Originally posted by: serialkiller
<-- Petroleum engineering drop out. Graduated Mathematics: Scientific Computation w/ Minor in CS. =)
way to go man, you coulda been making your own gas right now!
Originally posted by: serialkiller
<-- Petroleum engineering drop out. Graduated Mathematics: Scientific Computation w/ Minor in CS. =)
Originally posted by: zebano
IME a B.S. is much more valuable than a B.A.
One thing I have noticed is that CS is completely differnt than MIS/CIS.
Originally posted by: archcommus
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I'm an EE major and have been wondering lately if I should've done CS. I told myself I wouldn't enjoy programming my whole life was more interested in the architecture of computers and electronics, so I decided on Electrical Engineering with a Computer Concentration. However sometimes I feel that my interest lies more in computers in particular than all electronics and circuits, and as such CS would be much more tuned to my interests. Any opinions?
Originally posted by: archcommus
Sigh...
I'm an EE major and have been wondering lately if I should've done CS. I told myself I wouldn't enjoy programming my whole life was more interested in the architecture of computers and electronics, so I decided on Electrical Engineering with a Computer Concentration. However sometimes I feel that my interest lies more in computers in particular than all electronics and circuits, and as such CS would be much more tuned to my interests. Any opinions?
That was my fear and why I didn't want to do CS. I felt that was how I'd inevitably end up, sitting behind a desk writing software everyday. I never really envisioned or knew what else you could do with a CS degree.Originally posted by: amdskip
I will graduate in may hopefully with a BS in CS, just hoping to find a job at this point. GPA isn't the greatest. Minor in business. I would prefer to stay away from being a code monkey.
Actually, I have intro to C++ AND intro to engineering next semester. Sort of a dip into both waters. But if I chose CS then, man, I'd be screwed, pretty much all of my freshman year would've been a waste.Originally posted by: tami
Originally posted by: archcommus
Sigh...
I'm an EE major and have been wondering lately if I should've done CS. I told myself I wouldn't enjoy programming my whole life was more interested in the architecture of computers and electronics, so I decided on Electrical Engineering with a Computer Concentration. However sometimes I feel that my interest lies more in computers in particular than all electronics and circuits, and as such CS would be much more tuned to my interests. Any opinions?
i think you'll probably be happier with what you're doing now, but take more computer classes just to be sure.
Originally posted by: archcommus
Actually, I have intro to C++ AND intro to engineering next semester. Sort of a dip into both waters. But if I chose CS then, man, I'd be screwed, pretty much all of my freshman year would've been a waste.Originally posted by: tami
Originally posted by: archcommus
Sigh...
I'm an EE major and have been wondering lately if I should've done CS. I told myself I wouldn't enjoy programming my whole life was more interested in the architecture of computers and electronics, so I decided on Electrical Engineering with a Computer Concentration. However sometimes I feel that my interest lies more in computers in particular than all electronics and circuits, and as such CS would be much more tuned to my interests. Any opinions?
i think you'll probably be happier with what you're doing now, but take more computer classes just to be sure.
There is a high demand for people in one field so you're recommending the other??Originally posted by: Gibson486
Originally posted by: archcommus
Actually, I have intro to C++ AND intro to engineering next semester. Sort of a dip into both waters. But if I chose CS then, man, I'd be screwed, pretty much all of my freshman year would've been a waste.Originally posted by: tami
Originally posted by: archcommus
Sigh...
I'm an EE major and have been wondering lately if I should've done CS. I told myself I wouldn't enjoy programming my whole life was more interested in the architecture of computers and electronics, so I decided on Electrical Engineering with a Computer Concentration. However sometimes I feel that my interest lies more in computers in particular than all electronics and circuits, and as such CS would be much more tuned to my interests. Any opinions?
i think you'll probably be happier with what you're doing now, but take more computer classes just to be sure.
Software Engineering is in high demand....stick with Electrical Engineering.
Originally posted by: FinalShot
Hey guys,
Its getting closer to me going to Uni, and I want to start considering options.
Anyway, Computer Science actually crossed my mind, I only have a brief idea on it.
Could anyone give their own personal experiences w/ it?
Also could someone provide info on:
What kind of jobs one can get after finishing.
Amount of $$ made.
How hard it is.
What is taken during it.
Cheers
Originally posted by: archcommus
Well what all can CS encompass besides just programming? What CAN you do with it besides being what people like to call here a "code monkey"?
Well what lead you to a job that isn't very related to your CS degree?Originally posted by: tami
Originally posted by: archcommus
Well what all can CS encompass besides just programming? What CAN you do with it besides being what people like to call here a "code monkey"?
you can be a theorist.
computer science is basically combined into two parts: programming and theory.
if you don't want to be a programmer and don't want to crunch numbers all day, your best bet is to study something you like and get a part-time job doing something in an area you plan to gain work experience in.
summer internships are also strongly recommended. if they like you, they may ask you to stick with them summer after summer (increased pay, of course), and possibly for a fulltime job come graduation. :thumbsup:
Originally posted by: archcommus
Well what lead you to a job that isn't very related to your CS degree?Originally posted by: tami
Originally posted by: archcommus
Well what all can CS encompass besides just programming? What CAN you do with it besides being what people like to call here a "code monkey"?
you can be a theorist.
computer science is basically combined into two parts: programming and theory.
if you don't want to be a programmer and don't want to crunch numbers all day, your best bet is to study something you like and get a part-time job doing something in an area you plan to gain work experience in.
summer internships are also strongly recommended. if they like you, they may ask you to stick with them summer after summer (increased pay, of course), and possibly for a fulltime job come graduation. :thumbsup: