I agree, I just graduated in May of this year in CS. I blew my summers working in cool, fun places like scout camps, guiding whitewater rafting trips and kayaking in Alaska, instead of getting internships, which I'm regretting right now, the people I'm working with have a lot more practical experience than me, but I feel like I'm catching on fast, and in some places can solve problems based on my formal education that others which experience but less deep understanding can't. I don't even think my choice of schools was that great, I had lots of poor professors, but I learned what I could and I'm excited to be out working in the 'real world'. Online or on campus, a formal eductaion that gives you an understanding beyond just the surface stuff will take you a lot further. (I hope!)
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I agree, I just graduated in May of this year in CS. I blew my summers working in cool, fun places like scout camps, guiding whitewater rafting trips and kayaking in Alaska, instead of getting internships, which I'm regretting right now, the people I'm working with have a lot more practical experience than me, but I feel like I'm catching on fast, and in some places can solve problems based on my formal education that others which experience but less deep understanding can't. I don't even think my choice of schools was that great, I had lots of poor professors, but I learned what I could and I'm excited to be out working in the 'real world'. Online or on campus, a formal eductaion that gives you an understanding beyond just the surface stuff will take you a lot further. (I hope!)
I thought it was already named Rupert.