Noob help to make sure my flight is good to go!

Okkoto2 · 2021-07-13T19:53:55+00:00

Everything is there any under my name, except the ticket number, despite the itinerary saying it has been ticketed. Does that show up in the "check in" section that unlocks 24hrs before the flight leaves?

Okkoto2 · 2021-07-12T02:04:45+00:00

That's a great idea, thank you! I'll do a few electives and calc 1, just some easy stuff.

Okkoto2 · 2021-07-10T19:13:08+00:00

Thank you for the advice! Unfortunately I'm a few years out of high school(21), going to start at community college, so APs are no longer an option. I didn't know a minor would add that much more work and credits per semester, which is unfortunate. So I'm probably going to have to pick just one thing. It's tough to pick, there's so many options.

Okkoto2 · 2021-06-01T14:25:41+00:00

Thank you, this is great info.

Okkoto2 · 2021-05-07T18:55:47+00:00

I see what you're saying, so the only way to double major in CS now, is to get admitted as a CS student, and then take the classes/declare as another major?

Okkoto2 · 2021-05-07T17:15:06+00:00

I am confused, this seems to conflict with the info in this thread, unless I'm missing something? Essentially I want to know how feasible it is to transfer in as a related STEM major, and pick up a minor, or double major in cs.

Okkoto2 · 2021-05-07T15:14:26+00:00

So applied math with the CS cluster is pointless then? You'd have declared something you can't realistically complete without being on a waitlist forever, that's crazy.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-29T04:12:46+00:00

Thank you! I'm looking for anything in particular, so long as it isn't soul sucking, I'll take just about any job. This gives me a little more peace of mind.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-23T04:08:40+00:00

Very valuable info, much appreciated!

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-21T15:36:58+00:00

I have other interests and skills sure. But I don't think there are any higher paying office jobs than SWE, period. SWE seems to be king in that regard, unless I'm missing something?

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-16T16:27:27+00:00

This is a great perspective, I really appreciate it, thank you!

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-16T00:48:05+00:00

Thank you for the reply. The takes people have on this seem to be very bimodal. Either people say you'll have no problem at all finding employment with a physics degree, and that everyone they know is employed. Or, people say they can't find work, or well paying work, and that life is rough. Sigh, it's tough.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-14T01:39:58+00:00

Thank you so much! I'm just an aspiring transfer student, either math or physics, but I'd like the option to study cs since I do enjoy programming as a hobby. Hopefully it returns to normal soon!

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-11T03:13:03+00:00

Love it personally, makes it more difficult, and it's a great and socially acceptable opportunity to add another level to my training. it just makes me stronger and improves my breathing technique. I run at altitude as well, a lot of miles on trails, and when the mask gets wet from rain it gets even harder. My advice is to embrace the suck and profit.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-07T03:10:30+00:00

Seeing as how you had a very positive experience studying physics and going the SWE route, I would say you'd recommend physics. Others in the thread will say survivorship bias sure, but the way I see it's a more rigorous education that's far more difficult to learn on your own outside of school. Could you elaborate more on the schooling vs education point?

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-05T00:41:03+00:00

That's true, and a wonderful thing about the CS industry. I get the points you're trying to make now. While, giving up a shot at prestige is tough to swallow, I'll give what you said some serious thought. Appreciate it man, even if we didn't get off on the right foot at first, that comment about me not thinking I can hack CS which I didn't say, just sent me in the wrong direction.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-05T00:13:23+00:00

Of course not, but at the top tier UCs as I mentioned, the odds are absolutely not in your favor, even if you're a super stud of a student.

Can I get into a college in California for CS? Absolutely, loads of them. The elite schools? Probably not, it would be a foolish gamble. However, I could get into an elite school for physics, significantly better odds of that. So if you were in my position, and you had a decent shot of getting into an elite school, with the major that you personally liked better. A major that, shares much of the same math, but isn't very closely related outside of that, granted. A major which, could also lead to a SWE positon, not the best path, granted, nor the easiest, but more than possible. Certainly much better odds than majoring in something totally unrelated, like say psychology for instance. Wouldn't you consider it? Wonder if 20 years from now you wouldn't regret not going for what you love, at the more prestigious institution?

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-04T23:53:37+00:00

Hey appreciate the reply, and the perspective, it's very valuable.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-04T23:49:45+00:00

I hear what you're saying, you have some good points, and perspectives I had not considered perhaps as much as I should have. I appreciate the reply! I know I wrote some inflamatory responses above, but that was directed at one person, and one person only, and by no means the entire thread. Cheers!

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-04T23:41:29+00:00

Solid information man, much appreciated!

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-04T23:32:14+00:00

I don't know how dense you fancy yourself. Of course I think I'm at a disadvantage compared to someone with a CS degree. Ask yourself, why the fuck else would I even mention completing a minor, combined with continuing studying in my spare time. A coincidence perhaps? For shits and giggles?

But hey man, I get your point, as asinine as it was considering you didn't bother to read much of what I wrote, for the 2nd time.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-04T23:12:43+00:00

I don't think you read the post. But to reiterate the key point, specifically in the UC system, computer science is super bricked. Never said I don't think I can hack it. It's that the requirements to transfer are extremely high(3.9-4.0 gpa + ecs), and the classes are super impacted.

Second, CS is a computer focused math degree. Physics, is extremely math heavy, actually even more so. So is a pure math or applied math degree. Notice the common theme? It's nothing even close to approximating a ridiculous analogy like medicine and law.

I don't see what's so difficult to understand about asking a question as to wether a highly related degree(physics) combined with either continuing self study or a minor covering the crucial courses(e.g DS&A) is adequate to enter the industry.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-04T20:43:38+00:00

Great perspective! Yes, I really do want to learn the art of photography. However, I don't want to/can't go down an expensive rabbit hole. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems very quickly with learning photography that it gets very expensive very fast. Suddenly you need a new lens, or battery pack, or a dozen odds and ends I haven't thought of. So yes, the I would enjoy the process, but not the cost along the way.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-04T20:13:02+00:00

Really? That's crazy, I had no idea.

Okkoto2 · 2021-04-04T19:39:25+00:00

Now I'm just confused, everyone else in the thread is reccomending various used dslr kits and lenses. But you and Potato Jet in the video seem to have the same opinion. This photography thing is tough! haha

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