MSc in Computer Science

[sabatier]

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

[Mazer]

Big ****ing money.

[Tony]

Challenge, creativity, expression, control. I get a buzz out of writing a cleaver line of code that performs the function of ten.

[cool dude]

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!

[billyfung]

Mazer @ Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:36 pm wrote:

Big ****ing money.

write that in ur statement

[Mazer]

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.

[btiffin]

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