Is Computer Science the right major for me?

BHolc86
Sun, 16 May 2010 19:15:52 +0000

Everything I have wanted in college academic-wise has been challenging. I came in to college with awful mathematical skills or at least what I thought were awful. I decided to major in Information Systems which required college algebra and applied calculus. I was terrified of these 100 level freshmen math courses, I mean utterly frightened. I busted my ass in college algebra and got a C. At this point I thought I was an idiot, I took Applied Calculus from a good math teacher instead of a TA or high school teacher, and I got an A.

I recently have decided to go to grad school for CompSci/Software Engineering, one of the pre-reqs is Discrete Math. I now am confident from completing my first degree that if I put my mind to it and want it bad enough I will find a way to get the grade I need to move on.

If you want CS bad enough you will get it, it may take more time for you than others. When I started programming simple tasks took me hours and everyone was ahead of me, but I caught up.

If you discover you cannot hack it because you are not interested enough to put in the time, do not hesitate to explore other options. Changing your major is not a sin in fact it is very common. I changed my major my junior year and got out in 4.5 years. Never worry about what society or so and so might think about your route to success, just do what makes you happy. Alright, enough preaching for now.