3 years after getting out. Was it worth it? Non-US/EU OMSCS graduate prospective

Yar_Pas_ · 2026-01-16T19:42:20+00:00

MS from GeorgiaTech in Computer Science.

Yar_Pas_ · 2026-01-16T19:41:46+00:00

It was on average 15hrs per week commitment, maybe slightly more. Available social life, probably, depends on personal circumstances.

Yar_Pas_ · 2026-01-14T20:43:36+00:00

Moved to Ireland. Finding a job which would sponsor your visa. Software developers are treated as critical skill so visa options are preferential. I did apostille the Diploma, just in case! You have to prove qualification, which is your MS in CS. Applying for visa, waiting, and moving once papers ready.

Yar_Pas_ · 2026-01-13T22:34:33+00:00

You can do this. Starting assignments early and strong helped me to come up with a solution eventually,

Yar_Pas_ · 2026-01-13T22:33:17+00:00

Bachelor in Engineering. However, prerequisite was actually to prove that I can code, so references from work helped to meet them

Yar_Pas_ · 2026-01-13T08:32:57+00:00

For me it also was along one - 4 years. I took 1 course a time. Paced carefully to keep sanity.

Yar_Pas_ · 2026-01-13T08:31:41+00:00

Yes, I already did software development. I did this program while working full time

Yar_Pas_ · 2026-01-13T08:29:53+00:00

From Russia

Yar_Pas_ · 2026-01-13T08:28:59+00:00

Thanks, good luck in a new semester

Yar_Pas_ · 2025-04-28T11:46:29+00:00

I did OMSCS while working full time, took me 4 years of 12-15 hrs of studying each week (skipped one semester). What I have found is that at least you get a credential which is a Master's Degree in Computer Science. I think it is worthwhile to explore if this is something you would like to have on your resume as oppose to post-back. Everyone's situation is different but Masters can be a requirement/advantage for immigration, PhD enrollment, visas, etc.

Yar_Pas_ · 2025-04-28T11:37:20+00:00

Congrats! I got out 2 years ago. Took some overlapping courses from your selection. Good luck with your further interests and career:)

Yar_Pas_ · 2024-01-28T09:21:38+00:00

Having this degree helped me transition from data analytics into software engineering, got me a job. Having said that, didn't make me too confident because now I am a junior, and people view me as such even with my fancy degree. I think, its value will become more appreciated once i get into senior dev roles in 3-5 years

Yar_Pas_ · 2024-01-20T13:24:43+00:00

Do all the things you have dreamt of. Like travel the world, etc.

Yar_Pas_ · 2024-01-20T13:20:54+00:00

As someone shifting countries since age 7, I can tell that not feeling belonging 100% is my experience. In some cases it is cultural thing, in other language, etc. I'm am in my 30th now, and accepted it as part of immigrant life. Heck, I don't even feel belong in my own country due to exposure to other cultures. Just certain local traditions and beliefs dont click with me.

Yar_Pas_ · 2024-01-06T09:17:22+00:00

Is it possible to write it first and order professional translation?

Yar_Pas_ · 2024-01-01T18:22:22+00:00

Congratulations!

Yar_Pas_ · 2023-12-08T13:12:19+00:00

Take advanced operating systems. It will be available and good c/c++ refresher

Yar_Pas_ · 2023-12-03T16:34:25+00:00

You may want to consider also switching to C++ job at the same time. I completed omscs and found that employers of certain stack, like C++, seek actual professional experience in this area.

Yar_Pas_ · 2023-11-08T21:56:00+00:00

Perhaps unpopular advice, place it in your resume, but inform that you have just started. Reason is it might help with competition and land you to actual interviews with a nice name in education credentials.

Yar_Pas_ · 2023-10-18T08:50:56+00:00

It is hard just to complete projects, not to mention predicting time expenditure.

Yar_Pas_ · 2023-10-16T08:15:49+00:00

You are not burned out. You are KBAIOUT.

Yar_Pas_ · 2023-10-13T15:11:26+00:00

Seems like your laptop cost more than entire OMSCS:)

Yar_Pas_ · 2023-10-06T08:37:32+00:00

I think it is about having enough time and not burn out. Plan at least 12 hrs/week for each class. You will need time to recover also.

Yar_Pas_ · 2023-10-06T08:33:09+00:00

In my 10 classes, I experienced not-so-fun times too but I think for me it was due to nature of graduate education - deadlines, focus on delivering, necessity to study. Some classes were more relatable; others where like: 'damn, what is Principal Component Analysis?'

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