#Going to University

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robust raptor
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So I'm going to university and I have chosen to do Computer Science (Game development) Bsc. Thats the actual name. I don't know if this is the right path though. I don't have a choice but to go to university for personal reasons and I don't mind. I chose to learn game development for these reasons: 1. I'm a creative person (I'm an artist) 2. I want to get into the tech industry. 3. I love games and I know so much about the development of games. 4. I like programming (even though I'm not so good at it). I'm just wondering if I'm choosing the right course. Here is a link to the actual course, the other universities offer something similar. I'm choosing this specific one as I think I can get away with computer science if I choose not to do game development in the future. https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/computer-science-for-games-bsc-hons.aspx

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University of Brighton
Computer Science for Games BSc(Hons)

Develop the technical games development skills you need to launch your career in this exciting, creative field.

hazy blade
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What

robust raptor
hazy blade
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I don’t understand your issue or question

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are you just asking if it’s a good program? No one can really tell unless you take it

robust raptor
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I said "I'm just wondering if I'm choosing the right course"

hazy blade
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why are you second guessing what you want to do

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If you want to be a game dev then go to school for it

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🙂👍

robust raptor
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W

hazy blade
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📈

robust raptor
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Just wanted to see if someone had a suggestion but thanks for the reassuring comment

hazy blade
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Also programs at school don’t matter too much

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idk how EU uni is tho

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but if you can do well, and learn what you need to learn, you’ll be fine

robust raptor
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thank you. There are so many people saying different things about university, careers, course choice. It gets confusing sometimes. Makes me feel like i'm doing something wrong but I guess not

hazy blade
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if you

  • enjoy the school
  • enjoy the program
  • get something out of the program
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i think it’s worthwhile

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don’t do something you don’t enjoy

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“Ah I really hate making games at school” isn’t really going to translate well to “oh in the future I will love making games”

uneven veldt
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The only caveat I'd give is that game development is generally a competitive field, and so I'd make sure that you're prepared to do other software jobs in the future too, in case that ends up being a thing you want to do

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That program looks like it covers a few of the important general things but misses a bunch of them as well, so it's basically only for game dev

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You'll be better prepared for that than general cs graduates, but would probably find it difficult to get other software jobs

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It's also worth noting that you don't need to know everything right now. Major changes are very common at university, so don't worry too much about it

robust raptor
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Thank you @hazy blade @uneven veldt I really appreciate your help

hazy blade
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if it doesnt work out dont be afraid to change majors / concentrations

robust raptor
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I have come to a conclusion that I'm going to study just computer science and do game dev in my own time. That way I can add it to my portfolio. It will allow me to have a flexible portfolio, a flexible degree and a wider variety with my university choices. Thanks again!

hazy blade
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Don’t think that when you go to school you are stuck in the major. If you inevitably want to do the game dev, feel free to ask your advisors