09-29-2011
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maymay ambassador
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,508
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There's only so much you can learn in school and only so much of it can apply to the real-world. A lot of your skill-sets will be learned on your own through trial and error. Look into what kind of co-op/internship programs the schools you want to go to provide. If you're interested in game design/programming try and explore everything computer/programming related! My scripting experience from Graal and countless other small projects I got involved with on my own time made my initial year (at least programming/tech-related classes) a lot easier. Suggestions: Learn how to solve/debug your problems with Google (Stackoverflow is a great resource too) Learn from How-To's on Youtube Learn Javascript and/or Learn PHP and/or Learn Ruby and/or Learn Python and/or Learn Java and/or Learn GS2 and/or Learn C#/.NET + XNA and/or Learn C++ and/or (I would recommend learning one of the above first) (The point I'm trying to make is learn at least one programming/scripting language) Learn How to calculate Binary/Hexadecimal Learn to work with text files Learn YAML, XML, HTML Learn to work with databases (SQL, Flatfile) Learn to configure Routers, Port Forwarding, Firewalls (Networking) Play with Game Engines Try Linux (at least in a VM) Try setting up a web/minecraft/game server Try making a simple (Rails/PHP) web application Try hacking games with cheat engine Try building and upgrading your own computer (even Dual-boot Windows/Linux) Learn how to work with graphics (GIMP/Photoshop) Make applications to simplify tasks on your computer for yourself. Mod your consoles and games. Try troubleshooting and repairing computers (aim for $40-80/hr). Write extensions for your browser. Start (and even collaborate with others) making/developing your own games now. Take initiative and get your hands dirty now instead of waiting for school to get them dirty for you. My Experience: I've got over 5 years experience with GS2 and am one of the biggest contributors to Graal. I've got a 2 Year Computer Analyst/Programmer Diploma (Equivalent to the 3 Year Computer Science course but covers way more) Am currently hired as a Full-time Computer Technician/Programmer/Web-Developer |
10-01-2011
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 124
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Not me. i'm into general Entrepreneurship. i want to start a Conglomerate, which is a cooperation which owns a bunch of little, un-related businesses. basically like investors how they own parts of businesses, whether they belong to the same company or not, or whether they fall under the same market. that's what i want to do. just buy a bunch of small businesses, all independently run and profit from them pretty easy, all you need is a bank loan of your starting business, but don't buy another until you've paid off your first debts.
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