Ask HN: CS Student Looking For Guidance

Re:Ask HN: CS Student Looking For Guidance by pradn on Thursday December 05, 2013 @09:23PM (#6858979)

Having a college degree is an important social signal in the eyes of most people. If you're only going to be in college for an another year, I'd say go finish the degree. Plus, the college experience isn't something you can recreate later in life. Take advantage of it while you can.

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Re:Ask HN: CS Student Looking For Guidance by pradn on Thursday December 05, 2013 @10:38PM (#6859242)

You'll also have the opportunity to try new classes and fields within CS. It's hard to get a wide view of CS otherwise. A solid foundation will open up more options in your career.

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Re:Ask HN: CS Student Looking For Guidance by erniejimz on Thursday December 05, 2013 @09:29PM (#6859008)

My college life is different though. I was in the Marine Infantry for 4 years. So I came out older than everyone already. The only college "thing" I do is go to the library.

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Re:Ask HN: CS Student Looking For Guidance by cookrn on Thursday December 05, 2013 @10:30PM (#6859212)

Would switching to part time at finishing your degree while you freelance as well be an option? That might you allow you to try out lots of different types of CS/programming/development work in different industries and build some history and contacts while school is finishing up.

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Re:Ask HN: CS Student Looking For Guidance by erniejimz on Thursday December 05, 2013 @10:52PM (#6859295)

I have never thought of this, thanks!!

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