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Re:Ask HN: I'm an incoming freshman to college for a CS majo... by MaxBarraclough on Sunday May 31, 2020 @08:12PM (#23374313)
'Take it easy' seems like terrible advice. A computer science degree is the foundation of a tech career.

The opportunity to build a solid foundation shouldn't be squandered, even if you aren't planning on being a workaholic careerist. A strong degree opens doors.

Re:Ask HN: I'm an incoming freshman to college for a CS majo... by sosodev on Sunday May 31, 2020 @08:39PM (#23374472)
You’re totally entitled to feel that way but I personally think the social pressure to work yourself harder than necessary is just plain wrong. I know that’s not a popular opinion here and that was my point.

I met so many people while earning my degree that were stricken with anxiety about making the “wrong” choices. Often times these people ended up suffering by spreading themselves thin and ultimately accomplishing less than they would have otherwise.