Is it worth taking programming courses as a liberal arts student?

I'd say give it a shot! Python is perfect for beginners. It might feel tricky at first, but a beginner-friendly course shouldn't hurt your GPA too much. If you’re nervous, try checking out some beginner resources online beforehand to see if coding is your thing!

If you're considering it, I highly recommend the Python course! It’s one of the simplest languages for those of us without a deep science background. Plus, it has a ton of libraries which means you can accomplish pretty much everything you could with R or Stata in Python too.

Honestly, I think the coding struggle is more about theoretical math and science than actual programming. Once you get over the initial learning curve, you’ll see that programming opens up so many opportunities! Good luck!

For beginners, Python is definitely the way to go! I’m a CS major and I code all the time because I enjoy it, not because I’m forced to. Sure, it might be tough, but don’t underestimate yourself. Learning programming is super rewarding and can be more important than stressing over your GPA, especially if you’re not heading to grad school.

Python is awesome and can do everything R and Stata can, but often better. It'll serve you well, especially in statistics for social sciences. It's a solid choice for your studies!