Ask HN: Going back to college part-time for CS after taking another path in life

Re:Ask HN: Going back to college part-time for CS after taki... by sogen on Tuesday January 10, 2023 @10:26AM (#34326237)

Check with another shrink.

Important! Don’t go back into CS (failed to interest you the first time), look for different careers.

I’d look into online courses or any cheaper alternative. But, again, avoid CS.

Another degree: it’s achievable, there are many that Have changed careers. Believe in yourself and don’t compare to others.

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Re:Ask HN: Going back to college part-time for CS after taki... by the_only_law on Tuesday January 10, 2023 @10:32AM (#34326321)

> I’d look into online courses or any cheaper alternative. But, again, avoid CS.

Unfortunately the only “useful” (i.e. will likely help get you a decent job) degrees offered online are CS degrees. At least in my experience.

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Re:Ask HN: Going back to college part-time for CS after taki... by user-extended on Tuesday January 10, 2023 @10:58AM (#34326806)

I don't have any other interests, really. This is why I am thinking of going into CS again. I don't know what else I'd like to do in life. Honestly.

In person-courses in my country are less expensive than online courses, but I'm working atm, which is why I am looking into online college.

Also, most other degrees don't have the same employability as CS.

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