I'm 28 and a sophomore studying Computer Science at a community college, working full time while managing my classes. I plan to transfer to a university next year, which means I'll likely finish my degree around the ages of 30 or 31. I'm dedicated to my studies and building projects, but I sometimes feel like I'm falling behind, especially with mixed opinions online about age and hiring for internships or entry-level positions. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What advice would you offer?
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Keep learning and adapting! I'm in my 50s with over 25 years in the CS field, and I can promise that the journey is more important than the timeline. Try branching out and applying your skills to different tech stacks. Also, don't underestimate advanced math; it hones your problem-solving abilities.
Absolutely! Math really trains your brain for finding and fixing bugs better than anything else.