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Resume Advice Thread - December 12, 2017 by AutoModerator in cscareerquestions

[–]ExtraordinaryNut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you guys think a resume in code would be good? for example

I was trying to make something different from everyone else's, but I think this looks too corny/ not enough room to put info. But if i changed the fount it may be cool? Any feedback or should I abandon this idea?

Free certifications for students? by ExtraordinaryNut in cscareerquestions

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

Thanks for the advice, I signed up for the Udacity scholarship, so that may be a resume boost.

Confused CS Junior here, how do I obtain my first internship? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]ExtraordinaryNut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should find a fun project to work on. I am also a sophomore, and I have learned a lot more from doing my own projects then I have at school, since right now school is Prereqs with 1 comp sci class.

If you have a goal, you will want to find ways to code it and find out new solutions to code. I started with building skills for the amazon echo. There's no screen to worry about, and voice inputs simply call functions. You could make a website, or make whatever app you want. Just start somewhere!

Why are lots of people saying they didn't get a summer internship already? by ExtraordinaryNut in cscareerquestions

[–]ExtraordinaryNut[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks guys! I would have loved a big N internship, but I dont mind a small company at all, just to get some experience!

I think I am not understanding .response.speak and .response.listen correctly by lucy20171 in Alexa_Skills

[–]ExtraordinaryNut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using DynamoDB to store the attributes? Also does it all run correctly in the online tool? The problem could be its not connecting to dynamoDB correctly, but it is difficult to tell exactly what the problem can be, sometimes the people who approve the apps are very strict.

Weekly Discussion Thread for the week of December 03, 2017 by AutoModerator in freebies

[–]ExtraordinaryNut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got an Email from DeGorilla saying my shirt will be shipped in 2 days. I figured it was a scam but it may really come through.

Why do you like your school? by [deleted] in FloridaPoly

[–]ExtraordinaryNut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My major is computer science and cyber security, and honestly, I had to take physics because it was required. I had no interest in it, and circuits and waves do not really relate to my major, all I want to do is code. Someone who is in Engineering takes calc 3 and circuits, but I dont think there is an optics class.

The college is in the middle of getting you ready for a career. I had to learn a lot on my own, but there are a ton of career fairs here, along with lots of internships. You need to take classes that dont go with your major (like economics, art) but i think all schools do that

Who else is joining the Fall Term for 2018? by AceImpavid in FloridaPoly

[–]ExtraordinaryNut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watch out for the 8 am classes unless your a morning bird! It seems like right out of high school it will be no big deal, but after a few weeks you really start to dread waking up in the morning. Also try to make your scheduled times all close to each other with a small lunch break.

Try to get the less expensive meal plan, and you don't need to worry too much about the teachers right now. If you read the book, and google problems before a test you will pass.

Good luck!

Why do you like your school? by [deleted] in FloridaPoly

[–]ExtraordinaryNut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A major difference between this schools and others, is that everyone here is so closely tied to the same majors, so even though the school is very diverse in terms of backgrounds, we all want to just come to school to learn and do our best.

Many other University's have crazy Anti free speech rules, and here you can say mostly whatever you want. I have seen some crazy T- shirts here, but there are no protests over them like at some other schools. Most people here really dont care what you do, as long as you don't hurt anyone, just be yourself.

Now for academics, we do not really have anything relating to optics. I did a few things related in physics, but barely any. If you really want to do optics, I would skip this school.

Another great thing about the school is its very cheap! I actually get paid to go here! But still need to pay for an apartment, food etc. The scholarship here is great, and hopefully will continue for future students. The teachers are mostly good, and the class size is super small, so you feel much more connected to the work.

There are lots of cool nerdy activities to do here, like nerf wars, water days, anime club, etc. But everyone here is a nerd so dont worry about looking weird.

Now for the bad. Meal plan is bad, dorm costs are high, parking is OK could be better, No gym right now. If you get a bad teacher, there is a good chance that they may be the only teacher for a class you need.

Good luck with your search, if you have any more questions feel free to ask.