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[RevenantKioku]

I spent 3 years studying computer science, and got completely sick of it. I decided to take a quarter and try business, and while its not so bad, I'm not loving it either. I'm just digging myself into a rut of doing homework, and working my part time job all while putting myself into greater and greater debt.
What does one do? I can't stand this cycle I'm in, but I don't know what to do, where to go for help.
My family and friends are no help, they just tell me to do what I love.
I don't know what I love. I thought it was Computer Science, I just can't stand the .
The only thing i have going for me is my knowledge of Japanese.
The only job I ever had that I really enjoyed was being a substitute teacher.

I guess I can't expect much help, but I just need to freaking vent.

 

[ZombieSupaStar]

well throw yourself into reverse then drive then reverse then drive it should get you out.

 

[Freestyler]

What is it you can't stand about computer science?

 

[p_xavier]

I was in the same situation, so here's what I did : study winter, summer, autumn for 2 years than you'll get over it. Since you're nearly finished, I say go for it; you'll have at least a degree. Since it was absolutely clear that I never want to do code again, I did a master in Software Engineering, and now I'm finishing my Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.

The bottom line : what you're studying right now does not reflect what you'll do for a living, since I'm now working part time for the government as a HR guy with a high salary. The only thing that counts is that you have a degree. You'll be able to do what job you want if you have the personnality that goes with it.

 

[Cloudy]

If you took THREE years of CS, I assume you need a year more to get a Bachelors, right? If I were you, I'd just get that degree and go from there. Even if you're not gonna get a job in that field, don't let your tuition go to waste...

 

[RevenantKioku]

If you took THREE years of CS, I assume you need a year more to get a Bachelors, right? If I were you, I'd just get that degree and go from there. Even if you're not gonna get a job in that field, don't let your tuition go to waste...

I'd need 2 years actually thanks to my college's program. I'll only be at the school for 3 more quarters by doing Business.

 

[jiggle]

Same thing happened to me, took me two year to realize I hated computer science (doodling on my notes instead of actually jotting down notes), and changed to fine arts. It's never too late. But if you don't even know what you wanna do, might as well finish up the degree...

 

[Cloudy]

I guess you're on the right track if you REALLY don't like CS anymore but just make sure. I recently got my Bachelors (of Science) in CS and I was also fed up at times so I know where you're coming from

 

[RevenantKioku]

I guess you're on the right track if you REALLY don't like CS anymore but just make sure. I recently got my Bachelors (of Science) in CS and I was also fed up at times so I know where you're coming from

That was the most difficult part, and I'm confident in that decision.

The more I think about it, I'm actually not so mad at the classes I have now. Its just the whole part time job thing on top of it. I mean I spend anywhere from 14-30 hours at Toys R Us on top of my class load, and that just stresses me out to no extent. Then there are most of my friends and people I know who don't need a job, and I'm taking on a second job now just so I can fucking get by. Its driving me crazy.

 

[retardboy]

Hehe, yep... I got out of CS after only 2 years though. Goodness that was horrible. It sounds so good when you're fresh out of high school. "Oh this is going to be so fun!! I'm going to make games!" But goodness gracious.... I can't stand that crap now. Switched to MIS/Finance and am having a better time. Still dunno if that's what I wanna do though. So hard to give it up though... Everyone's like... "CS is good for you... You'll make lots of money!" or "You're just wasting the credits you've earned in CS." and crap like that. I'm happy with my decision though.

If you liked teaching, why don't you become a teacher? Of course it doesn't pay the best, but if you become a college professor, it pays quite well. Plus, you'll be happy. That's really all that matters. I mean... If I had to do programming all day, I'd kill myself.

 

[Comfort_Eagle]

The sad thing is that you may never get out of the rut. At least thats how my experience has gone. No matter what I do, I always end up in the same position.

 

[RevenantKioku]

The sad thing is that you may never get out of the rut. At least thats how my experience has gone. No matter what I do, I always end up in the same position.

I'm taking on a job as a labbie at the Foreign Language Lab at my school. Right now they're only giving me 4 hours a week, but its at a higher pay than I'm getting at TRU. Its also a relatively small lab, and if its anything like the labbie work I did for a library in high school (not to mention I had to do webpage work at the same time there) I'm not going to mind it at all. That's my issue. I need money, but I'm also you know, in college and I need to be able to put that first and frontmost while still having ways and time to relax and fucking keep my mind in check. I worked while I was in high school, but highschool's work load wasn't like this. Its just starting to get to me.

 

[Cloudy]

Have you looked into paid interships or co-ops through school? The pay and stressload are usually much better than retail and it can help you after college (on your resume) as "real-world" experience...

 

[Vieo]

I should be finishing up my associate's in computer science next june. When I'm done, I'm hoping to transfer to a four year school. The only thing I don't like about CS is all the math/physics. I mean, it's just a pain in the ass. I don't completely hate the math. I just started Linear Algebra this semester and it's not too bad so far, but that damn Calculus is really pissing me off. I mean, who gives a flying fuck about finding the area under a curve? But I guess I'll learn it if it can help me get to where I need to go.

I'm really enjoying the programming aspect though. So far I've taken C and I'm learning C++ this semester. I'm also learning Assembly this semester as well, although, it's not nearly as cool as C++.


Anyway, trying to do what you love is sound advice, BUT if you love money you should really base your studies toward something that will bring in the $$$. If you like Japanese, maybe you should of studied that along with English and try to get a job teaching it in Japan. =)

 

[slayn]

my roomate was getting jaded about cs until I pointed him toward the goodness that is computer graphics. You feel so great when doing graphics because you truly get to see your results in an aprecciable fashion.

even then there are two sides. There is modeling, which would be like using 3d studio and maya.

and there is programming graphics, like writing your own ray tracer kind of thing. My roomate really got into the programming side of it and, while the classes were a lot of work, he really liked them in the end and now wants a graphics job in the industry.

 

[Docpan]

I'm taking a Computer Science class right now. It sucks dick.

 

[Lathentar]

my roomate was getting jaded about cs until I pointed him toward the goodness that is computer graphics. You feel so great when doing graphics because you truly get to see your results in an aprecciable fashion.

even then there are two sides. There is modeling, which would be like using 3d studio and maya.

and there is programming graphics, like writing your own ray tracer kind of thing. My roomate really got into the programming side of it and, while the classes were a lot of work, he really liked them in the end and now wants a graphics job in the industry.

Its a lot of math thats for sure. I took a graphics class over the summer. The raytracer involved a ton of math.

 

[DarthWoo]

I knew someone back at Penn State who had been in Electrical Engineering for about three years. He wasn't even doing badly or anything, but he abruptly decided to switch majors to art or art history. Can't remember which, although I recall he enjoyed drawing, so probably more likely art. Seems like a bit of lost time, although if I won the lottery I'd probably drop law school and go back to PSU to do art, or find a good art school.