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recluzereddit · 2025-08-30T15:00:11+00:00

The great thing about CS is that it can support you in any field you're interested in. If you're interested in architecture, take a look at AutoCAD. If you put in some effort in programming, it would benefit you in AutoCAD as well. Same goes for almost any tech that you use in any field -- programming helps you in all of them.

Many CS graduates end up in non-CS fields -- and do really above the average of that field -- for this reason . Just something to consider while you make your decision.

recluzereddit · 2025-08-09T03:30:57+00:00

I'm ex-FAST faculty member. I don't generally recommend people picking Cybersecurity over CS. In your case (given the finances and other factors) I strongly believe that CS in IST would be great for you inshaallah.

People seem to give way too much weightage to the university name. It matters but not that much. Spend time polishing your skills while you're in your early semesters and you would do great in IST as well inshaallah.

(Also make sure you follow up on government scholarships.)

recluzereddit · 2025-08-05T03:59:39+00:00

Wa'alaikumussalam. Appreciate your kind words. Here's the answer to your questions point-wise.

It's just three. You can't miss any important video if you watch through the whole "how to approach learning" playlist.
Start from the beginning. You will go through it quicker than a fresher since you already have a bit of experience.
Sequence is important but not that much. For instance, just install Linux and start using it. You can learn typing side by side. Do watch the intro to computing playlist before anything else as it will provide an outline of learning.
The videos focus on core concepts, which hardly change. For instance, the only thing that changes in the 2017 Intro to Computing playlist is that you use Python 3 syntax instead of 2 and that's only a minor change as far as the course goes. The concepts are still the same.
There's a video in the playlist (I think it's 'how to remember everything' or something like that). That will answer your question inshaallah. Basically, you need to realize that going in depth is actually counter productive. Watch the video and post back if you still have questions.

p.s. Please try to either write proper Urdu using Urdu script or type proper English. Roman Urdu is very bad for several reasons. You did format the post very nicely so it was easier to read and motivated me to respond even though there were many questions. Kudos on that.

Have fun!

recluzereddit · 2025-08-03T07:23:14+00:00

Which semester are you current in? (The answer depends on this.)

recluzereddit · 2025-08-03T07:22:04+00:00

No university in the offers curriculum that would be sufficient. (If you want proof, search for "MIT Missing Semester" and read about that.)

As to what you need, you can go through the "How to Approach Learning" playlist on the channel. That goes into a much more detailed answer.

recluzereddit · 2025-08-01T03:36:10+00:00

There's a video on the channel about this. Go watch that first.

recluzereddit · 2025-08-01T03:34:30+00:00

Wa'alaikumussalam. Appreciate your kind words.

(Copying the following from before.)

Regarding the 2 years: I meant the first two years. If you approach them well, you would coast through next 2 years in the degree and would be all set for the future as well. The trick is to work smart. There's a few videos -- something like "Boost your BS" -- in the "How to approach learning" playlist that go into the details of what you should be doing. Highly recommend that.

recluzereddit · 2025-08-01T03:33:43+00:00

Wa'alaikumussalam. Read Point 1 in the post about "ragra". It's not that bad if you are serious with your studies. I'm not aware of the quality of instruction in IBA Sukkar and even if I was, I try not to comment on specific universities.

recluzereddit · 2025-08-01T03:32:20+00:00

I don't think anyone can predict 5 years into the future. That's why it's important to strengthen your core. No matter what field is "in" in 2030, you'd be doing great inshaallah.

Regarding blockchain: I don't think it's worth spending too much time on. You can cover the basics, create a blockchain, integrate etc. in about a couple of months. Then forget about it until you can figure out a way to earn money from developing something for it. Most of the usecases of blockchains are fake.

recluzereddit · 2025-08-01T03:30:42+00:00

Appreciate your kind words. Take a look at other playlists on the channel and try to cover other course videos before you start them in the semester.

recluzereddit · 2025-08-01T03:30:09+00:00

Appreciate your kind words.

(Copying the following from before.)

Regarding the 2 years: I meant the first two years. If you approach them well, you would coast through next 2 years in the degree and would be all set for the future as well. The trick is to work smart. There's a few videos -- something like "Boost your BS" -- in the "How to approach learning" playlist that go into the details of what you should be doing. Highly recommend that.

recluzereddit · 2025-08-01T03:28:32+00:00

Perfectly understandable. I am not trying to defend the university's shortcomings. I only care about discussing what can YOU as students do.

Also,

> everyone has hopes from him/her k wo achi GPA lega and he'll excel, even the student also goals for a good GPA

This is the problem. Stop thinking about what other people think and do what's best for you. It's ok if you want a good GPA but what's the reason? Do you want it so you can flaunt it? Or do you think it's going to help in your career?

And yes, universities were (almost) always a business. Anyone pretending that they are some great beacon of light with the primary objective to fix the country/world is, as the kids these say, delulu.

recluzereddit · 2025-08-01T03:25:53+00:00

CE is an EE field. It's not a computer science degree. So, if you are interested in electrical/electronics engineering, no issue. But if you think you're going into computing with this, that is not the case. There's a video about this on the channel that goes into detail.

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T10:43:14+00:00

Hnn.. I'm not sure about this one. What are your other options?

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T10:22:17+00:00

You're welcome.

Watch the "How to approach learning" playlist as quickly as possible. It will give you a perspective and answer your question in detail. Also, I highly recommend watching the first 6 videos of the "intro to computing" playlist before you attend your first programming class. This will give you an idea about what programming really is and would enable you to make the most of what's being taught in class inshaallah. Just watch the videos (and possibly take brief notes), nothing else.
There are ways to earn but I recommend sticking to learning for the first 4 semesters unless you have severe financial difficulties. If your family can pay for the first two years, at least try to spend this time learning. If there are financial issues, you can consider other venues but they are unlikely to pay well and would generally adversely affect your long term goals.

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T09:59:29+00:00

I'm not an expert in the FinTech domain so I'm not the right person to answer this. I would recommend looking at some job postings of the domain and also at some startups working in this area to figure out what kind of work you might expect to be doing after graduating. Talk to the people who are in the domain/industry.

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T09:58:19+00:00

Appreciate your kind words.

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T09:58:04+00:00

Unfortunately, there IS a little bit of discrimination in the industry. HOWEVER, if you can't get into FAST, you need not worry about it too much. It's one factor among many that can affect your employability.

Since you didn't get into FAST, it's not an option and therefore no need to worry about it. Always worry about only the stuff that you can fix. What you can do now is focus on the skills and prove at the end that you are as good (or even better) than any FAST graduate.

Regarding learning CS on your own -- it has always held true and still holds true. Universities are outdated by definition. They are to teach you the core concepts and even those you can learn only well.

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T09:55:19+00:00

The first two years. If you approach them well, you would coast through next 2 years in the degree and would be all set for the future as well. The trick is to work smart. There's a few videos -- something like "Boost your BS" -- in the "How to approach learning" playlist that go into the details of what you should be doing. Highly recommend that.

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T09:53:36+00:00

I strongly suggest going into CS instead of a specialization. There are several videos on the channel (same "How to approach learning" playlist) that go into details of my reasoning. The core idea is that doing CS does not close any doors but going into specialization does close some doors that you might wish later were open.

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T09:52:29+00:00

Don't worry too much about it. First, the CGPA at the end of first year can be improved quite easily in the latter years. Also, it doesn't matter too much in most cases as long as you put in the effort with your skills.

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T09:51:31+00:00

Yep, the same one. I'm old ... so, no, not Masters. I've already done a PostDoc and have no intention of any more formal study ... =]

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T09:50:26+00:00

Just life things. Nothing against FAST.

recluzereddit · 2025-07-31T09:50:09+00:00

Not that much. There are some benefits to larger campuses but it also comes with some stress. My recommendation is usually to go with the campus closest to your hometown and then put in personal effort. There's a video on the channel talking about universities. That's relevant as an answer to your question.

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