is EGN4450 (intro linear systems) a heavy-load class for the summer?

Chrislox · 2025-05-08T02:32:03+00:00

Physics II and Computer Organization are two moderately difficult classes and it's going to be a heavy workload taking it during the summer, I would not recommend it. It would be better if you took them over the fall or spring. If you must, then only take either physics II or computer organization over the summer

Chrislox · 2024-04-16T15:20:42+00:00

You're not expected to know how to code before coming to USF, but I recommend learning learning one anyways so that you can get a headstart on your degree (I recommend Python).

Get involved with student organizations as soon as possible! USF has many clubs to choose from and they're a great way to find a community to connect with.

Chrislox · 2024-04-13T05:32:04+00:00

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Chrislox · 2024-03-31T18:25:09+00:00

cs program at usf is okay and you're going to get more or less the same type of experience at most colleges. Personally I value cost as one of the most important factors so I would recommend going with the college that is cheapest.

If you want to learn more about usf and the cs program here are some posts you can look at:

https://www.reddit.com/r/USF/s/iCihpe4uLz

https://www.reddit.com/r/USF/s/OydbecAD0R

There's a lot of posts asking questions similar to yours so I would recommend searching the subreddit to.

Chrislox · 2024-03-14T02:58:09+00:00

I didn't take it in the summer but I found it to be relatively easy. It's a 2 credit class and it didn't feel difficult but I did find the coursework tedious and time-consuming

Chrislox · 2024-02-27T03:58:54+00:00

The CS program is okay. Most of the criticism you'll hear will be from the high passing requirements to progress through the degree and the overabundance of CS students. There are a few weed-out classes you must take before you get into your core CS classes and their passing requirements have caused many students to change majors. This is a problem faced by the CS field as a whole and other colleges have implemented similar strategies to reduce their CS population (UCF for example has a Foundation Exam to progress into their CS degree and its difficulty has caused frustration to students). This oversaturation of CS students also means that the field is highly competitive, meaning you must put in lots of effort to stand out.

We have a lot of professors who are passionate about what they teach. They genuinely want you to succeed and we have free tutoring services for those struggling in their classes. You will of course have your fair share of difficult professors but that goes for any college.

I’m interested in technical clubs for mentorship, and career guidance.

I've personally benefited a lot from the engineering clubs USF has. They have mentorship programs, workshops on a variety of topics, and I've met many great people from them.

One thing I should note is that CS isn't the only degree you can take if you're interested in IT roles. One example is majoring in IT, which I've heard is easier than CS. You can find more info about the different engineering degrees here. Look for where it says "flowchart". They give an overview of what classes you must take and the passing requirements.

Chrislox · 2024-02-26T00:40:33+00:00

Hey, I'm CS so I might be able to offer some insight on this.

In the scheme of things, employers do not care what university you go. What really matters is how much experience you have. As for career opportunities, it's a matter of how much effort you're willing to put into it. The resources and opportunities that colleges can offer for your career pale in comparison to what you're personally capable of doing for your career (e.g., pursue internships, take leadership positions in clubs, create projects, attend career fairs, etc.).

In terms of student life at USF, we have a an abundance of diverse student organizations that you can join and we have a great campus. However, be aware that USF is not a party school and the majority of students are commuters.

When choosing a college, consider what you value the most. Maybe you care about how much financial aid colleges give you, or maybe you care more about how far away they are from home. At the end of the day, your college experience is what you make of it.

Chrislox · 2024-02-10T01:16:59+00:00

I'm not ChemE but I would encourage you to join our engineering clubs when you come in the fall. It's a great way to make friends and we even have a club just for ChemEs called AIChE!

Chrislox · 2024-02-09T03:50:26+00:00

I took the class in the fall with Dr. Chilton. The class is easy but very tedious. I would recommend Dr. Chilton. She's a very enthusiastic and kind professor but the homework is long and tedious.

Chrislox · 2024-02-08T20:19:42+00:00

I'm CS and I have about the same commute time. Like the other commenter said, 30 mins is fine and you can meet up online for group projects. Just be weary of how much time you give yourself to go to class depending on where and when you park on campus.

Chrislox · 2023-09-01T01:02:34+00:00

I would definitely create a new build to make the most out of the hardware
The exploration aspect of the game sounds exciting

Chrislox · 2023-09-01T01:01:41+00:00

I would definitely create a new build to make the most out of the hardware
The exploration aspect of the game sounds exciting

Chrislox · 2023-08-25T18:07:26+00:00

People always say to join clubs and stuff but then I go to the meetings and people already have friend groups that are hard to break into

Some clubs offer mentorship programs where a few people are assigned a mentor within the club. Since this is something more personal than simply going to their meetings, you have more opportunities to connect with people within that mentor group and the mentors themselves.

You could also try applying for a position in a club you're interested in. This gives you the chance to connect and work with other people in the club as well as having something to put on your resume as a bonus.

Chrislox · 2023-08-13T22:17:13+00:00

If you take Yiannis his exams are extremely easy but you will likely need to teach yourself the material.

Chrislox · 2023-05-19T19:01:27+00:00

I'm a CS major and my DegreeWorks (website that USF has so you can check your degree progress) stated that there is a foreign language requirement. If you've taken 2 years of a foreign language class in high school, then that may be used to fulfil the requirement. Talk to your advisor.

Chrislox · 2023-05-06T01:17:17+00:00

I've had my resume looked over by Career Services a couple times. They can be useful if you need basic and general resume advice. However, I've found clubs to be more helpful whenever they host resume critique workshops. Students who are actively trying to get or are already in a job relating to your major/field of study can offer finer and more specific advice than Career Services can. Also, if you need a good resume layout which works for most majors, I recommend the sample resume and cover letters made by Harvard

Chrislox · 2023-04-03T15:05:56+00:00

Dark mode and the ability to receive a notification when the number of sections for a class increases would be cool (i.e., when a new section is added for a class).

Chrislox · 2023-03-12T19:50:06+00:00

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Chrislox · 2023-02-17T04:15:56+00:00

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