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sabatier

Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:08 pm


MSc in Computer Science

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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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Mazer

Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:36 pm


RE:MSc in Computer Science

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Big ****ing money.


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Tony

Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:20 pm


RE:MSc in Computer Science

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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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cool dude

Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:20 pm


Re: MSc in Computer Science

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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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billyfung

Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:08 am


Re: RE:MSc in Computer Science

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Big ****ing money.
write that in ur statement :P


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Mazer

Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:52 am


Re: RE:MSc in Computer Science

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Big ****ing money.
write that in ur statement :P
Only if you write that in yours.


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btiffin

Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:33 am


Re: MSc in Computer Science

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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