My name is Liam and I'm 27 years old.
My entire life I've struggled to find a passion or a drive to push me to want to be something and ...
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I had the same experience when I took C++ in Uni first year. Gave up because I thought its not for me. Got back to doing years later now and started with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Truth is, C++ and C# are not beginner friendly. Most experienced engineers started with Javascript and Python then moved onto other languages as directed by their career. And that's what college and universities don't teach students unfortunately.
I hear that most computer science majors don't do alot of coding actually. I'm wondering how accurate this is? I want to learn c++!!! I got an arduino and some LEDs i want to make a personalized party up in here. Hahaha. I got it to turn on and make a rainbow 🌈 but that's it. No time for anything! LOL.
My friends who have done a bachelor in Computer Science have learnt the fundamentals on C++, C# and Java, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. They do coding projects but majority of those projects are group projects which are good as you get to show on resume that you have collaborative experience which is a huge skill in tech. And in the final year, the projects they do are usually good in recruiters eyes especially if your grades are distinction level.
Gotcha. I wish I could go back and change majors. But after 7 years of college student life i am resistant. So I've taken on a self guided learning approach to all of this and I even landed an apprenticeship! What's after the apprenticeship? If I don't get a job right away I'm excited to learn a framework or too. Got my eyes on a couple lol.
That's amazing! I too wish to go back in time and choose cs but it was too expensive for me to pursue anyway. Hoping my summer course and personalized projects land me a internship or apprenticeship as hand on experience is key when it comes to landing a full time role.
Soooo expensive!
I learned this eventually, funnily enough, I did well in the classes, but felt like I didn't actually know anything. Was a recipe for disaster when I felt so lost already. Felt like the only path I was interested in was already saying no to me.
Thank you for the comment, I wasn't expecting them at all!
I know exactly how you feel! I am an artist that went to school for nutrition. Started a small business and now I am learning code! It's been just over a year of learning code for me, and I'm about 10 years older than you. Don't give up. Your in great shape. :) html, css, javascript, ruby, and a smidge of react. Lots to learn and so little time! Goodluck on your endeavors. Do what makes you happy. This is a safe space. :)
Thank you for your words! I felt like I've wasted a lot of time in life, which is disheartening. Although I've made the strides necessary to seek medication and therapy, I won't be allow myself to be held back by a chaotic childhood anymore :)
Absolutely! Its definitely better to see our past as a learning experience than to beat ourselves down. I feel like I have lived 3 lives and in everyone, I have felt that I have failed. Doesnt mean we should give up. What if we win the lottery tomorrow? Get the job offer of a lifetime? Discover something amazing? Or for crying out loud just have a peaceful day LOL. If you look at it the right way, it's not waste. It's lessons learned. (Although i totally empathize with you on those feelings!)
Great! It's never too late to start learning something new. I didn't start working as a coder until I was 28. Good luck with your journey!
Thank you, Andrew! It's been on and off for about a year and a half against the battles with myself, but we're back and better than ever!