Should I even consider majoring in Computer Science?

PengsPhils
Fri, 06 Mar 2015 03:55:37 +0000

What language? What games did you make? Did you enjoy making the game or making the logic behind the game?

I wouldn’t let math hold you back too much on its own, but CS has a grounding in logical concepts that are present in math. Boolean logic, validity, proofs, and complex data and algorithms are very important backbones of CS and all have underlying mathematical principles. While you will rarely explicitly use math while coding, pieces of discrete math and calculus will be present in your programs. It’s possible and not that uncommon to understand them in practice but not in the pure math form and to be very successful in CS.

If the games you were making were graphics based / low logic complexity, I would say to at least try making some more data driven programs before going the CS route. Basically, you can be good at CS without being good at pure math, but first make sure you get a full taste of CS and its logic, and see if you are good at / enjoy its logic.