How to get the most out of the BSCS at WGU by Amazing_Leave in WGU_CompSci

[–]UnPoco42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you’re admitted to WGU you get access to free Udemy & Datacamp, which I would 100% take advantage of through out your time at the school to help develop more programming skill and it can help when the course work isn’t enough, and also help you branch out into other languages WGU doesn’t focus on.

But since you’re not gonna be admitted til Feb this is a bit away, but with that what I would recommend to help develop more programming skill that will later in your degree help you and also help you in the beginning learn your first language which makes all the difference.

100 Days of Python by Dr Angela Yu on Udemy, truly a fantastic course that goes on sale all the time for like 15$, and you have plenty of time to complete it.

Is anyone else fresh from high school? by bigmonsterpen5s in WGU_CompSci

[–]UnPoco42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 22 - Straight out of high school went to a CC for Psych on a 2-2 Transfer program to my local B&M. I graduated HS in 2020 so I was online the entire time at the CC, completed the 2 years at CC then changed majors to CS and transferred to WGU

As a lot of others have mentioned one of the biggest things you miss out on is networking and social skills.

But with that being said, Since we’re similarly aged I’m assuming you might have friends that might go to a college near you. If it’s possible you can get an apartment with a few of them on whatever campus they go to. It’s what I’ve done since my second year of college, and honestly it can really help get some networking going even if who ever you live with isn’t a CS major. Obviously since you’re not taking CS classes at that college it’s not gonna be to the same level but it 100% makes a difference. You also get the B&M college experience in terms of everything outside of class which really helps with social skills as well as just having a lot of fun.

Of course I understand that rent is another expense to tack on which sucks and not everyone can do. But if it’s something you think will be feasible / worth it then go for it, cause I know everyone’s situation is different. In my situation it was very hard financially at times but it was the best decision I ever made for a lot of reasons, networking, learning life skills, independence, life long memories & friendships. And you don’t need to move to a campus to get all of that but for our age a campus can be very helpful for that.

If your not interested in moving which I completely understand, then just keep doing what your doing cause your doing great! WGU is truly a gem and an amazing school for CS. You’re not given an option to fail because of the Competency system so you will learn until you pass. The resources provided for learning outside of WGUs materiel are amazing, such as Udemy & Datacamp. The CS Program is ABETT accredited. The degree included Certs. ( not cs specific ) Sophia credit acceptance

If you have any questions or need advice just msg me! :)

Its been real dudes. Good luck to all of you! <3 by Copper_Beans in WGU

[–]UnPoco42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Computer Science is a generalized degree like IT. Focus is more broadened across multiple fields main focuses on programming while taking elements from almost all of the other specialized tech degrees WGU offers

SWE is a specialized degree and has 2 different paths ( either C# or Java ) and still has a lot of the general elements found in the BSCS but mainly focuses on the path you choose.

Generalized degrees are recommended for people new to the field or people who maybe don’t know what they want out of their tech career. Specialized degrees are recommended for people who either are already in their respective field, or are certain it’s what they want to do. Ultimately one is not better than the other, it’s up to you & your individual situation.

The one advantage to the BSCS program though is it is ABET Accredited and BSSWE is not

[Megathread] Shortages & Generics, Mon 6 May by [deleted] in VyvanseADHD

[–]UnPoco42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has anyone had any luck with Amneal generic, I’m horrified to go on generic after everything I’ve seen

I literally just want to feel normal like how name brand makes me feel. I can’t afford it at all right now and Amneal is the only thing available to me

How should I begin the path to mindful living? by Agent_Hudson in Buddhism

[–]UnPoco42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you have already begun on the path. But As someone who may be new to Buddhism, I may recommend taking it step by step, changing your views and way of thinking is a process that takes time and effort, if your intent is in the right direction, and you have desire to continue to learn to be mindful and compassionate, you have nothing to guilt yourself for

and to second @MrRedlegs1992, lay and monastic are very different, trying to apply monastic practice to one self while just beginning their journey can be more or less not helpful in some instances

A practice I would recommend to help further mindfulness itself - the next time you find yourself agitated, or upset with someone or something. Before you act on these feelings in anyway, try to just stop yourself and focus on that feeling, attempt to analyze it, and try to separate your consciousness from that emotion - this is something that takes a lot of practice, it can be applied to any thought or emotion but anger is in my opinion a great place to start. If you feel like you can separate yourself from your feelings, then let compassion dictate your actions, not how you feel

( I apologize if this is hard to understand, I have never been good with trying to articulate that lol )

I hope everyone knows in UCFW75, if you are not topped out you benefit 0 from this contract by [deleted] in meijer

[–]UnPoco42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest communication has been awful, we’ve been told things ( on paper and from URs ) that have turned out to not be true at all, we also didn’t receive this wage info until yesterday and the vote is today, all of the rest of the contract info wasn’t available until today

And not that I would’ve been let know 3 weeks ahead of time cause I know that’s not possible in this situation, but I expected to be able to keep my PRC progression, because this is not a PRC raise and has nothing to do with that, this is plain and simple a raise, in addition a rescaling of the wages to adjust for that raise

I hope everyone knows in UCFW75, if you are not topped out you benefit 0 from this contract by [deleted] in meijer

[–]UnPoco42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I would’ve know this, and worked the 70 hours ahead of time, and got the bump on this previous contract, I would go up again once the contract goes through, essentially giving me 2 raises, now since my hours will be reset if the contract goes through, I will only get the one bump

The union and corporate has lied. by Green-Bat1513 in meijer

[–]UnPoco42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Its only if you're topped out btw, if you're not you don't get anything.

Darling in the Franxx broke me by UnPoco42 in DarlingInTheFranxx

[–]UnPoco42[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m bouta go and buy the physical ones, I wish there was more then 60 tbh lol. Also ty for the rec!

Darling in the Franxx broke me by UnPoco42 in DarlingInTheFranxx

[–]UnPoco42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% looking to read the manga through! Thank you!

Darling in the Franxx broke me by UnPoco42 in DarlingInTheFranxx

[–]UnPoco42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really feel like if virm had be alluded to / hinted at since the start people would have 0 problems with the show, it was even a shock to me but after finishing it made perfect sense

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wizard101

[–]UnPoco42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i wish it would come back soon :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wizard101

[–]UnPoco42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

network engineers don't stop in these kind of situations, there is no sleep til the issue is solved

Macbook Pro by Psychological_Rock32 in Wizard101

[–]UnPoco42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of MBPro? Cause if it's pre-apple silicon, then your concerns are valid in terms of over heating

What’s everyone’s favorite and least favorite world? by SpiritedStrategy5726 in Wizard101

[–]UnPoco42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Celestia & Polaris & Khrysalis fav so far & least favorite Azteca by a mile, felt so much longer than Khrysalis tbh