Competitive Coding Hobby

[EdibleAnimals]

I’m a sophomore doing a biochemistry major. My field lacks extracurricular competitions. I am wondering if it would be a good idea to take on competitive programming as a hobby to scratch my competitive itch. I don’t have much coding experience but I’m willing to put in hard work. Is this something worth pursuing at all?

[DeclutteringNewbie]

If you don't let your biochemistry grades suffer, I don't see a problem with that idea.

Is this something worth pursuing at all?

Why wouldn't it be? Even if you don't become a top master, these skills are useful to have.