If you're intelligent, and self-motivated, you'll be able to learn a lot of what you want to know without technical schooling. One of my best friends never went to college and BARELY went to high school, and he programs circles around me. If you're looking for a job, a degree helps but isn't strictly necessary.
Personally, I think your choice of school matters a lot too. I was CS at Georgia Tech, we did a lot of "behind the veil" stuff, but we really didn't get into it until sophomore year. The first year was mostly just making sure everyone was on the same page, but once we got past it, things got a lot more interesting.
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If you're intelligent, and self-motivated, you'll be able to learn a lot of what you want to know without technical schooling. One of my best friends never went to college and BARELY went to high school, and he programs circles around me. If you're looking for a job, a degree helps but isn't strictly necessary. Personally, I think your choice of school matters a lot too. I was CS at Georgia Tech, we did a lot of "behind the veil" stuff, but we really didn't get into it until sophomore year. The first year was mostly just making sure everyone was on the same page, but once we got past it, things got a lot more interesting.