So What Does it Mean?

Last week I read an article on /. from some person giving advice to college computer science majors. Although undergraduate studies are behind me, but still lacking years of professional experience I decided to check out the article.

Without further ado, then, here are Joel's Seven Pieces of Free Advice for Computer Science College Students (worth what you paid for them):

• 1. Learn how to write before graduating.


• 2. Learn C before graduating.


• 3. Learn microeconomics before graduating.


• 4. Don't blow off non-CS classes just because they're boring.


• 5. Take programming-intensive courses.


• 6. Stop worrying about all the jobs going to India.


• 7. No matter what you do, get a good summer internship.

So lets see here, I think I learned to write well enough, and if not i have been practicing quite a bit via email and of course this blog. I have spent quite a bit of time with C, and even becoming a Dr. Robbins certified *** programmer. Next, I took micro economics, macro economics, to cut to the chase I have a minor is business, so in obtaining this I didn't simply blow off my non-CS classes. I took plenty of programming intensive courses, and I already came to grips with the India situation. Finally I had that good summer internship, but since that internship was with an aerospace contractor who lost their contract that meant no job was going to be waiting for me.

Here is the complete story

So after I get my other major writing task off my hands I am going to write him, and tell him a little tale. Not that I expect anything to be produced from it, but I would enjoy a reply. Where I am now will have to suffice.

Here's to keeping your ears perked & eyes open.