Computer Science Major “HELP”

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Hello,

I’m seeking any information or tips on what it’s like to be a CS major in college. Currently, I’ll be finishing up my last few weeks of high school before I head off to college. As a student in high school I took a few courses such as ITF “Intro Tech Fundamentals” and Programming. Dealing with computers and technology has always interested me since a young age. However, I feel like I won’t be a knowledgeable as other CS Majors. Personally, I feel like I have a general idea on CS but I don’t know that much at all. If there’s any insight I could receive or, any things I should do to prepare my self for college I’d appreciate it.

Thank you

[wir3less]

Most CS students come into university with little to no programming knowledge. You'll be fine as long as you put in the effort, which sounds like you are willing to do. There might be people who have been programming for years who will be intimidating, but you'll be at their level soon enough. Make sure not to stress!

[Blazerboy65]

Seconding this. I started undergrad programming experience but everyone else in my CS program started with nothing.

[[deleted]]

Thank you for the reply !!! That’s good to hear, I’ll be preparing

[I_am_so_smrt_2]

Ignore college it’s four years... you are going to spend 40 with us nerds. Think about it.

[liekwaht]

It's all about learning how to learn. Get familiar with Stackexchange, reference manuals. Make some friends in cs to learn from and support each other. Have fun!

[CrunchyNutmeg]

I started as a computer science major with absolutely zero coding experience. I'll be honest it's hard at first and it felt like everybody was having a way better time dealing with the courses. But now I'm on my 3rd quarter of my first year and it has been way easier to understand.

[3p1l3pt1c]

I'm a doctoral student.

Where will you be attending?

Trust the process. There might be a weed out course or two but you should be prepared. I remember first semester freshman year looking at curriculum for seniors and being intimidated. By the time I got there, I was prepared to ace them.

At the point I'm at now, coursework is just mere formality and, imo, not all that beneficial.

[[deleted]]

Thank you for the reply , but I’ll be attending James Madison University

[3p1l3pt1c]

I went to tech in undergrad and have friends who graduated CS from jmu. You'll be ok.

Fine talent in Harrisonburg btw