How Do I Prepare to Study Computer Science/Computer Engineering in University?

By Adrian Chan

Loving what you do is a prerequisite. Students who are excited about things like programming mobile apps, computer game development, and cloud computing come in with an intrinsic motivation to learn more; intrinsic motivation is a key to success. Certainly, any experience (e.g., programming) you can get prior to university can be helpful; these may be formal (e.g., classroom) or informal experiences (e.g., hobby).

Computer Science and Engineering are booming and there are many students interested in these areas. Areas such as Information and Communications Technology (ICT) continue to grow rapidly. The field is exciting, with constant new developments, and the job prospects strong. Entry can be competitive because of the high demand from incoming students but programs are also expanded in response to those demands, as well as the demands from employers seeking for students highly trained in areas like Computer Science and Engineering.

Adrian Chan, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University, and 3M National Teaching Fellow.

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