Comments on: Top 10 Reasons to Study Computer Science in 2009 http://www.jasonernst.com/2009/01/30/top-10-reasons-to-study-computer-science-in-2009/ By Jason Ernst Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:59:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kolboth oeur http://www.jasonernst.com/2009/01/30/top-10-reasons-to-study-computer-science-in-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-6065 kolboth oeur Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:33:54 +0000 http://www.jasonernst.com/?p=555#comment-6065 can u explan me about :I study computer science has three reason and give example one .write 120words.thank ......... can u explan me about :I study computer science has three reason and give example one .write 120words.thank ………

]]> By: Jason Ernst http://www.jasonernst.com/2009/01/30/top-10-reasons-to-study-computer-science-in-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1692 Jason Ernst Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:10:37 +0000 http://www.jasonernst.com/?p=555#comment-1692 Well it depends on what you are interested in, and how ambitious you are, on whether or not you should take a computer science degree. Generally, in Canada, if you go to college for programming rather than University for a degree, you aren't as likely to get promoted. University tends to train towards the eventual goal of being an analyst or project manager. In a degree program, you are exposed to a stronger math background such as calculus and algebra which can help if you want to advance into a graduate degree later. Further, this additional math can help you understand why certain algorithms are faster, more efficient etc than others. You are also exposed to a very diverse range of topics at higher depth in University since the programs are generally longer (3-4 years) compared with most college diploma programs (1-3 years). This means in the upper years you can focus on advanced topics such as artificial intelligence / soft computing, advanced computer networks, advanced databases, system performance evaluation, directed research projects etc. The goal of college seems to me to be solely to gain employment at the end. At university the goal is quite different. The focus is on giving you a strong background so that you can use it for many different goals. For some this will be for future research. Others will use the background to create innovative new technologies and business. And of course there are many who will also go into the workforce, but in many different roles. Some will be programmers, some will be analysts, managers or researchers within a corporation. Well it depends on what you are interested in, and how ambitious you are, on whether or not you should take a computer science degree. Generally, in Canada, if you go to college for programming rather than University for a degree, you aren’t as likely to get promoted. University tends to train towards the eventual goal of being an analyst or project manager. In a degree program, you are exposed to a stronger math background such as calculus and algebra which can help if you want to advance into a graduate degree later. Further, this additional math can help you understand why certain algorithms are faster, more efficient etc than others. You are also exposed to a very diverse range of topics at higher depth in University since the programs are generally longer (3-4 years) compared with most college diploma programs (1-3 years). This means in the upper years you can focus on advanced topics such as artificial intelligence / soft computing, advanced computer networks, advanced databases, system performance evaluation, directed research projects etc. The goal of college seems to me to be solely to gain employment at the end. At university the goal is quite different. The focus is on giving you a strong background so that you can use it for many different goals. For some this will be for future research. Others will use the background to create innovative new technologies and business. And of course there are many who will also go into the workforce, but in many different roles. Some will be programmers, some will be analysts, managers or researchers within a corporation.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.jasonernst.com/2009/01/30/top-10-reasons-to-study-computer-science-in-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1691 Daniel Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:59:16 +0000 http://www.jasonernst.com/?p=555#comment-1691 I'm starting a career programming, I've been programming since I was 9. I've, so far, resisted doing a computer science degree, because I think it'll be either unneeded or more of the same. What reasons would you give me to do a computer science degree? Thanks for sharing such a well written article by the way. I’m starting a career programming, I’ve been programming since I was 9. I’ve, so far, resisted doing a computer science degree, because I think it’ll be either unneeded or more of the same. What reasons would you give me to do a computer science degree?

Thanks for sharing such a well written article by the way.

]]> By: elif http://www.jasonernst.com/2009/01/30/top-10-reasons-to-study-computer-science-in-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1558 elif Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:57:25 +0000 http://www.jasonernst.com/?p=555#comment-1558 thanks for this article,it's so encouraging and inspiring for me and other cs students....please continue writing about cs education. thanks for this article,it's so encouraging and inspiring for me and other cs students….please continue writing about cs education.

]]> By: jasonernst http://www.jasonernst.com/2009/01/30/top-10-reasons-to-study-computer-science-in-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1450 jasonernst Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:47 +0000 http://www.jasonernst.com/?p=555#comment-1450 Thanks for the great reply. I also received similar advice about getting a computer degree. At the time (early 2000s) was about when the first tech bubble burst so of course many people recommended I didn't go into computers. However it was what I loved doing and I've never regretted my choice. It seems if you do whatever you are best at and enjoy the most, with a little luck and hard work, the opportunities, job and money will follow. Thanks for the great reply. I also received similar advice about getting a computer degree. At the time (early 2000s) was about when the first tech bubble burst so of course many people recommended I didn't go into computers. However it was what I loved doing and I've never regretted my choice. It seems if you do whatever you are best at and enjoy the most, with a little luck and hard work, the opportunities, job and money will follow.

]]> By: Kyle http://www.jasonernst.com/2009/01/30/top-10-reasons-to-study-computer-science-in-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1449 Kyle Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:23:16 +0000 http://www.jasonernst.com/?p=555#comment-1449 I would have to say that I completely agree with this article and Jason’s reply in the comments section. I’ve always been interested in computers, ever since I first laid my hands on one when I was about 10 years old. My uncle always had them and had a great deal of knowledge about them, how they worked, and how to fix them. I spent a lot of time with my uncle and this knowledge was passed onto me and my interest in computers grew. He eventually went on to teacher multiple computer classes at our local community college and owning a few computer repair businesses. He did give me one word of advice though; do not get a degree in a computer related field, claiming that it is often too stressful. Therefore, I took his advice...at first. When I first enrolled in college, I wanted to go into the nursing program. Not because it was something I knew I would enjoy, but because everyone told me that it would be a secure job and a fairly well paying one at that. After taking a few classes I realized that this was not something that I wanted to do and quickly changed my degree to business. Although the business classes were a whole lot easier, I still didn’t feel comfortable about what my future held for me. I eventually ended up getting my associates degree in general education because I was having a hard time deciding on what I wanted to major in. It wasn’t until I ran across a website similar to this, explaining the details of a computer science degree and the career of software engineering, that I finally made my decision. A few things discussed in this article made the decision an easy one to me. Job security is extremely important in this economy and the field is continuing to grow. Also mentioned was that it is a very well paying career, which is also very important in my opinion. I’m the kind of person that is always up for learning new things and a better way of doing them, so I have no problem trying to stay up to date with latest technologies, especially since it is one of my hobbies. I never really even thought about a degree in computer science, much less knew that it existed. My counselors were never much help. I had to research and find out about it on my own. If I hadn’t found out about and taken such an interest in it, I might have ended up wasting my time taking classes for a degree that I would not be happy with. I feel like this degree SHOULD be encouraged to those that are interested in computers, especially since I had such a hard time finding out about it myself. I would have to say that I completely agree with this article and Jason’s reply in the comments section. I’ve always been interested in computers, ever since I first laid my hands on one when I was about 10 years old. My uncle always had them and had a great deal of knowledge about them, how they worked, and how to fix them. I spent a lot of time with my uncle and this knowledge was passed onto me and my interest in computers grew. He eventually went on to teacher multiple computer classes at our local community college and owning a few computer repair businesses. He did give me one word of advice though; do not get a degree in a computer related field, claiming that it is often too stressful. Therefore, I took his advice…at first.

When I first enrolled in college, I wanted to go into the nursing program. Not because it was something I knew I would enjoy, but because everyone told me that it would be a secure job and a fairly well paying one at that. After taking a few classes I realized that this was not something that I wanted to do and quickly changed my degree to business. Although the business classes were a whole lot easier, I still didn’t feel comfortable about what my future held for me. I eventually ended up getting my associates degree in general education because I was having a hard time deciding on what I wanted to major in.

It wasn’t until I ran across a website similar to this, explaining the details of a computer science degree and the career of software engineering, that I finally made my decision. A few things discussed in this article made the decision an easy one to me. Job security is extremely important in this economy and the field is continuing to grow. Also mentioned was that it is a very well paying career, which is also very important in my opinion. I’m the kind of person that is always up for learning new things and a better way of doing them, so I have no problem trying to stay up to date with latest technologies, especially since it is one of my hobbies.

I never really even thought about a degree in computer science, much less knew that it existed. My counselors were never much help. I had to research and find out about it on my own. If I hadn’t found out about and taken such an interest in it, I might have ended up wasting my time taking classes for a degree that I would not be happy with. I feel like this degree SHOULD be encouraged to those that are interested in computers, especially since I had such a hard time finding out about it myself.

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]]> By: Why did I study computer science? « zeromonth’s Blog http://www.jasonernst.com/2009/01/30/top-10-reasons-to-study-computer-science-in-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1150 Why did I study computer science? « zeromonth’s Blog Wed, 20 May 2009 11:02:17 +0000 http://www.jasonernst.com/?p=555#comment-1150 [...] Jason Ernt’s blog provides a more detailed list of reason why one should study computer science. And check out Tony Targonski’s blog on how to survive computer science starting with zero background on programming. [...] [...] Jason Ernt’s blog provides a more detailed list of reason why one should study computer science. And check out Tony Targonski’s blog on how to survive computer science starting with zero background on programming. [...]

]]> By: Ashwini http://www.jasonernst.com/2009/01/30/top-10-reasons-to-study-computer-science-in-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 Ashwini Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:32:19 +0000 http://www.jasonernst.com/?p=555#comment-1025 Making a career choice and getting in is just a start, to stay motivated and pulling it off well is extremely important! Making a career choice and getting in is just a start, to stay motivated and pulling it off well is extremely important!

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