CS Alumini Notes and Takeaways

How did you realize you wanted to do your major through apcsp/csa?

  • used coding knowledge and applied it to other fields
  • taking these classes certified their previous interest in cs
  • take time to reflect on how u want to apply comp sci in your life
  • Doing internships can solidify your interest
  • Even if you don’t want to go into computer science, it can help with other fields
  • csa made people realize that you can apply cs skills in real life

Biggest challenge in doing Cs?

  • perseveration and determination
  • having an open mind and using resources like google
  • focus on your own path and journey
  • Don’t take shortcuts, try to learn and go above and beyond
  • Willing to just jump into CS . project based classes will help

PBL scenario is in college cs classes

  • not a lot of project based learning in college
  • Self initiate projects
  • Good to learn how to self study and group study

How have you applied CS in your major if you’re not majoring in CS?

  • Can help you in all of your projects
  • All fields have applications of CS
  • MatLab CAD softwares 3D printing etc
  • many applications of CS
  • CS can help with high level math courses especially python
  • can use jupyter notebooks for technical papers and interactive graphs

Have you had a job with school or your professor

  • put together a resume, linkedin
  • talk to your teachers
  • Stand out to your teachers
  • internships:northrop grumman, LG software intern, arts graphic design web design, smaller companies in SD
  • make sure you network, reach out
  • robotics
  • job: code ninjas *Do personal projects *ucsd triton ai

Main Takeaways:

  • No matter what STEM field you enter, CS basic logic and being familiar with syntax will be very helpful
  • Go above and beyond, try to research CS deeper than what is presented in class and do personal projects
  • Network and communicate with businesses. After taking CS, you can apply it to internships and jobs.