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So, i don't really know what section this would go under but lately I've been thinking;is college really worth it?
I want to go to college an get a bachelors(possibly masters) in Computer Science, because my ultimate goal is to be a game developer. I love making games and such and that is my passion along with programming/coding. But I'm scared:like, what if I can't find a job after college, and I an't get employed. What then?And school kinda expensive tho not gonna lie. I don't wanna waste years going for a degree and then not be able to use it, or not be able to get a job. I feel like I don't really know what I want but I really ant to succeed and I'm really worried about this and I hope I don't feel the same way. Can anyone offer any suggestions?
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Computer Science is a particularly well sought after degree right now. Being able to achieve it would boost your chances in any tech field at getting a job, and provide some of the most valuable information in the field. To be a game developer, it really depends on if you’re wanting to be independent and release games on your own, or work through a company. For the latter you’ll likely want to be able to provide relevant mastery in different code and relevant degree. It’s also always an option to continue building your programming skills in college in your free time while also pursuing your degree. The field is extremely lucrative right now and if you’re able to pursue secondary education I don’t think there’s much of a worry about making money or getting a job afterwards. But this all depends on your personal goals! I definitely recommend looking into game publishing and advertisement and see how qualified you’ll need to be to be independent.
In this day and age, having a degree is very important. Not having any postsecondary education can be a red flag for many employers, especially in the increasingly competitive field of tech. That being said, however, your connections are more important. If you have a good network already (say one of your parents is a well known figure in the industry), then college is less of a "must." If you don't, though, and you don't have any training/certification/degree/etc., you may very well be jobless for a while. There are many colleges and options available to you, even if you wouldn't consider yourself a high achiever (such as community colleges), and there are ways to pay for them, as well. Most schools offer financial aid, work-study programs, and scholarships, so look into the benefits of each on the website of the schools you're interested in. Best of luck!
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