Computer Science Degree

firestronk · February 28, 2016

We just did our scheduling for our classes next year at my school, but we can still make adjustments to it after we get them in August. I plan to go to college for a computer science degree, but I don't exactly know the requirements or what it is like. I'm taking honors college algebra and honors geometry next year and was wondering if those were good math classes for the degree I plan to shoot for. Has anyone here gotten a computer science degree? If so, what was it like in college to get it such as kinds of classes. Also the guidance counselors want us to get a brief idea of here we would like to go to college. I would like to get out of the U.S. and go to college in Europe maybe.

firestronk · March 1, 2016

Anyone have an idea?

Mug · March 1, 2016

Yep, I have a joint honours degree featuring computer science. I'd say that anything that you can do extra in terms of Maths is a good thing.

In terms of studying in Europe, there are really only three options for an English speaker, courses are generally taught in foreign languages on the continent. The Netherlands is a good one because you don't really have to pay substantial fees and most courses are taught in English. Ireland and the UK are also good; fees are significantly lower than in the US and all courses are in English. Trouble with studying in the UK particularly is that immigration is an arse to get through but is definitely possible and still not as difficult as the US one.

If you want to know more about the UK university system, I have more information to give so just ask.