Why I Dropped Out of My Computer Science Degree

I dropped out of my computer science degree and I'm here to provide an update on how things are going 3 years later. My decision to drop out of university and transition to working full time on my YouTube channel ultimately paid off as I have been really fortunate to have a great platform where I can make money and demonstrate my programming skills at the same time. That being said, I also want to share with you my experience over the past few years of not having this degree and how my thought process has shifted a little bit in some of the few that I do regret now.

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[michaelevan]

You can always finish ... I'm 62 and half way thru an MS in Computer Science at University of Massachusetts. I'm retired from health care with multiple degrees. 2 associates a BS and Master in Nurse Anesthesia. You're never too old or too young to finish ... it's a personal choice and decision. I don't even plan on working for anyone.... just doing it for my own personal mental stimulation, challenge and enjoyment. You have to do what's best for you.

My suggestion though, if you're close to finishing your degree, it wouldn't hurt to complete it. You're young, and you never know what life will throw you in the future. That shingle on the wall just might come in handy someday.

[allt]

If you can finish your degree, it demonstrates discipline to start and finish something in a formal environment

[Juzzyjuzzy]

Hey guys. Finish your degree. You might not end up being a software developer forever, and that degree opens doors to other career opportunities especially in regulated industries or research-intensive sectors. It’s tough - but it’s worth the effort.

[sidd]

been following this channel since 2020, your content is absolute treasure for self learners like yourself out there !

[jeffwads]

Computer Science in college is so far behind the ball it is pretty useless.

[georg]

you're still young enough to finish bachelor even now, creating an additional opportunity for some unforeseen reasons, it's probably worth it. Great thoughts all together. 👍👏

[NastaranMehrAra]

Tim thank you from the bottom of my heart because your videos motivate me. Good luck

[ezekielakpan]

You’re good at what you do and that’s what matters. Hopefully we all get there some day❤

[kudrah]

Don't worry about it mate. You came to this world onw your own and yu will leave on your own. The most important thing is making an impact and leaving a positive legacy.

[__-setf]

And this is why Tim is the GOAT! Great video updating your views (even if only slightly) and sharing your story. You are an inspiration!

[Al_Miqdad_]

good job
you are helping people this is a big advantage ❤

[patrickprucha]

Excellent video. Very valid points you make! I think in the end its all about your happiness. Cheers and good luck!

[JamesBloomfield-edtm]

Great video as always Tim. I'm working towards a Computing and IT degree. I was skeptical at first however I think discipline and getting that qualification will be helpful. 👍👍

[kingdomVI]

Yah this dude is legit 1 in 100. I suggest you try to get your degree if you somehow get a job and all stuff goes good from there then yah you can pick your options, but a degree is highly important to employers. That an addition of projects, even a bootcamp extra. Currently is extremely hard to be given an opportunity after 2020 is gotten worse and there was a spike in 2021 with a massive crash and is still low on job properity.

[Mokhtar]

But that's life Tim, No one takes everything.

[crazyparrot]

Love you Tim! You are a huge inspiration for me!

[AlexBall]

Great video!

I am currently in college, specifically Western Governors University. I am pursuing a B.S. Software Engineering degree. Honestly at this point, I do think, generally speaking, that a degree isn’t really necessary to get into the field; seeing you can be self taught and succeed just fine. But if you have an opportunity where school is either heavily discounted (or even free like in my case), then I do recommend taking that opportunity. Because even though it’s not necessarily to get into the field, it does give you somewhat of an advantage and teaches you many valuable skills, as long as you take it seriously.

One of the big downsides of college is the debt that it puts you in!

[rayenebacha]

Hey Tim!
Well i just finished high school in Tunisia a country in north Africa and i am planning to get a CS degree for 2 actual reasons : first bcuz i am in the process to moving to germany and do my bachelor maybe my masters out there which serves my dreams of travelling the world and living in country with a decent life quality
Also i feel like my parents especially my father won't accept my decision and are more likely to feel concerned and unsafe for my career path and my professional life.

[alex.projects]

Well, I'm working as German Aircraft Engineer, without exactly being an Engineer (cause Germany do have similar things). I'm doing 70% Mechanic, 30% Electric work. Now I'm trying to start a Electric Engineer degree (which is 50% programming). I'll miss a lot of money, but I have the feeling that I'll miss the degree in the future. I'm already sure to not have a better salary. Its just to add the knowledge and have the official title. I can change my projects / Aircrafts to wherever I want in the current company. But It's more problematic to change to other companies which do damand a degree.

[rhettsmedia]

After working as a software engineer for 20 years, I went back and got my masters so that I would be qualified to be a Director or vice president two years later I was a I was a VP of technology without the masters I would never have been able to get that so yeah you might wanna go back and get your degree