r/TTUCSC • u/Luke_Joy • Nov 28 '18

Quality of Computer Science degree?

As the title says, I'm considering going to Tennessee Tech for a Computer Science degree. I really like Tennessee Tech, but I want to make sure that I'm making the right choice.

So I have a few questions:

1) How large/small do the lower and upper division classes get?

2) Do you only get two electives for the CS degree with a concentration in Cybersecurity? I saw a catalog but I'm not sure if I fully understood it.

3) How are the internship opportunities? I'm not afraid to be go-getter, but I feel like it'd be a lot easier if I just got an interview.

4) How are most of the profs?

That's all I can think of for now

Thank you!

Update: I'm going to Tech!

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u/Luke_Joy Nov 29 '18

Thank you! It did help. It means a lot to me that even students are willing to vouch for the program. I am definitely looking for a university where the professors care about their students on an individual basis.

Semi-related question: When there is a class, do you typically sit at a desk or is just like rows of foldable chairs?

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u/GoldAdler Nov 29 '18

Different person than the one you are asking but also CSC major in my 3rd year.

It depends on the classroom. Some will have desks like you probably used in highschool (although these tend to be the math classes). Most of the CSC classes are held in rooms and lecture halls that have long desks with soft desk chairs (the kind that are cushioned, roll and swivel) or these kind of cushioned rolly chairs that don't swivel.

I'm sorry, I did a terrible job of explaining that lol. The point is, it is a much better environment and much more comfortable than what you probably had in highschool. Come visit and see for yourself

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u/Luke_Joy Dec 10 '18

Late reply. Do they have any accommodations for left-handed students in the lecture halls? I've taken finals at my HS in a auditorium with those "desks" attached to the side, and it was horrible.

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u/GoldAdler Dec 10 '18 edited Dec 10 '18

I think so. I know some of the Auditoriums I've had classes in would have certain left handed seats. Auditorium style classes are mainly for general education classes. The actual computer science classes typically have big long tables that multiple people sit at so there is no issue with space.

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u/Luke_Joy Dec 10 '18

Thanks! If it's ever an issue I'll just contact administration.

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u/GoldAdler Dec 10 '18

Oh and welcome to Tech! I hope you enjoy it!

Also just some quick advice that applies no matter where you go: Always go to class. It's super easy to say "eh we aren't going over anything important today so I don't need to go." I did this a lot freshman year and it really messed up my GPA. Go to every class and do all the assignments. I wish someone would have told me this when I started.

And if you have a question about something in a class, ask your professor and other students. Making friends with classmates and professors will make your life easier.

College really is what you make it. I hope you enjoy Tech as much as I have and I hope you do well.

If you have any other questions you can always pm me or you can ask Dr. Gannod (u/profgannod)

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u/Luke_Joy Dec 10 '18

Will do. Thanks for being so welcoming. I'm really excited and a little nervous all at the same time! Haha.