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Re:Ask HN: Defer College? by Graduate on Monday April 11, 2011 @10:45PM (#2435626)
I definitely value the experience more than the money, and I would love to start my own start-up(s). The problem with that; however, is that I don't have the knowledge to physically build my ideas. That's what the E.E. major is for.

Maybe I should stick with the E.E. major and work on CompSi&Coding in my free time.

Re:Ask HN: Defer College? by gexla on Monday April 11, 2011 @11:01PM (#2435666)
Right, I would stick with the E.E. major if that's what you are more interested in. You don't need the CS degree to be a programmer and the E.E. degree would be enough to show that you got the brains.

As for start-up building, all the more reason to give it a go. As with anything, you learn by doing. You know nothing about building your ideas, but once you take a shot you learn a lot more about it. You don't need to shoot for the stars. Try something small.

Re:Ask HN: Defer College? by quantize on Tuesday April 12, 2011 @12:33AM (#2435892)
Computer science, EE, and coding are three very different things. Make sure you really understand what each one consists of before you decide to pursue it in school.