Why won’t anyone teach me math?

Re:Why won’t anyone teach me math? by dghlsakjg on Friday February 11, 2022 @04:19PM (#30307118)

I went to a high school that did not offer competitive programming, number theory or discrete math. I probably wouldn’t have had time since I worked through most of high school

Does it stand to reason that I have no business studying CS?

What are students who come from a less privileged background to do, self select out of good programs?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Why won’t anyone teach me math? by micromacrofoot on Friday February 11, 2022 @04:25PM (#30307157)

> What are students who come from a less privileged background to do, self select out of good programs?

In my experience, more or less, yeah... self-select out and get to work as soon as possible. I worked through most of high school and all of college. Almost decided against college entirely (money fears), but I'm glad I changed my mind.

There's no way I was going to an Ivy League and studying 40 hours or more a week. Years later and I still can't imagine living for a period of time where I have more than 2 weeks of work off. I've been working since I was 14.

I went to a decent school, had decent-ish grades, and tried to get paid to do as much relevant work as possible.

I still dream about having the ability to take a few years off to study. Must be incredible.

[ Parent | on HN ]