation.
thank you so much~
I'm in my 1st year currently and I also started coding seriously only after I got into undergrad studies, def gonna follow your tips about portfolio.
Good job bro ...also im looking forward to start my journey in cs major..can you help please like give me your insta or something to contact
I remember watching this, days before my actual first day in college as a computer science student (which was just months ago tbh). I was so nervous because Computer Science wasn't my first choice. But now, I'm rewatching this video and I can relate. LOL, I want to go back to this video again next year when I become a second year.
I'm glad you found my video relatable! You got this 💪
What was your first choice? Just curious
@@fz8376 Med! I wanted to take biology or nursing but took CS instead. I don't regret my choice tho, I enjoy learning about CS now.
Am also starting my classes next wwek diploma but am quite tensed as I was not good in math and physics...God help me!
Thank you so much for this video! It's super helpful since I plan to take computer science in uni as well.
If you study CS, do you relate with any of these? What else do you wish you knew? 🤔 For those of you considering CS, all the best! 🥳
Just finishing a CS masters. I found that there were two types of students who did well in CS: 1) those who are natural mathematicians as they could breeze through the math and focus on the programming; and 2) those who could already code as the programming is easier for them and they could focus on the math. I met a few students who fit both of these and they were superstars. I on the other hand was neither and CS was pretty brutal!
I’m going into my sophomore year of high school, and this summer, I decided I wanted to learn python. This video gave a fantastic overview and understanding of things involved with CS! Thank you so much!
Try learning c++ or HTML when you are done
Awesome stuff! You're super on to it 😁 All the best with your journey! 🎉
I recommend learning c++, this is what they are teaching us in faculty
I’m also a sophonıre in hs, taking java. It is tough, tho I think it is because I don’t practice that much.
I just finished high school and going to take CS as a major. I'm not good in technology therefore I'm really scared but I'm ready to work hard. But I'm always confused about where to start and what to do to get the best opportunities and skills and not just a degree. I came across your channel and subscribed to it because it looks so upto the point and someone relatable. 🤗
Me too ! I’m nervous but I am ready!!
@@EverloreAJ I'm ready as well..I don't want to just take the degree..I wanna develop skills as well that'll give me job opportunities without much fighting for it ..I wanna fight for it in my academic years by developing skills
Same! Good luck to you.
All the best in your journey! You guys can do it 😁 I just made a UA-cam video answering some common questions I get about CS, tech, career, AI etc, so maybe it could help you out! ua-cam.com/video/YBMf2o2MVDg/v-deo.html
make sure ur good at calc
This was so reassuring for to me, I've jusy finished my computer science degree and feel so glad im not the only one who was confused about alot of things along the way.
Looking forward to my first job and continued growth!
Kaizen!
Yay all the best and you can do it!!!
About to get my AA and I haven't practiced much but here and there ill read code but mainly focused on passing pre recs. Once I enter my bachelors program however I'll start doing nothing but coding then. Just remember to just pass your classes, you may not start doing much coding at all but push through!! I wish I known that most of my time would be pre recs due to me wanting to transfer but I have only taken 2 coding classes sadly. For practice either read code and make sure you can understand what's going on within it, and do fun small projects. Good luck yall!
I’m currently in the situation as my first day of my program was yesterday. I feel like I’m way behind my peers and pretty much have to start for ground zero. I shall work hard and practice lots. Thank you for reminding me that I’m not alone
Hey ! Tomorrow will be my first day at uni ,i take admision in CS im so excited thank you for the mistakes you point out🎉
All the best for yr journey! 😊
She actually got emotional when she actually did it. It was beautiful
thanks for this video Magdeline! I'm trying to choose from Software Engineering and CS next year at UC and your insights for CS helps so I can make a decision!
No worries and that's great to hear! That's exactly what I hope to achieve through my content 😊 I'm actually thinking of making a series where I chat with friends who did other tech degrees like soft eng, info sys, data science etc and make comparisons with CS! Let me know if that will be helpful!
@@MagdelineHuang that sounds like it would be really helpful! you can never go wrong with giving a broader insight and knowledge regarding the tech industry 😁
Amazing video Magdeline! Just finished my CS degree not long ago and I couldn't agree more with what you've said :) Keep up the great work!
hello, i actually will really need your and assistant . i want to start my cs and would want you to please mentor and guide me through
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Recently finished my Freshman year at a university, I agree with most of your points, yet, there are some parts such as Web and app developments aren't things you'll be taught you have mentioned, But they taught these!
which university are you in?
if you don't mind going back to school (preferably a community college) you can get your AS in computer programming to better build upon you CS degree, they will go through and give you all the fundamentals and show you the tools and industry standards. A lot of post grads will go back and grab their AS because they feel as though their degree didn't properly prepare them for the real world well enough.
I love that actually, I would do that didn't know grads did that
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments coming through everyone! I'm glad you guys found this video helpful 😊 Also, I have a blog where I've been writing about how my past year as a Software Engineer has been! You can find it at www.magdelinehuang.com. I know I haven't been very active here, but the next video I make will be about a day in my life as a Software Engineer hehe. If you like my work, you can support me here! ko-fi.com/magdeline
I'm 17 decided to make a career in tech field.For me this is a great knowledge which makes me to achieve more.❤
Hey, currently on my 2nd year going on my 3rd year of Computer Science studies and I fully agree with everything you said! I though I would be coding a lot instead I spend most of my time solving for complexities, understanding algorithms, and trying to debug a code I'm writing using a specific algorithm. I really love it though and I feel like I'm able to understand how to effectively speak to a computer
Thank you for this video, Magdeline!
I've just started my Uni with CS major and this tips gonna help me just on time 😊 ❤ 😍
Yay that's great to hear and you got this! 🥳 Let me know if you have any video suggestions!
How did you find it after 2 years??
@@anasyeager5598it's still pretty helpful as for me It helped me to start preparing from start of uni itself as in my uni they focus more on theoretical part than application part so I got to explore and do things on my own, although when I watched this video I was in 2nd year but it helped me in building project even though they are big but the helped me to gain confidence and also i started practice coding which helped me in logic building and solving more problems, I was also able to explore more domains in CS like web development, ML, Web-App security.
Which I in the long run helped me in building effective resume and acquire useful skills(which maybe I wouldn't have known that I need to learn or find it later on and didn't have the time to explore)
I hope this answer helps.
Thank you for this video. I think that computer science is mainly teaching you how to "think like a computer", if it makes sense. Also, I see your program is a bit different than mine due to the uni. I learned computer systems architecture, linear algebra, and C programming during my first semester (among others), and now I'm learning object-oriented programming (through C++), operating systems & security, and data structures & algorithms for my second semester.
I will admit though, that I struggled deciding between choosing software engineering and computer science. Ultimately, I chose CS, and I do not regret it whatsoever, I love it, and couldn't be any happier withe the courses I'll be taking. Again, thanks for the video, and have a lovely day.
Thanks for your lovely comment! All the best with your journey 😄
This is spot on, I have used programming skill i picked up in my degree during my career, i havent used anything else pretty much
Thanks for the video. I'm 18 years old, the next year I enter the university for estudy Computer Science, this videos help me for informate and prepare haha. My English isn't very well but I practice every day, to gain fluency
Great stuff! Wishing you all the best in your journey :)
Whoa... I'm a freshman and this was such an eye-opener! 😊 thanks
How are you doing now?
thank you for these tips! I've been in the business world for a while now and I'm going to get my masters in data science. I'm looking through the curriculum and it looks tough with classes on python, c, sql and stats but I've always wanted to dip my toes in CS.
You got this! ☺️
I got a CS degree back in the 1980's and the classes were just as you said. There was very little on networking and more emphasis on architecture, assembly language, and operating systems. There was no object-oriented programming back then either.
Interesting! So it seems like the CS degree syllabus may not have evolved that much over time in comparison to how tech has progressed (eg esp in terms of how frontend today is so different and diverse to just plain HTML and CSS back in the day) 🤔Object-oriented programming is definitely a thing that was emphasised in my CS degree though because we focussed on Java.
Thanks alot for sharing. I also wish I knew these five things before going for computer science. I'm currently in my year 2 in School and I really can't boast of any skills. I guess I'll have to take your advice and learn more on my own. Thanks.
I'm glad it could help and yes, you got this! Just keep trying your best 😊
Thanks for this video Magdeline!😊
This video is a big help, i'm a second year pharma student, probably 3rd year this upcoming school year, but i realize pharmacy is not my thing and i barely passed all my subject, now i wanna take computer science and follow my dream as a child, i hope myself the best moving to computer science
I'm glad you found my video helpful! I actually also switched to Computer Science in my second year of uni as I shared in this video ua-cam.com/video/Dd_4zfmY-aA/v-deo.htmlsi=Sx3FDm5wZcZif_UX. You got this~ All the best!
I’m gonna start my first year in uni for computer science from next week!! This was so helpful, will definitely take your points into consideration 👍✨
Yay glad to hear! All the best with your journey! 💪 Let me know what other videos you would like to see on my channel! forms.gle/ZkVJkqd49Fje1WPx9
How’s it going?
I'm in CSC right now, and I'm here on UA-cam looking for more information for my classes.
thanks for the info. starting my first semester of comp sci in a month!
Good luck!
Was actually planning on doing a graduate diploma in CS,seems like I'll stick to programming first before doing CS.Thanks for the tips
All the best!
I am first year CS student and this video can motivate a lot.Thank you.I will definitely try to be a good CS student
One of the most helpful videos I saw on the subject.
Many thanks
I'm glad you found it helpful! ☺
@@MagdelineHuang very much so. Iam doing research on this degree on behalf of my son, who is still in year 12, but interested in going to AUT without going to year 13 and leveraging AUT's foundation year.
Any insight on this? Thanks again
This is my first year as CS student before starting uni i was a pre medical student .Jumping from medical to computer field is lil bit challenging to me .but i pray that one day i`ll will achieve for what i am starving for btw thanks for guidance
I finished high school and I’m thinking about CS do you recommended it?
@@MS31468 yup I do
Actually as I switched from premedical to computer ,it is very interesting, literally when we all friends do coding and happily 😁 if it is without bug ,we feel like waoo we did it
You must do this
@@254tayyabaamin8 Thank u 💗, really I’m scared to take that major like really scared bc I don’t know what else I can take but imma try it hopefully I do well in it
Same situation here from Med to Cs.I will just try my best 😫🙂
You guys can do it! I believe in you 🥹🥰
Hi. Started my career in computer science and I hope the videos will be of great value. Thank you
Good luck with your journey!
I like this video because she will probably help alot of people by telling them how it really is.
Great content Maggie!
You're right on all points!
(I'm a Sr developer for over 10 years)
Wow, you explained everything in a such comprehensive way!!! thank you so much for all this advices.
No worries! I'm glad you found it helpful!
Using projects to learn is the way.
Also rememeber they do not have to be rocketships, they can be screwing around with a rando script to generate scribbles sometimes. :)
Fact's try breaking down a problem helps a lot
Thank you so much for this video! I think these tips are very useful!
In 2023 the best option to join tech is mechanical engineering/ robotics degree because you can easily learn how to code by yourself and even ChatGPT can teach you and code stuff for you. you have to think about the future. my advice if you want to join tech is join through robotics cuz there you actually build things and the AI can’t really take that job away cuz it’s physical and you actually need human interactions and stuff. with robotics you can also learn machine learning by yourself and even to code websites and whatever tf you want to create. a cs degree isn’t what it was 10 years ago. be smart . you can always do coding bootcamps and stuff, you can’t do robotics bootcamps (trust me, i’ve researched )
PS: i’m not discrediting people who are in CS. i’m just trying to say that CS isn’t the only way into tech or software AT ALL
Agree that CS is not the only way into tech, and AI might take over some IT jobs in a near future, but I think you misunderstand what CS means. If you think CS is purely coding, then no. Maybe you won’t see any difference coding easy stuffs from graduated and the ones doing the bootcamps, but in big projects that require deep understand of software architecture, automata, and complexity theory to optimise, those theory that CS graduated learn from the university really makes the difference.
3 P's of programming. That's really useful. Maybe doing HARD SAT question could help become a good problem solver.
I appreciate the video and the efforts put :)
First two things were the main difference between science and engineering, in science majors you learn the theories and the core principles, in engineering you used what scientists came up with to design and build. I encourage people to learn computer science first because it's easier to learn then to build.
Before going into a computer informatics in a Belgian college, I'm about to start the Odin project and be an advantage 😎 Goal is full stack dev ! But starting with front end for now obviously lol!
Im 35 and just started my first semester at my second degree in CS. Wish you all the best.
All the best in your journey!
All popular tools you learn in boot camps, you are right, you learn fundamental things allowing you to switch quickly from one particular tool to other.
Thanks a lot for this tip, now I am motivated to start learning new languages in my year one. Good thing most of my class I passed was only general education lol next class for me is scripting.
I found with nursing it was similar; we learned a lot of basics but many jobs you need post grad certifications, programs or experience
Im an electrical and computer engineer with a minor in cs, i love coding but hardware is also so cool so i had to do both
I have finished my second year recently and i totally agree with you i hope if i saw this video before❤
1. Specialized skills are usually not being taught in colleges and universities and that’s why they are so valuable
2. Most of the knowledge and skills are acquired autonomously
3. Problem solving and logic are universally useful
4. Building portfolio is also universal
5. Decision making in career paths can change required skills to learned
I'm preparing for next college entrance exam. This is my 1st choice, hopefully I'll be able to crack it
Reminds me on how my high school teacher told me she'd teach me how to hack computers and make apps and ended up just teaching how to make a calculator on python lol.
Hahahaha yes the classic calculator! Unfortunately we don't learn how to fix printers, fix the WiFi, make an app for your next business idea etc 😂
It's so helpful video because I want to study CS degree. This video changed my perspective about CS degree..... ❤
Your accent and your vibe, I think I’m in love… 😂
after one week i m about to join uni as CS major...i have completely changed my track from pre medical to CS..em little bit nervous but excited too...i dont know how many challenges or difficulties i m gonna face but yeah i m ready for them CoZ i know i can give my 100% and tireless hardwork if once i set my mind to it..thank u for your guidance❤
All the best with your journey! I also went through the same thing actually - I switched from the healthcare track to tech 😊I shared more about my transition in this video so hopefully it can help you too! ua-cam.com/video/Dd_4zfmY-aA/v-deo.htmlsi=Ajuzw6UII8XgL0tZ
I'm also going to do it next week i am soo nervous ..my mom always wanted me to be a doctor but i want to try something new i was also a pre med student and know nothing about this degreee but I am going to give my best
@@emanfatima2461 i am in this course now..and tomorrow is my first mid term exam...🤭
I have also started CS degree switched from pre-medical and it was a better decision . By the way, how your degree is going?@@aroojfatima3953
@@aroojfatima3953please tell me about your journey I'm neet dropper I want to join Cs but i don't know anything about this field
Thanks a lot for this hope this would be helpful as undergrad whos about to start University after 2 months ❤
Thank you. It is really good information for my son. He loves computers science.
Im a true survivor in Computer Science! Well not exactly the course but CSDP (Computer system design & programing) 😁
Wow. When I was studying CS, Yahoo was barely a thing... You guys are so lucky. I did most of my research in the library.
Thank you for this. I have these same worries.
Whichever technical field you choose, you'd better prepared and learned required skills even before you go to uni.
Yes, googling and youtubing have been a life saver for me....
awesome - you answered all my questions - and with a smile
Something that no one ever talks about that before even getting to the "cool stuff" is that there's a ton of math classes you have to get through.
Thinking outside the box 👍👍👍👍
I am going into Elizade university to study computer engineering so your video was very informative, thanks so much.
I'm glad it could help! All the best with your journey 😊
Madeline is so beautiful!
hit the nail on the head on this one
Actually you had covered it all, which i truly regret it i knew before
Music was soooo distracting in this video 😩
You're cute af
Nah fr I just kept thinking of persona for some reason 😂
lil bit loud yea haha
It’s really not
She is distracting bro, hello!? She's cute af
I very for having these tips because it help me a lot. Again thank you very much.
I'm glad you found them helpful!
your voice os really soothing❤
gonna be waiting for your helpful videos please post about the things we beginners need to know and some good studying resources 💜💜
Thank you for your support! 🥰
@@MagdelineHuang btw i watched some of your videos andI can't tell you how helpful they are thank you so much really, you are amazing 💙
Love the way you speak❤
I'm about to head to a CS degree in university next year but I really want to do something hands on where I can work on projects whether that be applications or game development (my real passion!) What course would you recommend I take because it seems like there are so MANY technology courses that sound the same but they don't actually tell us what each one will be like
prob swe or game development
Switched majors from nursing to Comp Sci ever since I had interest in coding. I am mostly looking into being a front end webdeveloper and UX/UI.
I think it is best you learn on your own what she mentions in this video, then getting your degree will be easier.The school doesn't teach you many things as she mentions on the video, just pretty much the rules and then you have to figure out everything on your own join Udemy teacher name Angela she has the best teaching and teach you what you actually need to to know to be a front end developer back end also if you don't want to do that, there others courses too she teach and other teacher really help me me to learn python JavaScript html CSS learning C++ now I am someone who never knew what was a programing language and was really bad at math I think anyone can do you just need to study everyday 4hr to 5hr if you want to learn faster do more hours
I fucked up big time in my first year of college not knowing what to do and ruined it all i felt like. I know what i wanna do now and going for it now, i cant let myself go back to that
Go you! Never let your past hold you back. Your past does not define you. What's more important is the present and future, and by the looks of it, you're on track for success :) Good luck! 🥳
I just saw your introduction video on Computer Science in the University of Otago website ❤
I am a Master student CS. From my experience, about 60% CS students chose the wrong major. What they really wanted to study is Computer Engineering, in which they study how to code, how to build a website and so on, which is not the focal point of CS. Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information, and coding is just accidentally the way we communicate with the computer to finish those tasks
What about software engineering? Curious to know what’s the difference between computer engineering and software engineering
@@benito8596software engineering means studying or creating softwares that fix's the computer.
For example... Avast - for protection and viruses security.
I'm in my first year taking CS. Thanks for the info
I am not a computer person but, if I may, might I be bold enough to express my view that the path to a prestigious highly paid computer life starts at school? It seems to me that one ideal A-Level combination in the UK is the 1. Pure Mathematics. 2. Applied Mathematics. 3. Computer Science route :)
hi magdeline , I'm rama from JO and I'm actually studying CS in beginning of my second year , but for this moment i can't understand the difference between CS and software engineering in the university , Although the study plan for the two majors is common ,And it differs only in two materials !
Thank you so much! It was really helpful :>