WHAT IS THE BEST COURSE TO BE TAKEN BY UNDERGRADUATES? WHY?
INTRODUCTION
“Life presents many choices, the choices we make determine our future, is a quote written
by an author named Christine Pulsipher which we all can relate when talking about choosing
a degree course. Every student selects a course that they believe will help build a solid future.
Some students already know what they are born to do but some student still lost of what
course they should take that would guarantee their career life. Therefore, I would highly
recommend choosing computer science for their degree.
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (JOB SECURITY)
My first point is job security. Based on article written by an author named Anup he
concluded that by 2028, the employment of computer science major is expected to expand
by 21%, which is faster than the average anticipated rate (5%) of growth for all
occupations. You might be asking how come the employment percentage rate is that high?
Well, this is because the world is moving online. The massive shift from individual, offline
business or education domain is now getting involve in digitalized world. Especially after the
global covid-19 pandemic. Platforms like Shopee, Grab, MS Teams, etc. are some of
renowned examples that represent today's digitalised world. And behind all these digital
platforms, exists a respective team of software engineers who ensures the successful
development and running of the platform. Therefore, tech companies are in great need of
skilled software engineers that can help them to create such ideal software solutions to thrive
in the industry.
BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (CAREER OPTIONS)
Secondly, I want to emphasize that a career in computer science opens numerous career
options. With just a bachelor’s degree, a job seeker can get into coding and programming.
But the employment options for computer science majors extend beyond that. They can go
into cyber security, software development, engineering, and many more. You also have the
choice to work in a lot of different industries. Such as you can build healthcare software or a
video game. Hence, computer science is an interesting and diverse field.
BODY PARAGRAPH 3 (NO SOCIAL LIFE)
Lastly, I want to enlighten you guys about a misconception that you will have no social
life working in the computer profession because you only sit starring at computer screens.
For some, this sounds like a wonderful situation. They would love to work alone without
worrying, having to dress for business or interact with others. But some students abhor the
idea of solitary confinement for hours, stuck in some basement with your computer.
However, this is a fallacious argument; the reality is that there are very few solitary positions.
Computer science involves problem solving, and problem solving involves interaction with
others, clients, colleagues, or managers. Hence, it is imperative that one have both good
written and spoken communication skills for the conveyance of ideas and concepts.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Computer Science is a flourishing field. It brings together many areas of
science, technology, medical machines, and human relations. If you choose this course, you
are killing two birds with one stone because the job is in high demand, which means you have
a high chance of getting employed and it always comes with a tasty amount of salary.