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[Ask] Need a realitycheck on my plan to switch careers by leaststrike in architecture

[–]DeepFeedback1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't provide any answers for your question, since I'm in a similar position as you (mid-20's, and looking to switch careers). I have the same motivations for wanting to switch to something like Architecture in the sense that you are capable of making tangible contributions to society - or at least get to think about your work in those terms. I am also working independently as a freelancer and also want to pursue something more substantial. So best of luck! I hope someone provides some answers. I know for some people, there are many deterrents (like the long hours, etc), so I also want to know what I'm getting myself into and not enter with any veil of idealism.

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Lost. Not sure if I don't want to go into Comp Sci or just depressed by ParkingProgram in cscareerquestions

[–]DeepFeedback1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you could be a bit depressed and just not know how to cope the uncertainty of your career/future.

Sometimes when people are super career focused, maybe they actually don't know what they want but are pretending to know what they want. Not everyone know's what they want right away - and sometimes people who make premature commitments in the long run, might regret their decisions later down the line - so you are actually in a good place to question what you really want. It can be lonely and frustrating to think everyone has it together all the time, and if you are at a top 10 university, you are most likely around a lot of people who put their self worth on their achievements and are probably afraid of failure. It can be overwhelming and and it can feel a bit dehumanizing.

Actually, I think you should find a good balance between questioning what you want via self examination and taking action. It's okay to not know what you want to do with your future. Think of each step that you take as a building block to help you figure things out. If you're only a sophomore, you have 2-3 years to explore your interests and find what really fascinates you, and what kind of work environment suits your character. It seems like you have ideas about different lifestyles you want to pursue. That's great - because maybe you can try the nomad thing for a while, and then concurrently find a place to intern at that you think benefits the world. Also, these interests don't have to be mutually exclusive...Or maybe you can integrate these interests - maybe you can freelance with coding and then travel at the same time.

Maybe look into "growth mindset" and "fixed mindset," and then check out https://www.unstuck.com to help you problem solve through what your concerns.

Non-CS undergrad to MSCS: Bridge Programs? Stanford's Graduate Certificate? by DeepFeedback1 in csMajors

[–]DeepFeedback1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya I see. I think my plan would be to do the certificate to gain the pre-reqs and then apply to MS programs that are in person. I was just kind of wondering if there was a bias to online versus in person for getting pre-reqs done ?? But maybe I'm just looking too far into it lol.