Which Language Approach For a Computer Science Degree?

wikid_one writes "I recently went back to college to finish my CS degree, however this time I moved to a new school. My previous school taught only C++, except for a few higher level electives (OpenGL). The school I am now attending teaches what seems like every language in the book. The first two semesters are Java, and then you move to Python, C, Bash, Oracle, and Assembly. While I feel that it would be nice to get a well-rounded introduction to the programming world, I also feel that I am going to come out of school not having the expertise required in a single language to land a good job. After reading the syllabi, all the higher level classes appear to teach concepts rather than work to develop advanced techniques in a specific language. Which method of teaching is going to better provide me with the experience I need, as well as the experience an employer wants to see in a college graduate?"

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I would also like some advice

[Anonymous Coward]

I am a geek like many of you and lack some social skills, and need some advice, but this question will never make it through the firehose. I live in an apartment and my downstairs neighbors fight pretty much every night. The other night, it was worse than usual, and one of them fled the building leaving a blood trail all the way to the subway. The cops have been here on many occasions but do not appear interested or able to do anything. I worry that their two young sons might be in harm's way. How should I approach this? Go talk to the guy? His wife? Call the police every night?

Re:I would also like some advice

[eihab]

I'm not sure if this is serious, but if it is:

- Don't talk to them, you are not going to be able to fix it
- Call the cops when things get out of hand (whatever the equivalent of "disturbing the peace" in your area)
- Find another place to move to if it's too much for you

The reason I say do not talk to them is that people generally do not take criticism from strangers or sometimes even friends very well.

If you walk into someone's house and they barely know you and you started pointing out how bad their decoration is (even if it's true), they'll think you're a jackass and probably kick you out.

If you were somewhat of a friend, they'll think you're a bit rude and will invite you less often.

If you were a home decorator that they called, they will be taking notes as you point out how crappy everything is even if you do it in a fashion that's completely and utterly insulting.

My point is: leave it to the professionals, and call the cops whenever it gets too out of hand.

Re:Your school is right

[Locutus]

Brake pads, if you have to pick just one, because all cars have brake pads, but carburetors are obsolete and not in common use.

 

Because you somehow know that brake pads will be around for a long long long time? FYI, brake pads don't get used so much on hybrids and electric cars.
 

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