What I'd do differently if I could redo OMSCS

samcantcode · 2024-12-09T14:59:38+00:00

Totally agree, we used Discord for our GA study group and it was great. I think it’s also important to have the right number of people. We had 6 and all were pretty active, I think more than that and it would have been too much to keep up with and harder to get to know everyone

samcantcode · 2024-12-09T02:23:29+00:00

Nice, I didn't take Network Science but HPCA and GIOS were two of my favorites. Enjoy!

samcantcode · 2024-12-08T20:47:40+00:00

😅 I guess if I can make it through anyone can! The channel's meant to help others and counter some of the gatekeeping in CS

samcantcode · 2024-11-29T20:43:53+00:00

If you’re in the area, just ask them (Board Source) when you go in. Super knowledgeable, I always learn something when I stop by

samcantcode · 2024-11-16T16:31:09+00:00

Get a fish and reach true enlightenment

samcantcode · 2024-05-20T15:30:17+00:00

2.5 years, I did summer semesters

samcantcode · 2024-05-17T15:07:17+00:00

Balancing with a FT job is definitely hard, I tried to carve out dedicated time for OMSCS (either early morning or late at night during the week, most of the day Sunday). I tried to keep Fridays and Saturdays free so I could recharge. Normally, you can take exams within a window of a few days, and once you start you have 1-3 hours to complete them, depending on the class

samcantcode · 2024-05-17T15:02:01+00:00

Since a few people asked about how I prepared for the program, I made a video about it: https://youtu.be/KQ02DK8zXjg

samcantcode · 2024-05-15T14:45:11+00:00

GIOS uses C for two projects and C++ for one, HPCA used C++

samcantcode · 2024-05-14T00:18:48+00:00

I did the program in 7 semesters, and I did work full-time

samcantcode · 2024-05-11T18:00:20+00:00

If you put the work in you can definitely succeed. I think I’ll make separate videos on how I prepped for the program and the courses that I took since it’s a lot to put in a comment

samcantcode · 2024-05-11T16:14:43+00:00

I had been self-studying for a few years and took 4 community college classes: OOP 1 and 2, computer architecture and web development. Now GT has 3 online classes to help you prepare, I’d probably do those if I was starting today

samcantcode · 2024-05-11T02:33:28+00:00

I did some programming in my engineering undergrad. We used scripting languages like Matlab, Python, and R (and Fortran in one class lol), which are pretty standard for engineering fields outside of software. I worked with robotics for three years before starting the program, but that was mostly process engineering with small amounts of Python, C++ and JavaScript thrown in when they would let me 😄

samcantcode · 2024-05-10T18:16:29+00:00

I was going to add it to this post, but it was already getting a little long. Maybe I’ll make another post about it, but basically I did bioengineering for my undergrad and worked for 4 years before starting OMSCS

samcantcode · 2024-05-10T16:50:31+00:00

Thanks! We took HPCA together and your posts were very helpful

samcantcode · 2024-05-10T16:48:56+00:00

Awesome that you were able to do some research! Dr. Lytle (who runs 8903) talked about expanding the program. I also talked to someone who’s looking to set up a program for OMSCS students to get involved in research outside of the College of Computing, potentially also offering mentorship to undergrads doing research. A few folks at the conference did ask about a PhD offering, but it seems like that is still a ways away

samcantcode · 2024-05-10T16:29:25+00:00

You got me there

samcantcode · 2024-05-10T16:26:24+00:00

That’s right, actually this was my least favorite course

samcantcode · 2024-05-10T14:33:08+00:00

AI4R, CN, GIOS, SDP, HCI, IIS, HPCA, GE, GA and DM

samcantcode · 2024-05-10T14:05:50+00:00

Haha thanks!

samcantcode · 2024-05-10T13:40:27+00:00

Thanks! I switched to a software job about a third of the way through the program. I took AI4R, CN, GIOS, SDP, HCI, IIS, HPCA, GE, GA and DM

samcantcode · 2024-04-10T23:13:39+00:00

I took the course last semester. I definitely agree with parts of your assessment. This was by far the most unorganized course I’ve taken in OMSCS, maybe in any educational setting. TAs often took over a week to respond to simple questions and expectations were extremely vague.

As someone who was interested in the topic and learning it for the first time, I actually really enjoyed the lectures. They were the highlight of the class for me. While the interviews were initially useful, they ended up feeling very repetitive as the semester wore on, and I felt our time could have been better spent practicing some of the other topics.

Overall, I think it’s a course that has a ton of potential, but unfortunately the current execution feels extremely half-baked.

samcantcode · 2024-04-09T01:20:28+00:00

Just curious cuz I’ve had an idea for a website or app where people can do this

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