Anybody done Computer Science? Help me

[snakenobi]

zexen_lowe said:

snakenobi said:

superchunk said:

snakenobi said:

 

but did you know anything about computer programmes or anything related to it technically before going to college?

No. I had zero experience in programming when I started.

and algorithms?

and were you very good at maths or just like me,study for exams and then forget most of it

i pick up very fast but i don't consistantly do maths and other stuff

When I entered uni I had barely any knowledge of programming (only had a very basic knowledge of Pascal), didn't know any algorithm, and what's more, never had used Linux. Now 3/4 years later I consider I have a good handle of C and C and I think I can learn any other language easily in a few days because I understand how everything works (I'd just need to learn the syntaxis), I know all the typically used algorithms and Linux is my second home.

What I mean, is, seriously, they teach you everything there, uni is not a place for Zuckerbergs to humilliate everyone, it's for normal people to gain knowledge, you're not supposed to know those things before you enter (if you do, more power to you), that's what uni is for, to learn. If everyone knew programming beforehand they'd have nothing to teach. You'll be fine

ok

i thought that

 

but then i see geohots and zukerberg doing these big things at the age of 18 and i start comparing

 

anyways thanks alot guys,my mind is alot clearer now so i can concentrate on admission process