I’m a student and consider coding as more of a hobby for me. I do enjoy it, but I’m at that stage where I have to think about what to major in for college. Is computer science something that I would want to do? It’s not an easy decision for me since my other interests that I like more might not be ones I could make a living doing.
How have you found your own careers in software have been?
Are you happy you chose it, or are you always thinking that maybe there was something else?
Any input would be appreciated.
I actually studied Psychology at univeristy after starting in business first. I disliked business a lot so focused on something I enjoyed, hence the change to Psychology. I dont regret the decision at all, but finding jobs related to Psychology is hard and student loans are expensive so eventually I learned to program.
My advice, assuming your stuying in the U.S., would be that if you're unsure if CS is what you want to persue, minor in it and major in one of the other areas youre thinking about. You've got a good head start by not only programming, but also enjoying it and this field has some great resources for learning on your own that many other fields dont. College is a great opportunity to learn about yourself and grow yourself as an adult, but remember that it does come at a cost when it's all said and done so leave with a degree that will help you pay for that opportunity.