I'm a senior heading off to BB S&T in June and I have one class to fill for next quarter (since my class adopts the quarter system). I have zero coding experience, and I am torn between taking a class in python or a class that really interests me. As my final quarter in school, should I take this coding class or the philosophy/sexuality course that is closely related to my identity?
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I'm in a similar situation - senior in college taking 1 course and starting BB IB this June. Currently a few weeks into a python class on Codeacademy. An alum I am close with works at a quant HF and strongly recommended I use this time to keep building skills and suggested learning python. This option definitely has more upside but at the end of the day do whatever interests you the most.
I'm considering writing the CFA level 1 exam, but I'm worried that I might not have enough time for the June exam. But I should definitely consider learning python! thanks
If you're into coding, Harvard offers an online course (CS50x) which is free and with $90 you get a Harvard certificate at the end. I had zero coding experience too but this course teaches multiple languages, algorithms for data sorting and other cool things like encryption/decryption. Its also self-paced so you can take 1 month or 1 year to finish it and it certainly can't hurt to have some coding experience from Harvard
Check it out: https://www.edx.org/course/cs50s-introduction-computer-science-harvardx…
I might be late in answering to you. But, you should definitely take a coding class. In case you don't want to physically travel, you could also opt for some amazing online courses.
I'm a fan of Python and I'd recommend the same (though I'm not sure about the one that you like). You could check out the courses by Quantra which might prove to be helpful to you.
Hope this helps!
disagree...absolutely learn to code. Learning to code is a multi-step process.
1 - learn the language syntax 2 - learn to think logically (code requires extreme logic as most people have never experienced) 3 - learn to balance multiple thought processes simultaneously 4 - learn problem solving paradyms / algorithms
this all takes time...the sooner you start...the better
So this is going to go against the other comments SLIGHTLY.
I am in the same spot as you and was also debating between this. I say take the class you are interested in, because you can't learn a lecture like that on your own and have the chance to listen to the professor.
Coding can be learned on your own, like the Harvard idea. My firm gives incoming analysts access to a coursera type learning platform, which has a pathways program set for tons of technical skills. I am using this on my own time to learn Python, and hopefully some other basics in languages. Nothing crazy but enough so I understand them. In all honesty an intro level class will limit how much you can learn in a semester, and while it will introduce you to coding, it's still a basic intro class
Sign up for an online learning class or platform and teach the language to yourself over the semester, and take the class you will never have a chance to take again if you are truly interested in it. I am in a philosophy class that I have wanted to take since sophomore year, Medical Ethics, and am glad I chose to learn coding in my free time to take the class
couldn't you just learn the medical ethics from reading the textbook? thats a very expensive hobby...
No because I can't debate medical philosophy with classmates when I just read the textbook. The setting of a small lecture is half the class, you learn from different viewpoints around you. Also for me, once I am a full-time student with 12 hours, it costs nothing extra to take up to 21 hours. No additional cost for the class minus the books and readings
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