Hey, I’ve been watching and I was wondering what would be a good starting computer for majoring in computer science and I’ve heard many different type and i want to know about your opinion and your experiences

Hey! I am a young guy in 20s and it’s been unclear in my direction to SWE. I would love to know your insight/thoughts! Background: - B.S in ME - 2 years of experience as QA Engineer at a small web/app software company. (still employed, remote) - Been teaching myself code in front-end HTML CSS Javascript and back-end (Node.JS). - Deployed 3 front end projects using React and one full stack netflix clone. - Still learning everyday 2-3hrs 1. Back-end framework in javascript 2. Leetcode 3. EdX Gtech pre req courses: OOP Java, Intro to python. - Applied to Gtech OMSCS for spring 24. - Applying to full stack developer positions and doing interviews here and there. The unclarity: I am doing a lot of things. I feel I just need to decide one route, stick to it and focus. Problem is I am unclear which route I should take. Ex. Route 1. Do OMSCS then do internship and get FT SWE position. Route 2. Forget about OMSCS Self study more, build projects then shoot straight for a FT SWE position. Route 3. DO BOTH! (Lol) My goal is: Become a SWE, land a full time position and continue learn and grow in my career.

Is it necessary that I get a degree in computer science/software engineering to become a software engineer? Or can I achieve the same result by getting a different engineering degree like electrical or mechanical engineering? Also, what's the difference in the kinds of jobs you can get with a software engineering degree compared to a computer science degree? Do companies make any distinctions between the two?

Hi Mr. Carter I don't know even if you're gonna see this I found your videos scrolling through Insta.So here is some content; througout high school, I used to be generally focused on art and theatre. I thought I could be a YTber or something. However, as I near the end of high school, I'm a junior now, I've realized I want to do a different path for my future. I started thinking more realistically about my future. While I've always been interested in the arts, I just don't enjoy it anymore.So I discovered a new passion for computer science, so recently. The only challenge is that math has never been my strong suit. Nevertheless, I am determined to work hard and put in the effort before finishing high school. I'm gonna grind khan academy 😁. So that I can study computer science in college, just like you! Thank you for Inspiring me. But, if I were to be honest, I'm still hesitant because I wonder if it's even possible for someone like me to enter this field. I'm not even an honour student in any stem classes. What do you think?

Hi Baxate! I’m having trouble on this topic. how do i balance all three? i’m beginning my first fall semester on the 21st, and i’m trying to balance them, but i don’t know how to do so.