Computer science... 5 survival hacks for first-years

Check out Eric's Top 5 Things he wishes he had known before starting University as a Computer Science Major at Queen's University. Eric breaks down valuable tips for any computer science student looking to survive their first year!

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0:00 - 0:32 | Intro
0:33 - 1:48 | Tip #1 - Is joining clubs worth it?
1:49 - 2:17 | Tip #2 - Why are schedules helpful?
2:18 - 3:57 | Tip #3 - Discrete Mathematics - WTH?
3:58 - 5:10 | Tip #4 - Why is practice important in CS?
5:11 - 6:36 | Tip #5 - Is it worth looking at life outside of CS?

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[eth]

Another way to do it is the formula for sum of 1 to n. n(n+1)/2 so 5*6/2=15

[Kgsi]

If 2 ppl shaking hands no matter the order counts as 1 handshake, then you can find the answer by using 6C2. or 6!/(6-2)!2! = 15. 15 hanshakes in total