Things New Computer Science Students Need to Know
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0:00 Intro
0:49 Your classmates aren't better or worse
1:51 Focus solely on your coursework
3:07 Coffee question
4:18 Join a club
5:05 Attend hackathons
6:06 Learn computer science terminology
7:18 Don't cram or procrastinate
8:51 Don't buy a book unless you need it
9:28 Outro
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Hereâs a story for you beginners , I went into my first class of cse with no knowledge of coding, I got a C in intro to Java, okay yeah I did bad but then I wanted to get better so I did some practice over the winter to improve my logic, okay B in the next highest class the following semester, Software 1. Then over the summer I was able to learn so many other languages, Swift, Python, JavaScript. I had all this growth in a little under a year. All Iâm saying is if you guys are worried about being a beginner who doesnât know how to code, and donât think it will get easier. Trust me, it gets easier, do simple personal projects to help yourself get the flow of implementing your own logic in things like (it elseâs, while for loops etc) to help you gain a feel of how they work. I would struggle on projects during the semester on how to make a blackjack game in java, as a beginner this is a daunting task for me. So over winter break I made projects such as, modeling a Car in java, okay what functions does a car have, accelerate, decelerate, break, etc. from then I could think of variables, okay what could toggle a car being on or off? Oh a boolean! Oh maybe my car should run only when the gas level is greater than zero, okay thatâs loop there, with gas level modeled as an int. See things like this slowly helped my logic grow, and now I can tackle any language or problem my class throws at me. Trust me Iâm still a beginner as well, but I ended up catching up to the kids around me when I was once behind, and in times when you feel like giving up, please donât, I urge you to stick through it because it does get easier.
Thanks man I think I should also start as a Highschool student
Sarthak dude definitely start now, the earlier u start the more opportunities you get I truly wish I wasnât ignorant about it in high school and learned it in high school when I had the chance
I love this! It gives me hope!
I might go as far as to say that the first class(if you have no previous experience) can be one of the hardest because you really just don't know how to think out programming logic yet.
Rahul Choudhary if you have the money, you can spend it on a subscription for datacamp, has tons of tutorials for data science in python. If not, if you join some data analytics related clubs at your school you may have access to a free one. If not, then coursera man is a fucking gold mine for free courses. Because of Covid some of them are offering free courses right now, I recently just got two free courses for machine learning with AWS and math for data science (Iâm at the point where I need to know whatâs going on under the hood, by NO means do I recommend beginners to learn math first, top down approach always) but seriously scavenge coursera there are tons, and even if they arenât free there are like 90% discounts on them. Also look into freecodecamp, they have your basic python knowledge classes also. As well as doing your own projects too, take a data set extract some cool information. Also if you have any questions I suggest you get Reddit, join some communities of your interest related to programming. I joined python and I canât tell you how many courses Iâve gotten linked to from there or advice Iâve gotten. Do these things and you will see yourself grow, donât be afraid.
"not telling you to pirate nothing..." *stares intensely at camera*
Library Genesis though..
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what is library genesis?
the healer I didnât tell you this but it got textbooks in it... for free... to download...
@@soheal3674 large database of almost every book on amazon.
b-ok too
I would add two things:
- work in group as often as possible
- have a hobby that you can enjoy without having to stare at a screen
Perfect timing
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I know, right?
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Right!!
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As someone whoâs graduated and has been in the field for a couple of years, this guy is giving some really good advice that I wish I wouldâve had when I first started
Extremely useful! Gotta start drinking coffee now...
Wait, you are in Computer Science?
"your classmate are not better/worse".
This really motivate me because I felt like everybody in my class have experience in coding and stuff and afraid to be left behind..
Now I felt more confident.
Thank you!!!
Don't be afraid to ask your friends for help either! They don't want to see you suffer, they'll want to help! Group studying, work on assignments together, etc. It can make things so much easier and more enjoyable!
0:00 Intro
0:49 Your classmates aren't better or worse
1:51 Focus solely on your coursework
3:07 Coffee question
4:18 Join a club
5:05 Attend hackathons
6:06 Learn computer science terminology
7:18 Don't cram or procrastinate
8:51 Don't buy a book unless you need it
9:28 Outro
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I was always terrified of asking questions in class last year because the âsmartâ kids in lecture would always laugh at peoples questions or make arrogant remarks. So instead I would go to office hours. But even though I didnât ask questions in class this actually helped me ten times more. I got to know my professor well and he began to help me greatly with learning my first language. I now donât feel frustrated in my classes this year and realize that Iâm here to learn something new, not to get the best grades
But I feel bad for beginners this semester because office hours arenât in person with covid which is a big disadvantage
Oh wow. This advice is much better than mine! That was a smart move on your part.
"Not telling you to pirate nothing....."
*Intense stare in the camera*
Got it senpai ;)
On the first point: I had been coding since 7th grade and I had plenty of classmates who hadn't coded ever when I started college. For those of you in the latter position, we don't judge your for not knowing programming. We are glad you are trying to learn and many of us want to help you! I love inviting friends over to my dorm and helping them out with assignments and group studying. You don't need to be scared of us or embarrassed that you aren't a flawless coder, we aren't either and the skill we have we had to put in work for as well, and we want to help you get to that point as well! We're all at school to learn, and if I can help others I will, I hope once I get to upper division classes that those friends will help me as well when they inevitably get to a point where they are better than me at certain things! You can't be the best at everything
Also for the book thing, as a math major (double majoring), I have a nagging need to buy every book for every class. They are expensive, but it fills me with pure joy to have a library of math and CS textbooks in my room. I am willing to skip on a game or two for a textbook, both provide me with entertainment because I am weird lol
I'm in my second year of computer programing in college and remember how I left my project for the last mount and bought a useless book for c instead of c++.Good luck to everyone who wants to study code.
Definitely wish this was made when I first started my degree, the little bit and pieces of knowledge always manage to add up. Great video as always!
I like it when you sit down with us and have a nice "fireside chat" if you will! Your voice is so soothing not to mention the great content you share!!
Thank you so much. I respect you and how far you've come. U truly are a great source of motivation.
I'm starting my CompScience degree in 3 days, pretty good timing :)
Which type of degree BSC computer science or BCA
Congrats!
all the best, man!
@@ahmadking253 im starting my compsci degree next week . Planning to go to MEng. Never heard of BCA, what advantages are there to a BCA in terms of practical and theoretical components?
Always thought there was only BSc and BEng for compsci. One being more practical or theoretical than the other
Me too!!! Wish you the best of luck! I started making devlogs for my game and also study a lot, so I spend 99% of my day sitting in front of my pc...
For someone who is starting programming this semester this type of content is extremely helpful. I hope you keep making videos like these
Wow, Iâve been drinking coffee every day while taking the classes since I started my first semester and now that you mention it, itâs very helpful!
Thanks for the tips! I have more confidence now
These were actually great tips, thank you!
Thank you so much dude! Glad YT recommended me something valid.
Awesome video. I just started a MIS course, I guess all the tips from CS are useful as well.
Great work setting the context for creativity. Ask and ye shall receive. I'm an outdoor person as well Forrest. I noticed it helps me stay challenged. Have a nice one!
ty for another great video :) just went into my first semester of college for and learned sm from your
Good to have you back Forrest. I've been following you since I started chasing my degree. I am now coming up on the completion of my associates in Computer Science and Math from my community college and then transferring to a university to chase a bachelors. I feel like I know barely anything about coding because all of my general education classes are so demanding. Did you feel this way? I am really looking forward to only learning programming and computer-focused information because although I am finally in a Java class, Chemistry 2 is kicking my ass and takes all my time. Thanks.
Thanks for the amazing videos,
i'm in my last year of high school and im really interested in computer science, your channel will help me alot along my journey in college.
I really needed this video man. Thank you.
Didnât know anything in my first computer science class, good times. I only wish I knew why each class was important beforehand.
Is BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE a good degree
Ahmad King if your going the college route it is. Just make sure you do personal projects outside of school and get internships for real life experience. College gives you a lot of good theory but because of time and other requirements you wonât have much applied practice.
That's a really good point - knowing why each class is important beforehand.
Ahmad King yes, you can go into a number of technical job roles with CS degree.
Thank you for sharing. This video was insightful.
Always happy to see your videos.... Keep making more videos
As someone's who's starting B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from tomorrow....
couldn't thank him enough.
Keep up the good work
Thank you so much. I'll keep these all in mind â
Love the way you put in the timestamps.
New student Iâm 14 started my gcse computer science course this year, thanks for the tips!
Thank you for the video. Just applied to Central Finland university's first programming course available for high school sophomores! Good tips from you!
Good luck all! I started mine last week and i feel like everyone except me is already well nurtured on the subject.
Great video by the way!
Gonna recommend this one
Loved your advice đŻ. Keep advising us. Lots of love.đ
Just found this Channel (not even video but CHANNEL) only two days before going into 6th form and learning computer science!
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Great tips and great advice. I hope this vid help me in the future
Today was my first day in intro to Computer science class and we wrote a little bit python and other class a little bit C++ it was wonderful. Loved your advices for freshman computer science students. 2020/09/10
Thanks look forward to it
thank you mayn ...quite helpful
Man I needed this video rn. Thankyou so muchđđ»â€ïžđŻ
Here is my story: Iâm currently thirteen years old and have been programming for a year. I started off with the basics of C for a few months, then I moved on to Python (Iâm currently a Python intermediate) and now I started learning Java. I think what kept me going was practicing and building my own projects. I was fascinated by the cool games and projects I can create, and that made programming even more enjoyable to me. I would also recommend finding a coding partner or a coding club (as suggested in this video) because you can help each other out and build projects together. I personally wasnât able to find a coding partner of a coding club since not many kids my age know how to code.
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I'm 18.
And I used to code from 13 to 17
(It is almost a year that uni entrance exam does not let me do it because of time)
I learned about web mobile data devops and ...
Even a few attempt into creating my OS or a new programming language or a data storage like redis.
I wasn't able to find anybody in my age range with similar interests.
The thing is you are smart and starting young so I think it will be very hard to find sb to be as competent as you.
My recommendation is that as you are enjoying your youth don't get too much in depth with any technology. Just taste everything and later decide which field is yours.
Best wishesâ€
@@erfanehtesham7353 Thanks for the advice, good luck with university :)
hi im also 13 and started learning the fundamentals and binary etc. any tips?
â@erfanehtesham7353 please which online courses did u take (currently learning C bigginner)
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Your tips are really useful for new students đ
Good job keep it up đ
This guy is a perfect mentor!!! Looking forward to this guy and i really appreciate his work. KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!! *PLS MAKE A ROOM TOUR VIDEO*
Super Insightful. I will point many of my students here!
nice.thanks alot!
Just bought your coffee , cant wait to try it!
I am starting my CS degree next month, excellent timing and thank you for the advices:))
This is my first semester in computer science major and I received very helpful advice from you. Thank you
Absolutely agree with your advice "don't cram!" If you avoid cramming, you can learn SO MUCH more by trying different approaches to an assignment, asking questions, etc. The best way to learn coding is by DOING. Try something new, compare it to a previous solution, rinse and repeat.
Again, thank you for amazing videos. Would you also discuss on future arm-based macbook pro and how it will be different from the intel-based?
I'm currently a 3rd high school student and next year I'll be entering my first semester of computer science. This video has honestly been really informative for me cuz tbh I'm still pretty in the dark of what I'm getting myself into so.. yea. Thanks, man
I guess we're in the same situation I'll be entering my first semester in less than 2 months (the difference tho is that I just started (learning C) if u have.any tips please share them thank u)
Can you make a video explaining the differences between Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology degrees.
Hey man, I just started my Computer science journey at UCF about a month ago and I was wondering if you ever found a specific time during the day or night where you find yourself to be the most efficient with coding. In other words do you have a time during the day where you just shut everything down and force yourself to just stop programming for the day or is it usually different for you every day? I loved this video I really related to feeling pretty lost my first 2 weeks as I had no programming experience at all but am finally really starting to get the hang of things. My professor for my Intro to C class has been constantly repeating that 80% of the learning in this class will be outside of the classroom and I have found that to be some real truth.
Awesome video, prefect timing
Thank you for such helpful content. đ
Great video thank you
That is gold!
You should make a video about what laptops you recommend. I bought a Microsoft surface pro 6 and had some weird issues with it at first (the WiFi chip just suddenly went bad) and ended up having to take it to the Microsoft store and trade it in. As much as I love the pro for taking notes in class, I really wish I went with a Lenovo think pad or really any Linux machine
Oh man, I can relate to the "focus on coursework" more, I was about to try to run before I could learn to walk
How is it I start next month
@@lorenzomays how's it going so far dude?
@@dontaskdude682 Iâm in my 5th week of my 1st semester Iâm to dumb to take any of the core cs classes right now but Iâm taking the basics and hopefully next semester I can finally get into it more
@@lorenzomays Good for you man, keep up the good work
@@lorenzomays update for the year?
Iâm in a program for computer science and Iâm in high school going to my sophomore year soon thanks for the tips Iâm glad you can help me with my passion đ
Uhm, AP computer science?
Very helpful video! The most useful tips I feel are about professors. I know I should ask questions, introduce myself early, and learn terminology. Got it.
Exactly. Your professors are there for you. Add "attend office hours" to that list. If you run into a problem that you've tried to solve for hours - attend office hours to solve it. If you solved that problem but not sure how - office hours to learn how.
A very needed video!
Everything you said is absolutely right.
I love cofffeeeeeee also thanks for the info, the first comment about not caring what others think hit home for me. I needed that : )
I'm a CS student but I've been coder for 7 years. Can't wait when I start taking the programming classes, it's going to be interesting. I started my coding journey in 2014 and its a struggle. I'm jumping between Python and C++ just to stay interested. Sometimes I want to code sometimes I don't. And if I coded that night and woke up the following day my head is running and I get cranky and grouchy.
Dang, this video hits hard. I'm a freshman in comp sci and this is some great advice.
nice timing for releasing this video
i agree in the part of not working but since i started college i had to work to pay for it its been hard at times but it has helped me to learn how to get things done at time and to organise my time, so not imposible but its hard.
bestie me trying to start computer science in my sophomore year is so difficult. the way i have to catch up when i have no idea what i am getting into. i'm not even in the school of engineering yet too. i'm still a registered business/admin student. so much to learn and homework to finish. i'm behind on three assignments too since i caught a cold and been resting everytime i get home :,) so those assignments are just sitting there.
i'm going to watch the terminology video next so that i know what i'm talking about now
Thank you so much âĄ
Great Content
Thank You.
I wish this video was out four years ago! Everything you said is very true, Comp Sci requires a lot of work
Great video man. Can I ask though how tough were the math classes you took during your time in college?
Dude thanks, I figured out that I really need to understand the terminology
coffee poll response: espresso blend personally! but im willing to bet more people would buy the pre ground coffee if you nailed the grind for different methods
The video was really amazing, also I just want you to know that I'm waiting for your linux customization video.
So Iâm currently an IT major and Iâm debating on whether or not to switch to CS because I want to be a software engineer but math is not my strong suit. I thought taking AP statistics my senior year of my high school was going to be easier than calculus but it wasnât. And if I stay in IT I would also learn how to code more outside of class and I also wanted to get into cyber security before (I still do) and I thought IT would just be better for it. I want to save myself the headache and just go with IT because at the end of the day you donât even need a degree to become a software engineer, so idek, Iâm just hoping I made the right choice.
Please guide us on doing projects, contributing to open source and most importantly research papers during undergrad
Hey there Forrest hope youre doing well, im starting my 2nd year in comp sci and most of my subjects are CSCI, during my first year i kinda have a clear vision of the java languge but as of now im kinda scared man, dont get me wrong I LOOVVEEE coding and comp sci in general but idk
I am now 47 and have an AA in Computer Science out from Boom Boom math classes and I need Calculus 123 and Physics with Calculus to go straight into USF Computer Science program. If I go to the BA I am going to have to work while I do it unfortunately. I am now on an AS in Computer Programming learning Python at the moment. Then Java Intro, Java Advanced, then the Capstone and I am done; so I more year. Two lowers and work; then one or more uppers.
Been watching your videos for more than a year, and in less than a month I'm starting the Software degree
Thank you very much for your words, i hope to become a good programmer or a good coffee taster.
Awesome video sir. Please make a video on how a computer science student can get most out of his day.. love from INDIA đ§Ąâ„ïž
Few months ago i finished with college. Learning is clearly not my thing. It`s a lot of theory involved, theory i hate and most of the time is old. College taught me how to code for 2005. I even failed some classes. Anyway the last year was a bonus one, i hand only 2 unfinished courses and passed them. I noticed that school is not your best friend but more like a parent. He is going to hell you what to do. As a student matters what you do in your time, either it`s school or not. Hackathons are great(it`s more about the experience you get there), love that you mentioned that. You mention about doing your homework early. That is a great advice, that not only applies in school. It`s about the workload you can carry with time. Also it`s nice to show off your homework with all the bonuses in front of the class the second day of it`s release. I remember seeing people tyina compare each other from the begining. We were all wack somehow :D VERY NICE ADVICE. Would be nice if i had those when i started 4 years ago. Here is my advice for young students: don`t waste summers like you used to in highschool, get a intership or a 3-month job related to coding. It`s worth it: you get money, experience, contacts and make friends. And also you laugh with your colleagues everyday because that`s how it works.
Hey Forrest Knight, I have watched several of your videos and the tips are helpful but I need some advice. I am new to Computer Science and I took a C++ course while I was enrolled at my local community college. I was totally lost the whole semester and had to drop the course because I couldnât grasp it. I plan to transfer to a University and still major in Computer Science. Even though Computer Science is not all programming, is still part of the curriculum. I donât want to give up. Do you know any resources (free if possible) or videos or other tips that might help?
I really needed all that advice.I just started school majoring in CS.I don't start taking CS courses until next semester. I watched all your vids 1.5 years ago about CS and it gave me clearer picture.Thanks a lot. I have few questions tho but its not my mind rn but will ask for your advice.
How's it going? Did you stick with CS?
I agree with the point you made about not buying the textbooks unless you have to.... but you should encourage incoming CS students to try to find the books online and look over the lesson before going to class. Iâm in my second year currently and I find that all my professors teach from the book and so going in with a little bit of context about the lesson helps tremendously. It also allows me to come up with actual questions in class and not sound dumb when asking them
This is the best possible thing you can do. I mentioned this in past videos but didn't want to be redundant. Most of my courses had online outlines, and that's what I used to look ahead for the next class, but I suppose many professors go strictly by the book.
I first started coding and taking cs courses in my junior year of high school, where I took AP Comp Sci Principles, got an A in the class and 5 on the exam, I took an intro to progrmming course as a dual enrollment student while as a hgih school student. Right now i'm taking Data Structures, Computer Organization and Assemby Language, and Discrete Structures as my cs courses at community college, i'm transferring to a university next year
Thank you for the video. What is your exact job I wonder?
That coffee part was awesome thank you bro
Thanks for your video. I will start my CS degree in about few months in God welling in US university.
If you could tell me please or make a video for people like me how to prep for college or what subjects you can study now to make it easier in college it will be extremely helpful. Thanks Again.
Started my journey in January and it's been tough because my college has not opened since March due to the pandemic. Learning alone can be really tough but I've taught myself C++ and now learning Java. I had registered for Programming III (Database) and dropped because there was literally no body to turn to. No real time teacher or classmates. I have signed up for courses on Udemy and I cannot wait until class is in person again. I miss the computer lab, teachers and peers. Lets hope Spring 2021 is in person!
Computer Science is a grind. It has extremely high highs and low lows. Certainly not for everybody. But for some, like me, it is extremely rewarding.
Can u make a video about the difference between software engineering and computer science in terms jobs, btw great video