What students report
Review sample
- Freshman120%
- Sophomore360%
- Junior120%
What stands out
- Lower enjoyment. Enjoyment is 0.3 points lower than the same major at other schools.
Student voice
Why students feel that way
Patterns tell us what is happening. Student accounts explain why.
Distinctive themes
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Representative perspectives
I think Purdue's computer science program has one fatal flaw. The intro to computer science class is basically useless. Data structures and algorithms is then only available for sophomores. I think it should be available in…
Courses & teaching
While difficult, studying Computer Science is very rewarding and satisfying. In my experience, the hardest experiences in university have all been related to my CS coursework, but at the same time, I have found the most enjoyment…
Enjoyment & fit
Core can be very tough but the higher level electives seem more interesting.
Courses & teaching
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Student reviews
5 reviews
I think Purdue's computer science program has one fatal flaw. The intro to computer science class is basically useless. Data structures and algorithms is then only available for sophomores. I think it should be available in freshman year.
While difficult, studying Computer Science is very rewarding and satisfying. In my experience, the hardest experiences in university have all been related to my CS coursework, but at the same time, I have found the most enjoyment working on hard problems, collaborating with others, and building projects.
Core can be very tough but the higher level electives seem more interesting.
Switched from Applied Math
CS is really rewarding if you put the time in and dedicate the time to actually understand the concepts and math beyond just writing code.
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