enlightenedby42
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We have two primary CS degrees, one is straight CS with a ton of math and engineering physics classes added on, and one is a CS Applied degree with a bit less of that and a minor of your choice. I've recently decided to go the second route with a multi dicipline business minor, to make myself a bit more rounded.
I just started going to a regional university and jumped into CS. You'll figure out within 2 or 3 semesters whether CS is right for you, probably.
Just realize that CS is not going to be easy. You'll see the coursework of your liberal arts friends and probably get a little angry at how easy it all is. Just remember what your paychecks will look like compared to theirs in the future.
Staff at a college is THE most important thing. My profs are all AMAZING and makes it more than worth going to a second rate school. All but one or two have doctorates, and I have NEVER had a teacher's assistant teach a class. Also important is being part of the CS "community" at your school, as that will be your support network and you will likely be glad you have one.
I just started going to a regional university and jumped into CS. You'll figure out within 2 or 3 semesters whether CS is right for you, probably.
Just realize that CS is not going to be easy. You'll see the coursework of your liberal arts friends and probably get a little angry at how easy it all is. Just remember what your paychecks will look like compared to theirs in the future.
Staff at a college is THE most important thing. My profs are all AMAZING and makes it more than worth going to a second rate school. All but one or two have doctorates, and I have NEVER had a teacher's assistant teach a class. Also important is being part of the CS "community" at your school, as that will be your support network and you will likely be glad you have one.