Dual majoring in Math +Computer Science

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I honestly think school is pointless for what I plan on doing in life (Independent App + Web development + IM) but I think I could get something out of a Math and Computer Science degree. Anyone have any experience with the degrees? I already know a few programming languages so I don't know if Computer Science will be useful.
 
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School teaches you more than you realize. I am also studying computer science, not a great help in my IM journeys, but it did teach me a lot of useful things and I'm also capable of studying better and faster now.
 
I suppose if it depends if you have any intrinsic losses from spending time/money on your degree.
 
I studied CS in school a couple of years ago. Best decision I ever made. Learned a ton and software engineering a lucrative career path. Plus knowing the stuff makes building side projects a breeze.

Can't comment too much on math.
 
Computer Science is always bankable. Math less so, but at least it's interesting. I spent a lot of time at college taking advanced maths not because I needed them for a specific degree but merely because I liked the topic.
 
lord1027 said:
School teaches you more than you realize. I am also studying computer science, not a great help in my IM journeys, but it did teach me a lot of useful things and I'm also capable of studying better and faster now.
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I can't say that this was my experience. Quite the opposite in fact, I was more capable on my own but I got lost somewhere down the path. This was mainly due to the inevitably boring education system that follows a certain way of thinking that doesn't quite fit everyone.
 
pjnlsn said:
Computer Science is always bankable. Math less so, but at least it's interesting. I spent a lot of time at college taking advanced maths not because I needed them for a specific degree but merely because I liked the topic.
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Math gives you more career pathways/opportunities. It doesn't limit your future options like computer science does.
 
Math will open doors in CS jobs more than CS. You can work on algorithms and advanced, complex areas of CS that the average CS undergrad schmoe won't understand. Like I said, I worked with PhDs in math and they did all our forex algorithms. They made excellent money.
 
I am currently in my first year of CS and it's pretty good I have to say. I' basically learning html/css/javascript/java/mysql/x3d(xml) altogether. It helps you realize that anything can be solved, and also how to search for the solution of stuffs. Some courses are a pain in the arse but I have to admit, I kind of enjoy java and web development modules. You should definitely get a degree on something. IF anything happens, you always have that degree to prove you are better than other job candidates. In my opinion, going for a computer science degree and then doing a masters to specialize in something is the best course of action.

Hope what I wrote above makes sense and is helpful :)
 
archon10 said:
If you're not learning C, then your CS program is probably equivalent to getting a degree at University of Phoenix.
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That's a pretty bold statement with nothing to back it up.
 
I majored in CS. It's helpful and gives you a really strong basis for everything computer and tech related. It gives a different POV than most people on things.
 
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