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  • čas přidán 18. 08. 2024
  • Data Science Resource Guide: priyas-stuff.n...
    THIS is the video for anyone who wants to learn Data Science in 2023!! I have a whole data science framework, real examples, resources to learn Data Science on my Data Science Resource Guide shared above, and just tips throughout the video that could help you along your Data Science journey! So excited to have you on my channel, and I really hope this video helps you! 💛✨
    The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/thealmo...
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 table of contents 📚
    01:23 DS framework 💡
    02:29 data processing + SQL
    03:46 study/life tip 1 🔅
    04:16 basic programming in Python
    05:14 algorithms
    06:58 free SKILLSHARE 💛
    07:57 ML modeling
    08:51 data visualization
    09:39 study/life tip 2 🔅
    10:19 math
    11:14 experimental design
    11:55 FRAMEWORK IN ACTION (real project example) ⏰
    14:48 study/life tip 3 🔅
    15:13 DATA SCIENCE RESOURCE GUIDE!!!
    15:55 final thoughts ✨
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    Welcome to my channel - College Tips From the Almost Astrophysicist! I'm Priya and I'm here to help you get into college. I'm a University of Chicago grad with an Astrophysics degree that currently works as a Data Scientist and I want to break down the college application process and tackle all of the misconceptions about college for you! Let me know in the comments section down below if you have any video requests, or just want to say hi! :)
    LinkedIn: / priya-l-520311145
    Instagram: / plingutla

Komentáře • 112

  • @AndreTJones
    @AndreTJones Před rokem +54

    I'm 41 and studying Computer Sciences and Astrophysics at community college, with 2-2.5 years to go before my Bachelor's degree. I hadn't considered data science until I watched your videos; they helped me immensely. I'm now trying to get a job as a Data Analyst and plan to transition to Data Scientist after getting my degree. THANK YOU for inspiring me!

    • @sligon00
      @sligon00 Před rokem

      Community college offers a B.S. in Computer Science and Astrophysics , or do you have to transfer to a 4 year school to get the B.S. ? Wish you much success ... 🙂

    • @AndreTJones
      @AndreTJones Před rokem +2

      @@sligon00 sorry I wasn’t exactly clear. I’m taking physics and computer science classes. My major (for the moment) is physics. I’ll get an associates in that then I’ll be able to transfer to a 4 year. Any questions let me know

    • @super_man.
      @super_man. Před 11 měsíci

      What's a roadmap😅

    • @manisinterlude
      @manisinterlude Před 10 měsíci

      @@super_man.it’s a common road map. That saves people tons of money

    • @edmandell3064
      @edmandell3064 Před 9 měsíci

      HI Andre, I'm 40s too. I worked full-time being in management and operations. I'm very analytical by nature. I also swing trade options as a full-time trader. I'm trying to start as a Data Analyst as well. I'm going the "sell taught" highway. I'm open to taking courses as College of DuPage etc...

  • @spifuntastic621
    @spifuntastic621 Před rokem +6

    gotta follow this right after my IB exams are done.

  • @adewunmiroland8436
    @adewunmiroland8436 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thanks for the resources.
    I'm self learning to become a data scientist.

  • @CodeEmporium
    @CodeEmporium Před rokem +2

    I love the detail here! Awesome work as usual!

  • @Somewhere.in.between
    @Somewhere.in.between Před rokem +5

    Thanks for making these videos! I just started college at 25 and started as HR, thought about Psychology, but my interests are so much more aligned with math and problem solving. I know you’ve done interview videos before but I’m interested in how you go about applying for your very first tech job or if I could possibly try before I even graduate to get some experience. Thanks so much for your informational videos!

  • @vectoralphaSec
    @vectoralphaSec Před rokem +7

    Youre probably the perfect person to ask about this. I graduated with bachelors in Computer Science and know absolutely nothing about the whole industry of Data Science. But instead of becoming a traditional software developer/ software engineer, im thinking of getting into the data science field. So as someone with 0 years of experience and wants to get my foot in the door in the field of Data Science as my first job after college, what is the most entry level job(s) that someone like me can start applying to?? I dont care about the money so if its a really entry level/ junior low paying job thats perfectly fine i just want to get a job that will be a stepping stone onto more advanced data science jobs later in life. Anyway thank you for this video.

    • @CmonRoyal
      @CmonRoyal Před rokem +3

      You’ll probably want to apply to Data Analyst or Business Analyst roles. Once you land a role, get that company to pay for a masters. Also, see if you can work on some data science projects at work as well. This is coming from someone who is currently a Data Scientist with a BS in CS like yourself

  • @Orkari
    @Orkari Před 10 měsíci +2

    I am just starting my data science learning journey (after being a paralegal for almost 20 years) and your video has inspired me immensely! Thank you 🙏🏾 ❤

  • @alainj1
    @alainj1 Před rokem +5

    Great video. I love the fact you try to give as much insight into the field as you have come across and are still learning. Also the real life examples paints a good image of how a project may go which personally always helps with understanding. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @chrisw012
    @chrisw012 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the resource website. I'm a previous chemistry major and I just wanted to say that your video on a day in the life of a data scientist helped me decide to go back to college last year and pursue data science. I've now been doing a degree in computer science with a concentration in data analytics for almost a year. I'm hoping to apply for data science internships at the end of next year.
    Thank you for all that you do!

  • @sharmithayazhini5402
    @sharmithayazhini5402 Před rokem +2

    Great stuff! And a huge inspiration

  • @abdvi4423
    @abdvi4423 Před rokem +2

    You've made everything much more clear to me, I'm from Brazil and hope to one day work as a Data Scientist in Canada, this is the beginning of my journey!

  • @Andrew-Paulo
    @Andrew-Paulo Před rokem +1

    Great video thank you!

  • @kris_tineeee
    @kris_tineeee Před měsícem

    as a data analyst transitioning into data science this is soo helpful! definitely experienced paralysis of which tool to start with first but your video definitely made it more doable!

  • @malcolmpowell
    @malcolmpowell Před rokem +2

    Great Video , Thanks also for the resource guide. It is a starting point in this journey.

  • @andrewchen2590
    @andrewchen2590 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Really insightful video, thank you so much!

  • @wellynrose823
    @wellynrose823 Před rokem +2

    This answers all the questions I had! Super helpful- and you even shared resourcesss 😙💗

  • @kinkyamiee
    @kinkyamiee Před měsícem

    This video was so helpful...I an just starting my Data Science Journey...thank you for the guide.

  • @videotimebaby90
    @videotimebaby90 Před 3 měsíci

    very inspiring video, as someone getting a bachelors in software engineering im always wondering where i should lean towards and machine learning and data science overall is definitely something i find interesting. hope you keep making more videos!

  • @spajah
    @spajah Před rokem +1

    Thanks for you resource guide! Will definitely check it out. I just started an Intro to Calculus course after finishing Intro to Statistics and SQL bootcamp. I’m excited!!

  • @dwayneokoye9417
    @dwayneokoye9417 Před rokem +1

    Currently working as a automation tester wanting to switch to data science and your videos have been so informative. Thank you

  • @harigajanpanchalingam4747

    Bro deserves sooooo much more than this 😭
    Thanks for the quality content !!
    Really helpful!

  • @user-tj7sm2ls1i
    @user-tj7sm2ls1i Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for the video. It is really amazing content, I am currently in the second year of my career as a data scientist and looking for resources to grow my skill set the resource guide you provided is a good start for me.

  • @shadrachchimwaza5494
    @shadrachchimwaza5494 Před rokem +2

    Seriously awesome!

  • @JAIPOD100
    @JAIPOD100 Před rokem +2

    This was such a great video! im currently debating wether I should get a masters in DS and your channel is making me so excited and wanting to get go thru with this!

  • @madhavilingutla4031
    @madhavilingutla4031 Před rokem +1

    Simply loved it ! You are really good at this!

  • @miguelbohorquezgranados1207

    Thank you for everything, content with incredible value.

  • @omaralwakeeel
    @omaralwakeeel Před rokem +1

    The consistency of these videos' quality is simply amazing! I will be gladly subscribing

  • @sgnature
    @sgnature Před rokem +1

    Thank You so much for the resourceful content, Priya. I am hoping to get into data science soon and your inputs are really helpful..

  • @VicariousPropaganda
    @VicariousPropaganda Před 11 měsíci

    So incredibly insightful. Thanks for sharing!

  • @hubertboguski
    @hubertboguski Před rokem +2

    Hi Priya! Thanks for making these videos! They helped me a TON on getting a real insight into data science.
    1. Would you ever consider going through the example step by step you mentioned in the video? I think it would be something i would even pay for skill share.
    2. Btw is there any chance you can share why you are really passionate about data science. I know you said you just love doing it, but is it just because there is so much to learn and explore or something else?
    Thanks a lotttt

  • @238mob8
    @238mob8 Před rokem

    Thank you for the video Priya.
    Lots of great resources.

  • @IamKudos
    @IamKudos Před rokem

    Love your videos Priya! This was so resourceful and inspirational.

  • @_RajRanjanOjha
    @_RajRanjanOjha Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thankyou alot for this information.

  • @henrytortor2530
    @henrytortor2530 Před rokem +2

    Hey priya....love your DS content
    Currently experiencing the paralysis you spoke of...I'm trying to learn ML(Math and code) as well as web scraping. From what you said I think I'll just stick with ML. Thanks!

  • @saidivya4789
    @saidivya4789 Před rokem

    Thanks for the Resource Guide

  • @Steve-tp7dj
    @Steve-tp7dj Před rokem

    Great Video, Very helpful. Thank you so much!!

  • @nexgenmotivationists3185
    @nexgenmotivationists3185 Před 10 měsíci

    Hello 👋 Priya. I just saw your video on learning Data science from scratch. I must say your videos are so spot on. I have been in my personal journey learning and taking courses since March of 2022 . You are correct it's alot to learn but it is also rewarding one you put it all together with hands on experience . Your videos are so helpful for me as I'm entry level in this field. THANKS FOR SHAREING YOUR JOURNEY WITH US!❤

  • @user-uhhff644fgu6
    @user-uhhff644fgu6 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for advice!)

  • @myungsanyun6753
    @myungsanyun6753 Před rokem +1

    nice content. nice!!

  • @ambarpathakkilbar
    @ambarpathakkilbar Před rokem +4

    is there a way to get a data science intern role where the recruiters don't give a huge weightage to the leetcode side of things? the reason I ask this is to get me some breathing room for making projects and learning data science concepts better and gradually build leetcode competency for my full time job interviews that are coming after atleast 8 months from today

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  Před rokem +2

      So LeetCode hasn't been a part of every interview I've done, but it does show up I'd say 50% of the time. If it's an expectation, I'd recommend just picking one or two LeetCode easy problems to work on every few days. If those are difficult, then I'd recommend really just trying to analyze the question from scratch (psuedocode the answer in English, and try to move that over to python line by line).

  • @rahuldas4967
    @rahuldas4967 Před rokem +1

    Hi I am physics student and going to persue msc in IIT Bombay. But I don't want to go for phd. So I decided to look upon data science.
    I know python a bit and math. Can you please guide me how to be expert in this field.
    Bcz I think you can relate me a lot.

  • @sophiaj3678
    @sophiaj3678 Před rokem +1

    Thank you!

  • @RidhikaMadan
    @RidhikaMadan Před rokem +1

    Hey Priya! can you please do a video on how to get your first data science internship, when you don't have experience? Thank you so much!!

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  Před rokem

      Hi! I actually already posted a "how to get an internship" video that delves into resumes, cover letters, interviews:
      czcams.com/video/fjvfW5aNaGA/video.html. This, alongside my "data science interview guide" video should do the trick: czcams.com/video/PNr51ZJkoBU/video.html

    • @RidhikaMadan
      @RidhikaMadan Před rokem

      @@TheAlmostAstrophysicist thank you SO much :D can’t wait to go through these!

  • @Robin1997311
    @Robin1997311 Před rokem

    The question is though, how can you learn domain knowledge to become an entry-level data scientist in that field? I heard that knowledge about the industry is important but realistically, you would have to apply to basically as many companies as possible regardless of domain/sector to acquire that entry-level role. And the most stressful thing about this process is that for an entry-level, we know nothing about each domain. We only know the technical skills and not the particular business.
    So to become an entry-level data scientist, how did you prepare for non-technical stuff? Like if you applied to a retail company, do you have to know about that industry (like do they ask you such questions about retail knowledge)? Or is just knowing technical things enough for entry-level? The domain aspect is really giving me a hard time because while I can learn the technical things given time, I can't learn all the finance, retail, marketing, and tech knowledge that would be extremely overwhelming.
    I am pretty sure that the Astrophysics major didn't help you learn those business domains so I would love to hear your advice on how the entry-level application process is like (whether they test you on domain knowledge of their industry), and how you prepared for that to get a job.

  • @SuperLOLABC
    @SuperLOLABC Před rokem +2

    Hi Priya, amazing content as usual! On one of your earlier videos you mentioned you got hired at a Startup as a new grad. Can you say how you found the startup hiring new grads? It would help me a lot :)

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  Před rokem +1

      Hey! Thanks so much for watching. :) I actually got hired at Nielsen, which is a very large company! I was with Nielsen for 2 years, and then got hired at my current start-up. I learned a lot at a larger company regarding Machine Learning, business application, how to structure my work, etc. and that helped me a lot for my current start-up work. I'd recommend going to a start-up once you feel confident about your foundational data science skills because it's a LOT of experimental work building things from scratch, and it's more intense since many components in the Data Science team depend solely on you. At Nielsen, we had 500+ data scientists, but at Drizly, we have only 6 so we have a lot more responsibility!
      If you do feel confident though about going to a start-up, I'd recommend checking out AngelList! That's how I found a bunch of start-ups to apply to. :)

  • @Ana-to3hi
    @Ana-to3hi Před 6 měsíci

    Please make more content ❤

  • @krishnarao4840
    @krishnarao4840 Před rokem +1

    Useful video

  • @adrianseconds3669
    @adrianseconds3669 Před rokem +1

    thanks alot

  • @ambarpathakkilbar
    @ambarpathakkilbar Před rokem +3

    pretty much all data science interview experience I've seen they say that step 1 is leetcode medium problems and I'm having a hard time with easy leetcode problems itself. that combined with internship finding deadline by first week of may 2023 for me makes everything so much difficult because learning leetcode and working on projects at the same time and coursework for data science is a lot to do. any tips on that ?

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  Před rokem +2

      I'd recommend checking out Ace the Data Science interview for help on pattern recognition for LeetCode! I'd strongly recommend brushing up on python basics prior to even attempting LeetCode since that platform is mostly about data structures and algorithms. Also, pro tip, for LeetCode, don't work on any software engineering work, just focus on Algorithms Easy LeetCode questions (those are usually very relevant to data science).

    • @ambarpathakkilbar
      @ambarpathakkilbar Před rokem +1

      @@TheAlmostAstrophysicist that was confidence boosting in some sense I'll definitely implement this in my learning routine

  • @rathamsettygovardhan6713

    Thank you, your content is really😊Helpful, you said enough from all the buckets.
    What about Deep learning? PyTorch/ TensorFlow.
    The project that I make mostly contain Python, pandas, Data viz, Modeling(including Feature engineering, preprocessing, Tuning, DR….all of that) and demonstrating the business problem.
    If applying for an entry level DS, Do I need to make projects that includes just the needed Deep learning Algos and libraries cuz the minimum qualifications ask for that?

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  Před rokem +5

      I think that if you're applying for an entry-level job, you definitely don't need to have any deep learning work. Many entry-level jobs wont have you doing complex Machine Learning work right off the bat - in my experience, there was more data analysis, data exploration, and basic regressions/classifications at least in the first few months! A company asking deep learning questions in an entry-level interview might not be the best place because deep learning isn't entry level haha

  • @abiokpobatubo
    @abiokpobatubo Před 2 měsíci

    Wow thank you so much for this video. I definitely stuck to the end 🤗 and seeing this video a year later isn’t coincidence. I was going to send an email I’m currently trying to break into the data science field, did my masters in applied economics with focus in the Data science in the later part of my program with courses like Big data, applied analytics, AI and ML etc. A lot of the skills and study path you mentioned are things that I’ve been able to do alongside my school journey. What helpful tips can you give me as someone who’s currently job hunting and trying to break in that space with this current job market? And how can one reach you via email? Thank you again

  • @simpleministry9155
    @simpleministry9155 Před rokem +1

    hey really great video just wondering what camera u were using thanks

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! I use the sony - zv-1 20.1-megapixel digital camera! :)

    • @simpleministry9155
      @simpleministry9155 Před rokem

      ​@@TheAlmostAstrophysicist thanks do u use the inbuilt mic or and also do u use lights if so which ones

  • @bestechdeals4539
    @bestechdeals4539 Před 10 měsíci

    Your kitty 🥺 😘😘

  • @montage1926
    @montage1926 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video, do you have a similar video like this for absolute beginners, because this one had a lot of big words that I didn't understand

  • @PriyaliTambe
    @PriyaliTambe Před rokem

    Hey Priya, great content, very detailed! I'm graduating with an MS in Business Analytics this May. I have one year of work experience. Do companies hire fresh graduates in data science roles? What do you recommend adding in my resume to enhance it further?

  • @SuperandEman
    @SuperandEman Před rokem +1

    I met you at PR at the end of Jan with a big group of friends. keep doing your thing!

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  Před rokem +1

      Ahhh awesome thanks so much!

    • @SuperandEman
      @SuperandEman Před rokem

      @@TheAlmostAstrophysicist yeah you took a picture for us. It was nice meeting you. The funny thing is I'm looking to get into the same field so this should be great!

  • @apexherbert
    @apexherbert Před 21 dnem

    Data science is getting scary for me after seeing this😅

  • @mwong987
    @mwong987 Před rokem

    Damn i wish I was as clear and smart as you

  • @abdulsalamodofin5522
    @abdulsalamodofin5522 Před rokem

    What's the difference between Data Science and Artificial Intelligence please

  • @amykssempebwa1575
    @amykssempebwa1575 Před rokem

    I’m in year 11 just about I finish my iGCSEs I really want to become a data scientist. Would doing Economics,Math physics in A level be a suitable combination to take for this career

  • @super_man.
    @super_man. Před 11 měsíci

    Hi mam I'm a fresher, stresed to search a job , reciters asked a experience
    I'll complete python programming sql
    But didn't get a job or internship
    Please give me any sujjention or help. ❤

  • @Tonishasupreme
    @Tonishasupreme Před rokem

    I just applied for a masters program and I don’t know where to start lol public health degree

  • @niyingyao2903
    @niyingyao2903 Před rokem

    Hey, I am doing IBM data certification as I plan to enter data science as it is something I am really interested in. I have over 10 years experience in business management, but I really want to move into data science as I have always been a tech geek and feel it could step up my game in the manangement world. I spent 12 years managing business in APAC region, would you think entering data science field in US would be sending me backwards?

  • @aryanambastha4050
    @aryanambastha4050 Před rokem

    How would you recommend learning Maths for someone who isn't from a Maths background. Like I need to study every maths topic you mentioned from scratch.

  • @lankapallipavangamer1340

    Hi bro, please review the data science course in coursera ibm certification course.?????

  • @n8maxima
    @n8maxima Před rokem

    What do you think of Googles Data Analytics Professional Certificate? I have been in tech for over 20 years but not programming or more specialized fields(and higher paying) and i am really trying to find the best and fastest way into my first job/opportunity and wondering if the google cert is worth it. The price tag, i am thinking it cant hurt for sure, but dont want to waste time either.

  • @Nickysix35
    @Nickysix35 Před 10 měsíci

    As a beginner do you think a degree path is better than a 6month bootcamp to get into the field?

    • @redacted299
      @redacted299 Před 9 měsíci

      I'm a DS specialising in ML. And yes, a degree has more worth than a bootcamp. A DS degree accomplished from college or university also shows your future interviewers that you did some projects and internship(s) to get your degree. In another words, you proved yourself being a capable DS cause DS are not cheap.

  • @nikkhalia
    @nikkhalia Před rokem

    As someone who's a humanities girl all the way (sociology, english, philosophy - those are my jam), but would like to move into the tech space in a very noncommittal "I just wanna work from home and complete my work and get paid a lot more so that I can fund my hobbies and ideas" - do you think going down the data science route is a good idea? Like if I took a data science bootcamp and got an entry level job, and stayed there (I have no desire to move up, honestly I can make 80k for the rest of my life and be quite happy) do you think someone with no science/math history could be successful?

    • @haleemaali3536
      @haleemaali3536 Před rokem +1

      Girl, its like you read my mind coz I honestly have the same goals! I just finished my masters in commerce (specialization in international business with marketing and HR as my jams!), and I suddenly found this passion to enter into this field, so I enrolled into a course of 3 months and I'm here after the first day itself, looking for some sort of confidence. From all these videos I have watched, one thing I know for sure is to NOT GIVE UP.

    • @nikkhalia
      @nikkhalia Před rokem

      @@haleemaali3536 tbh... i dont think im going to do it. i have like 0 interest aside from the money. lolol

  • @gbsp8834
    @gbsp8834 Před rokem

    Hi Priya myself G B S Pasyanth. I'm presently pursuing my Bachelors degree
    in Computer Science engineering at Andhra university,India. And I'm interested in
    the field of astrophysics and astronomy. I have watched your videos and I have an idea regarding the course. Presently am I eligible for writing some thesis papers and submitting to the university
    of Chicago ? else do you know some
    scholars in the university who can guide
    me in this ? Thank you

  • @simbarashemutyambizi1360

    At your job, do you go through all the columns during the intial exploration stage in a dataset even if the dataset has alot of columns

  • @mthokozisimyende787
    @mthokozisimyende787 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I hate to be that guy but....SHE IS SO PREEEEEETY

  • @mickdrummer5965
    @mickdrummer5965 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Please provide a pathway (with specific textbook recommendations) to approach an understanding and application of data analysis to artificial intelligence in chess. Thank you. Mick

  • @spencerngari2344
    @spencerngari2344 Před 2 měsíci

    Got rewarded for watching a yt video 😂. I saw a cat

  • @mugomuiruri2313
    @mugomuiruri2313 Před 9 měsíci

    reduce your words ,talk slowly

  • @alplaskipper2251
    @alplaskipper2251 Před rokem

    Hey Priya, thanks for all the information I've been following your content for a while now. I really appreciate all the geniun content that you post. I've sent you a couple of DMs on Instagram of some questions that I have mainly about if you could review my resume and almost like being a mini mentor for me. Anyway, great video as always, thank you!

  • @ianperkins8812
    @ianperkins8812 Před rokem +1

    Priya, this is excellent, thank you for putting it out there. One note on your resource guide: the link to the Statistics textbook (the usc.edu link) has changed. That document can now be found at hastie.su.domains/ISLR2/ISLRv2_website.pdf

    • @TheAlmostAstrophysicist
      @TheAlmostAstrophysicist  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for watching, and for finding the new link! I've just updated the Resource Guide. Appreciate it! :)

    • @ianperkins8812
      @ianperkins8812 Před rokem

      @@TheAlmostAstrophysicist After too many years of being an admin, Data Science seems like a fun way to wile away the remainder of my working career :)