Any Software Engineers Have Advice for Potential CS Major

hawtChoc
Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:33:59 +0000

Hi,
For all the CS majors out there, if you could redo all your choices regarding academics, which path would you take to becoming a software engineer ( or any other specialization in CS). Would you take a gap year after HS to attend a community college and take courses that you can opt out of in a university, in order to minimize the money and time spent a a university? Which college would you attend for undergrad? ( a prestigious school or just your local state flagship) Would you go apply directly to a masters program after receiving an undergrad or would you rather have an employer provide the paid opportunity for a masters degree. I am determining (at least attempting) to make a plan for my life as a CS major and would greatly appreciate the help from experienced CS majors.

Thanks