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Anonymous student
Switched from Computer Science
We asked: What changed for you when you switched from Computer Science to International Relations?
The type of work that I was doing changed a lot. It went from mostly coding and math to a lot of reading and writing which I much prefer. The classes also became more open to discussion and I found them more enjoyable.

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What changed for you when you switched from Computer Science to International Relations?

The type of work that I was doing changed a lot. It went from mostly coding and math to a lot of reading and writing which I much prefer. The classes also became more open to discussion and I found them more enjoyable.

Switched from Computer Science

  • Still exploring careers
  • Unsure about grad school
Anonymous studentJunior
Math
1.0/5
Writing
4.0/5
Oct 2026

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