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Anonymous student
Computer science is a lot more than just coding! There’s a lot of theory and math (linear algebra, statistics/probability, multivariable calculus) involved especially in higher level courses

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Anonymous student
Computer Science is a field where there are so many different sectors and career paths that can be followed and you're not set to only follow one thing.

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Anonymous student
The feeling of using the skills you've mastered to build whatever you want.

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6 reviews

Courses & teachingPositive

Computer science is a lot more than just coding! There’s a lot of theory and math (linear algebra, statistics/probability, multivariable calculus) involved especially in higher level courses

  • Interested in Tech & software · Engineering +3
  • Unsure about grad school
Anonymous studentJunior
Math
5.0/5
Writing
2.0/5
Oct 2026
Careers & next stepsPositive

Computer Science is a field where there are so many different sectors and career paths that can be followed and you're not set to only follow one thing.

Anonymous studentJunior
Career
4.0/5
Apr 2026
Enjoyment & fitPositive

The feeling of using the skills you've mastered to build whatever you want.

Anonymous studentJunior
Enjoyment
5.0/5
Apr 2026
Courses & teachingPositive

Using the skills you learn to build whatever comes to mind

Anonymous studentJunior
Math
3.0/5
Writing
3.0/5
Apr 2026
Enjoyment & fitPositive

Computer science is really cool because it allows for the quickest creation out of any type of engineering.

Anonymous studentJunior
Enjoyment
3.0/5
Apr 2026
Careers & next stepsPositive

Which careers draw you to Computer Science, even when the coursework doesn't?

Tech investing, software engineering, venture capital

  • Interested in Finance & consulting · Tech & software
Anonymous studentJunior
Career
4.0/5
Oct 2026

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