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Afraid of applying for Computer Science ? No background

Hey guys I have a dilemma, I feel like pursuing a bachelors in Computer science.
Initially the family pushed for a traditional finance or business major(no tech family member all of them did business). But what's holding me back is I'm not really good at math (getting B's usually), I haven't programmed before or tinkered with computer hardware much. I'm really afraid I'll fail the modules and waste my parents money in supporting me.

I'm not pursuing it for the money eventhough it pays well but I'm kinda interested in computers and tech not to mention the culture tech companies have. The thought of building programs and networks intrigue me but as mention above I'm afraid I overestimate myself and can't comprehend whats being taught at Uni

Reply 1

Sheldon'sGotCake

You know there are free learning resources online, right? Just research and see if you like the learning material.

If you feel like paying... https://study.com/academy/popular/what-do-you-learn-in-computer-science.html

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Reply 2

Leosam

Original post by Sheldon'sGotCake

Yeah I'm trying it out, trying to learn java right now but struggling abit, not sure if its because I'm new or not cut out for it.

Reply 3

Sheldon'sGotCake

Original post by Leosam

not sure if its because I'm new or not cut out for it.

You won't know until you get a little bit more involved in it. Keep being consistent with it if you're interested and eventually you'll make progress. Don't let the fear of "hard work" put you off.

Have projects to complete. You could make a website, game or calculator. Or even learn to program some kind of electronics. Look up "Arduino".