Posts Tagged ‘going to college’

I am interested in going to college for an associates in computer programming. As a requirement you have to learn multiple languages, such as Java, C++, c#, etc. How hard it is to learn these languages in general. I know different people learn at different rates, I just need a general description. Thanks!

This question has been on my mind all summer long. As I prepare for class in the fall I have been searching the interw3bs for a new laptop. This reason for wanting one is I have been using a eMac running Fedora 8-12 and I love it, but I think it is time to move on to something more portable. My three biggest concerns with buying a new notebook are in this order

Functionality (Programs "just work". and Program compatibility)(GPU, CPU,ect.)
Battery Life (7 hours or better —–> would be nice if i can get that performance on GNU?Linux)
Aesthetics (Oooooooo Shiny)

I am going to college to become an engineer. I don’t know which field of engineering but I know I want to build a better future for my home town and small villages in the 3rd world. The software I use now is all open source but don’t know if I can get away with using it in a college environment where AutoDesk and Adobe are king.

Thoughts

Thank You in advanced.
To KJ

I don’t mind Apple’s closed system when it comes to iTunes and all that I have ways around that. But, they are showing great interest in F/OSS. Even if I run Windows ( another closed system) i still have to pay for the software. Might as well go closed source with open source benefits.

According to Wikipedia.org, there are some who consider them the same, and some who consider them the came. Also, to be the latter, you must have a "computer engineering"degree (real name, if wrong, eludes me at the moment) as opposed to a "computer science" degree, which would enable you to be the former.

What’s the difference (layman’s terms please) and which degrees do I need because I previously thought they were the same was planning on going to college for a "Computer science" degree to be a programmer, but soft engineering sounds like something I’d want to do instead.

Help please!

I have just finished my school and am going to college. I wud like to become a programmer of games and other stuff. can anyone suggest me any point frm where to start?

I have learned a great deal of Java programming on my own after quite some time now. I figured that if I keep this up for 6 months or so I would be competent enough to work as a programmer just like the IT degree holders.

Is there a way I can get certified as a programmer and find a job as one?