begin  quoting Gregory K. Ruiz-Ade as of Thu, Feb 17, 2005 at 11:06:57AM -0800:
[snip]
> CS degree programs merely teach you some stuff about computers, languages, 
> and a bit of programming, so that you get a peice of paper that gets you 
> past HR filters when applying for a job.

Plus, it used to (sometimes) give you access to computers. :)

> You really learn how to program, develop, and truely think about stuff on 
> the job.

A university degree gives you the terms and tools you need to think 
/about/ the problem, and a little practice in problem-solving.

And if you were lucky, you found some smart people to hang around with.

-Stewart "15 weeks isn't enough time to tackle a Real Problem" Stremler
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