Current State of Computer Science Major Programs: Curriculum Changes and Career Concerns
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Summary
A Hacker News user asks about the current state of Computer Science major programs, seeking insights on curriculum changes, professor justifications for rigorous study, and whether student expectations match reality. The poster expresses concern about career prospects in CS and seeks advice for nephews considering the field, while noting their own pivot to entrepreneurship.
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· 5 pulledAsk HN: What is it like being in a CS major program these days?
How has the curriculum changed? What are the professors telling their students to explain why the course they enrolled in deserves the rigorous study?
Are the students buying it - and is it matching reality at the end of the course?
It's hard to get a feel from the continuous pendulum swing of 'it's dead' to 'it's better than ever'.
As much as I am scared with my own career, I am worried about my nephews'.
How has the curriculum changed? What are the professors telling their students to explain why the course they enrolled in deserves the rigorous study? Are the students buying it - and is it matching reality at the end of the course? It’s hard to get a fee
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