Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Computer Science
A program based on Magdalen's experience as a final year Computer Science student, sharing advice and insights for prospective and current CS students.
- Research Core CS Papers This Week
- Explore Web/App Development Options This Week
- Identify In-Demand Tools This Week
- Work on Personal Projects This Week
- Google and YouTube Effectively This Week
- Visualize Solutions This Week
- Embrace Debugging This Week
- Practice Consistently This Week
- Start Small Projects This Week
- Showcase Projects to Interviewers
- Research Other Roles This Week
- Shadow or Talk to Professionals
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What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the theoretical nature of most CS degrees.
- Learn how to acquire industry-relevant skills outside the classroom.
- Develop problem-solving, perseverance, and practice habits.
- Start building a portfolio of projects early in your degree.
- Explore alternative career paths within the CS field.
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