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Frequently Asked Questions about Computer Science

Ever wondered "Why should I study Computer Science?" In this page we provide resources to help address that question. We have quotes from previous CS majors, links to information on the web, and even information debunking some common "Myths" about Computer Science as a major and profession.

Quote

The CS program is very rigorous, you are not spoon fed the information, you have to learn the concepts. Out of all the professors I had, CS offered the best professors, who showed a lot of enthusiasm for the CS field.
Sura Rajput, class of 2005
IBM

Myth

Computer Science is the study of how to write computer programs.
Programming is important to the field of Computer Science, but primarily as a tool by which researchers can study new ideas and build and test new solutions. Programming is a means of communication within the discipline. For more information, click here.