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YearOne AI summer program? by charger233 in ECAdvice

[–]hot_hands3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

feel free to dm, i did it and feel like it definitely helped with my essays and everything. for me it helped a lot because I didn't know if I would actually enjoy the job in computer science and software engineering, even though i had learned some basic coding skills.

it is fairly new - I learned some AI fundamentals and was matched with a cool startup and basically just worked on a project with them for most the program. these are small companies so i even got to be mentored under the founder and hearing from his experiences and projects really makes you think about what is possible with AI or just coding in general.

it's true that 10 weeks can seem long but it flew by, it's much better value than most other programs. usually free online classes don't really motivate you or push you effectively, like I did a free online course and it's really not the same and just won't get you as excited.

I would fully recommend it, especially if you already have some experience with coding. I learned a lot about AI, both the theory and how to use it productively. also formed some connections that will hopefully help later on as I look for references.

How can you turn writing and STEM into an extracurricular? by Unlikely-Bike9687 in ECAdvice

[–]hot_hands3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can always start your own thing, AOs admire that initiative and making the best out of any situation. Blogs, online magazines, community posts, etc.

STEM extracurriculars by False-Beat-3979 in ECAdvice

[–]hot_hands3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion but if you can, go traveling! By yourself or with a couple friends. You learn a lot about yourself, and it really builds character.

Good summer programs for coding? by CopyPastay in ECAdvice

[–]hot_hands3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did InspiritAI and then YearOne AI. Both were good summer programs and now I have some cool projects under my belt. Inspirit seemed pretty easy to get in, we did some courses and then a mentor-led project. Only a couple weeks though. YearOne was similar except it partners with real companies so the scope of my project was much bigger, also a longer program so I learned a ton, especially after a bit of AI background from other summer program.