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WHY CSE (Computer Science Engineering)?

                                           This is the first post in series: WHY Engineering

Computer Science doesn’t need much of an introduction - it is the most popular branch of Engineering and one of the most “visible” industries in the world today. There are so many success stories about people who chose this field and are now are on top of their game, that it’s unnecessary to give examples.

Even so, you may not be sure whether Computer Science should actually be your stream of choice. This article aims to help you with that.

Let’s start with the end. What will you actually do after graduating in Computer Science? Gone are those days when it was just about fixing computers or laptops. There are infinite options, but here are a few popular areas:

  1. Database Management

  2. Networking

  3. Programming

  4. Software Developer

  5. Application Manager

  6. Web Developer

  7. Technical Writer

  8. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Computer Science is actually a part of nearly everything nowadays! Ever thought of biotechnology, nanotechnology or robotics? A degree in computing could lead to any one of these fields too.  


Next, what makes it a lucrative career choice for any student?

  • Job opportunities are always evolving and available
  • The pay isn’t bad. In fact, if you are good at it, you can expect very generous pay indeed.
  • It’s universal. Whatever you learn is applicable worldwide.
  • Internships are more easily available to CSE students (compared to others) so you can earn and learn while at college. (Caution: Working hard to learn the relevant skill is an investment you need to make)
  • You learn and apply problem-solving skills. Because you need to solve the problem first in CSE i.e write the algorithm first and then code it in any of your languages.


What will you get learn? I am a CSE student and based on the experience I can tell you that you will get to learn different languages such as C/C++, Java, Python, PHP, Data Sciences etc. Along with this, you get to explore systems, initially starting with the normal PCs that you operate. Also when working with computing technology it is very important to follow a certain flow o the procedure for the system you are working on. This is an important subject, on algorithm and protocols.

What should you focus on during your course? I personally think that you should know at least 2 languages thoroughly.  My suggestion would be to start with C/C++ and go through all its basics. After that, you move on to learn about Java which is a trending language for application based tools. These will be helpful for you to fetch a job and most MNCs ask questions from these languages.


I thought the best part about studying computer science is that it’s practical. At least for me, it was. You won’t just learn the theoretical part (like an atom in chemistry or waves in physics) but also get the opportunity to apply things when you do them practically. 

Finally, the most important takeaway that I want my juniors to know - Opt for this branch only if you want to become a real-life problem solver because that is the crux.


  

Aishwarya Singh
An Engineering student trying to discover & learn! Finding words that lead to an interesting story!

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