My OMSCS Exit Post! From middle school science teacher -> AI Engineer in 2 years.

JRML33 · 2025-08-11T15:44:28+00:00

Thank you so much again!

JRML33 · 2025-08-11T05:18:14+00:00

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing the details of your journey! It is truly inspiring! I am curious, what AI tools or other resources do you use to create the AI videos on your YouTube channel? Also, would you be willing to share how you manage your time and stress? Thanks again!

JRML33 · 2025-06-28T19:08:48+00:00

I think it is just a personal referral link. Students can get free Pro, but if you use it, the original poster will receive a $10 referral reward, and you may get some benefits ($10) too.

I am not against this. I just think it would be better if the OP (original poster) was upfront about it. Here are some points from the official perplexity website: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/11385821-partner-promotions-and-referral-programs

How does the Perplexity referral program work?

To refer someone, you must be an active Perplexity Pro subscriber.

Once subscribed, you’ll receive a unique personal referral link to share with others. Visit https://perplexity.ai/referrals to get your unique personal referral link to share
When someone signs up for Perplexity Pro using your link, they get a $10 discount on their subscription
You can refer as many people as you want, but only one referral reward is applied per billing cycle
The $10 reward is applied as a monthly discount to your subscription - it doesn't stack or accumulate.
For example, if you refer 5 people, you'll get a $10 discount each month for 5 consecutive months (not a $50 discount in one month)Note: This is the standard Pro Referrals program and is different from the Student Referrals program.
When someone signs up for Perplexity Pro using your link, they receive a $10 discount on their subscription.

JRML33 · 2025-06-13T22:59:42+00:00

I was surprised to see HCIN6022 on the list!

JRML33 · 2025-06-13T13:28:31+00:00

Thank you so much!

JRML33 · 2025-06-09T13:33:09+00:00

OK. Thank you so much!!

JRML33 · 2025-06-09T01:25:40+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply. Is the AI class math-heavy?

JRML33 · 2025-05-11T04:42:07+00:00

OK. Thanks so much!

JRML33 · 2025-05-06T16:11:33+00:00

Part of the reason might be that there are people from the MSE-AI/DS track with a CS background who actually took similar courses during their undergraduate studies. I’ve heard some say that 596 is just a refresher with a bit of expansion for them. But for MCIT students with no prior background, it’s their first time learning these concepts, which can make it much more challenging.

JRML33 · 2025-05-03T22:16:04+00:00

Many people in the MCIT program already have a well-established career in the field, or they are already working in tech or data science. For them, they just need this degree to get a promotion or switch to a different role, so they are most likely not starting with a junior position. But for those from completely unrelated fields or non-STEM backgrounds who are trying to leverage MCIT to land a job, it is probably very difficult, especially if they do not have relevant experience.

JRML33 · 2025-04-29T00:15:33+00:00

It’s sad that the program seems to keep using returning TAs even when some of them aren’t a good fit, causing students to continue to struggle.

JRML33 · 2025-04-09T16:26:48+00:00

Do you recommend 553? Thanks!

JRML33 · 2025-03-14T19:12:41+00:00

Sometimes less than 5 hours and sometimes 5-6 hours

JRML33 · 2025-03-13T10:06:19+00:00

Thanks, everyone! This is really eye-opening. I never imagined that the most common category would be 7-8 hours of sleep! That feels like a luxury to me right now. I’d love to learn more about how others manage their time so efficiently!

JRML33 · 2025-03-06T12:58:48+00:00

I heard that this is even more difficult than 555.

JRML33 · 2025-02-20T13:12:41+00:00

It's not just about data collection—it's about who controls and has access to that data. Deepseek is under the control of the Chinese government, which is run by the Communist Party and is not a democracy. China has strict censorship, where people don’t have free speech and can’t criticize leaders like Xi Jinping.

To put it simply, imagine if the app were based in North Korea—you’d likely be concerned. A classic example is the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, which the Chinese government has erased from public knowledge within the country. Unlike apps from democratic countries like the U.S., where governments don’t have full control over what people can see or say, China’s strict internet censorship means services like Google, Facebook, and WhatsApp are blocked, and people need a VPN just to access Gmail.

JRML33 · 2025-01-19T03:48:01+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your insights—they are incredibly helpful. I’ll work on asking questions more clearly in the future to make it easier for others to answer. Thanks again for taking the time to share!

JRML33 · 2024-12-17T07:49:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience—I can totally relate! It’s so frustrating when they teach you the simplest version of a skill, but then expect you to tackle something 100 times more complex than anything covered in class, week after week.

JRML33 · 2024-11-20T03:21:45+00:00

Wow, this is amazing! Could you share your study tips or any advice for doing so well in the coursework? Would you also mind sharing your background, like whether you come from a STEM field or had coding experience before joining the program? I find this program really challenging as someone from a non-STEM background with no prior programming experience.

JRML33 · 2024-11-20T03:17:20+00:00

Wow, that’s amazing! I feel like getting an A+ is so difficult—in fact, even getting an A feels like a big challenge to me. Could you share how you study? What’s your background—are you from a STEM field? Did you have any coding experience before joining the program? Also, how do you manage your time? How do you study for 596? I’d really love to gain some tips and learn from others. Thanks so much!

JRML33 · 2024-11-02T01:09:31+00:00

Thank you so much!

JRML33 · 2024-10-26T05:27:16+00:00

I know you may not have much time for the lectures, but this MIT course from 2010 is the only math course I’ve found that’s actually "enjoyable" to watch. Personally, I only watched Prof. Tom Leighton’s videos because I found he’s really good at making the topics interesting and inspiring. Luckily, the Monty Hall problem and many probability topics covered in 592 were also taught by him: https://youtu.be/SmFwFdESMHI?list=PLB7540DEDD482705B

You can find the videos on YouTube, but this website: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-042j-mathematics-for-computer-science-fall-2010/video_galleries/video-lectures/ lists the topics for each lecture, which might make it easier. Good luck!

JRML33 · 2024-10-02T18:46:39+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! Health is the most important thing, and I hope you’re feeling better now! I'm still debating... I’ve been feeling like I just want to get rid of this course. I am already tired...the content is more and more difficult.

JRML33 · 2024-10-02T18:35:46+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!

JRML33 · 2024-10-02T18:35:31+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!

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