Mazer @ Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:36 pm wrote:
Big ****ing money.
write that in ur statement
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| Author: | sabatier [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | MSc in Computer Science |
Hi everyone, I'm applying for a Master in Computer Science following my undergraduate degree. This application requires a personal statement explaining, among other things, why I'm interested in and want to study computer science. Now apart from the most commonly stated reasons (like I love computers and I love programming) what are the other reasons why computer scientists love computer science? Why do you guys love computer science? What is it about the discipline that gives you a buzz? All comments appreciated, sabatier |
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| Author: | Mazer [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:MSc in Computer Science |
Big ****ing money. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:MSc in Computer Science |
Challenge, creativity, expression, control. I get a buzz out of writing a cleaver line of code that performs the function of ten. |
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| Author: | cool dude [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MSc in Computer Science |
i don't know about you guys but the best part for me in computer science is solving problems. I get a really good feeling when it took me 2 hours to solve a problem and i finally solved it! |
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| Author: | billyfung [ Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RE:MSc in Computer Science |
Mazer @ Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:36 pm wrote: Big ****ing money.
write that in ur statement |
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| Author: | Mazer [ Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RE:MSc in Computer Science |
billyfung @ Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:08 am wrote: Mazer @ Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:36 pm wrote: Big ****ing money.
write that in ur statement Only if you write that in yours. |
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| Author: | btiffin [ Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MSc in Computer Science |
Excuse me; new to the board and going through some older posts. One thing about programming. When you instruct a computer, it does EXACTLY what you tell it. It doesn't talk back or rebel, it just does it. Everytime. Gives a sense of higher power to the programmer. Professionals may be reluctant to admit it, but the whole "playing god" thing (even if it is virtualized in the silicon of a chip) is a factor in their career choice. I assume this reply may come too late for your application, and I might not mention it anyway. It sounds arrogant when verbalized, but it still plays a big part (if not subconscious) for a lot of developers, imho. Cheers, Brian Tiffin |
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