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Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Nobody: 7:36pm On May 27, 2021 |
I did the same 3 years ago and it's not all beds and roses. I will advice you to do the same if: 1. Your people are not the nagging type. 2. You have something to fetch you a side income while learning..... I am about to setup up a soap company after learning about life the hard way. 3. You can dedicate yourself to programming. I am a Systems developer and I just laugh when people who don't know shit about code come to give me advice on how to go about my career. It's difficult out here without school.....no more free Toto, you will have to pay with your blood, that was why I spoke earlier on having something doing. My mom supports me, my father nags and threatens me to go back to Uni. Yes, I will get the benefits of a paper certificate, plus free knacking combined with the fact that I am beginning to make some cash, but there's a price you pay for success. If you drop out, you have closed alot of doors to yourself. What do you do? You develop your skill or write a killer project and bring them knocking on your doorstep. I wish you the very best. 2 Likes |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by omoluabiguy(m): 7:40pm On May 27, 2021 |
Discord: As a veteran senior programmer, I’ll advise you to make programming a hobby and not drop out of school. Don’t even try to learn programming by force, you have to make it a hobby, something you love doing when you are not doing your school works. Programming can be draining and frustrating depending on what level of programming you are. If you have the mindset of dropping out of school, then it’ll be easier for you to give up on programming when you are getting to the advanced aspect of it. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and stay intouch. https://youtube.com/channel/UCwNrlP_X_VV4vg00P2QmDnw |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by ViolentMooslim: 8:00pm On May 27, 2021 |
Spoilt child. You watch too much fiction. And you also listen to Nigerian motivational speakers. You want to spoil your life this early 1 Like |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by ViolentMooslim: 8:04pm On May 27, 2021 |
KingZaddy: Can you please list those billionaires that didn't go to school? More so, you have been saying he should drop out to pursue his"CAREER". Do you even know what a "CAREER" means? Sorry son. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by freesoul12: 8:08pm On May 27, 2021 |
I see people saying.. He has closed alot of opportunities if he drop out.. Programming itself is schooling.. Things has changed alot than wasting 5 good years in d classroom in the name of schooling while u can learn virtually everything online. The so called handouts are limited in scope. Show me that lecturer that knows more than the internet. So who are we deceiving. Google is the best University so far. U cant explore it very well and not succeed. Guys are making millions on Amazon, Upwork, Fiverr, linkiden and many platforms with skills.. Open your mind and eyes |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by nullbyte: 8:09pm On May 27, 2021 |
the next Bill, or Mark, or Steve!!! they all dropped and started something unique. May the syntax be with you!!!! |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Vlain: 8:10pm On May 27, 2021 |
Discord: You can merge both at the same time. Won’t be east but it would be totally worth. I’de say you can share ur academic and programming in a 30:70 ratio respectively. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by jaxxy(m): 8:12pm On May 27, 2021 |
Discord: U can always do programming along side or when u finish. I know a gal who studied geology worked briefly with an oil servicing firm and then decided to study programming which she achieved now. So don’t get discouraged. Finish ur degree because this is Nigeria. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by DeIneffable(m): 8:12pm On May 27, 2021 |
No need to drop out yet, Continue studying and take on programming side gigs in your school. When it is time for IT, look for a software company to do your IT so you can gain industrial experience as a Software Engineer. If you drop out right now. you will be a freelance for too long as not many companies are ok with the skill set only yet. But if the aim is to be an entrepreneur, wait no more. Discord: |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Slayar: 8:14pm On May 27, 2021 |
Discord: The University is a good place to learn and practice it. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Akharmony: 8:19pm On May 27, 2021 |
college degree on it own doesnt gurantee good IT knowlegde. Inshort i strted my IT career droping degrees, i focus on Networking wrote professional exams strted with CompTiA { A+, N+, Security}, wrote cisco exams{ CCNA, CCNP now am CCIE certify} It will take alot of energy and sure 100% reading and practises. I wish you all the very best. Take a study and check how the indians grew so fast in IT. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Sohnya(f): 8:22pm On May 27, 2021 |
Discord: Most people don’t. Like school, but it’s better to have a certificate when asked for one than to have none at all |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Fixed: 8:24pm On May 27, 2021 |
Some people are quick to make very fallacious statements. "Who school help?", "School trains you to be a slave", "You will forever be an employee and never a boss of your own". The poster is also falling into the same error by saying many graduates are living from hand to mouth. This is a very shallow reason for dropping out of school Show me 1 unschooled person that is doing well and I will show you thousands that are doing much better. I strongly advise the poster to remain in school and combine programming with it. Education gives you better exposure to life and broadens your mind. Your software could be the breakthrough that is desperately needed in that field of study. If you are truly brilliant as claimed, then you can always work this out. Lastly, you don't even know where the certificate will be required in the future, not necessarily the school knowledge, by which time it would have been too late. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by VlamesIffect(f): 8:29pm On May 27, 2021 |
freesoul12: Na so. If na so e easy why you no do am. You'll just make this young man learn the hard way. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Charly68: 8:38pm On May 27, 2021 |
Can't you do the two altogether ? Don't make any foolish mistake ..your college certificate .at be needed in the nearest future.. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by IQUIT(m): 8:45pm On May 27, 2021 |
MajorOvakporaye:try get sense e get why. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by VlamesIffect(f): 8:49pm On May 27, 2021 |
GrantIkenna: I swear to God the guy will learn life, I relate with you cos i dropped out a year earlier at fvvcking 300level saying I want to go into business, school is a scam, fvck 9-5 blah blah, mine i wasn't even interested in the course but if i tell you the course you'll say I don't have sense I should have finished it. Not that I wasn't brilliant, in my time i had double admission to Uniben & UI bck then UI still took 2nd choice. Only 3 years into a 5 year course I say i wan go do business my other pal said he wanted to go into script writing (in Nigeria ) back them we both had big dreams, we read about Zuckerberg, gates & jobs followed strive mayisiwa on Facebook dey gather inspiration, draw business plan, before we finally dropped out, as we enter street omo i see I saw my brother. That's where i learnt plan on paper is different from implementation in real life. Even another random guy that was in his 3rd year that just completed his 2nd semester exams and passed without carry over see as we dey ginger follow us drop out. These two guys I don't even know where dey are now, the last time i spoke to one of em was last year October, everybody is now pushing little stuffs just to survive. At least i'm doing a bit better now but omo e no easy. If he likes let him learn, or go the hard way, i know i shouldn't compare mrA to mrB but don't forget na nigeria you dey. The fact that you're in nigeria the odds are already AGAINST you. 3 Likes |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by aikyg(m): 8:53pm On May 27, 2021 |
Repeat after me, "Programming is not for everybody and it is not as rosy as people think!" Discord: |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by vioment: 9:41pm On May 27, 2021 |
It depends on where you are schooling. To be honest, current Nigerian universities are a total waste of time. Na when I travel enter Yankee, na when I come realize say I just waste my years learning strictly criminality. Na when my own morning start. E get country where you go dey, wey go make sense to go do both or just go school; And if your school is socially conducive, then don't drop out, if not, look harder at your decision. Just because you went to school or didn't go to school, don't mean you stop learning. The wise ones know that learning and teaching is life long. Customize your learning goals. I dun dey make money like a Treasury now, and no be by mistake. Na dedication, work, and some luck. People dey even suspect say na ritual or Yahoo. I send them b4. I no dey too like give my gems. But is okay. Customize your knowledge goals by seeing what doable knowledge will help you achieve your goals. I dun go Spain, meet naija person wey dey sell soap, I think say na wash. Until I see the way he use dey explain him products, I cun see why he get customers. He go make you feel like say wetin you dey do good, but you neva still catch up if you no dey use him own. The guy know all the science involved, including the uv ray effects in regards to his soap. His website and app is simple but knowledgeable. I dun see mechanic for Namibia wey get advanced machinery tools with no customer, due to bad management and over confidence; and one wey dey inside cut (coded spot) with not much presentation, but customer dey gree wait for hours or days at a time. So it is not what people tell you to study or the hype at the time, you have to grind through your mental state, after you and your brain tells you what your wishes are. Just be realistic and know that bends and hills will try your stamina. Programming always changes or updates, so be ready to change and update with it. Good luck in your endeavours. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by AmbassadoR100(m): 9:43pm On May 27, 2021 |
Don't even think about it. Finish your education and venture into programming full time. You need that certificate bro. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Emeka71(m): 9:59pm On May 27, 2021 |
@Discord ; then you must give your all to programming because only serious and dedicated people succeed there. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Mideyblaq(m): 10:01pm On May 27, 2021 |
Good decision |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Hoelujohn: 10:09pm On May 27, 2021 |
prettyheart:If seun had listened to your advice... |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Ynix(m): 10:11pm On May 27, 2021 |
Discord:What about time resourcefulness and connecting with like minds in school to create a world class project before dropping out. The essence for dropping out is because you already achieved a multimillion dollar project and not for the sake of pursuing your passion. BE WISE, BE STRATEGIC |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by greenalwaz: 10:13pm On May 27, 2021 |
ecomalchemist: 1 Like |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Hanz1: 10:16pm On May 27, 2021 |
Discord: My friend, that's a foolish thing you are about to do. But thank your stars that you asked for advice. Without a degree, I can assure you that you have less than 5% chance of getting good jobs as a programmer. So don't even try it... I'm a programmer myself and I'm being real with you. I think you are new to programming, so you are engrossed with the stories of the Zuckerberg and Larry Ellisons of this world who dropped out of college to build the next big thing. My friend, you are in a dream land, 99.99% of programmers won't have that stories. So pinch yourself and get out dream of your dream now before you start racking up D's in your courses. That degree you want to abandon is actually what you'll need to get a good job even in programming - it doesn't matter wether it's Economics or botany. If you have a degree and you are good in programming, trust me, you will get a good programming job. But if you don't have a degree, you will blame yourself for your decision... |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Hanz1: 10:20pm On May 27, 2021 |
Discord: My friend, that's a foolish thing you are about to do. But thank your stars that you asked for advice. Without a degree, I can assure you that you have less than 5% chance of getting good jobs as a programmer. So don't even try it... I'm a programmer myself and I'm being real with you. I think you are new to programming, so you are engrossed with the stories of the Zuckerberg and Larry Ellisons of this world who dropped out of college to build the next big thing. My friend, you are in a dream land, 99.99% of programmers don't have those stories - especially in Nigeria. So pinch yourself and get out dream of your dream now before you start racking up D's in your courses. That degree you want to abandon is actually what you'll need to get a good job even in programming - it doesn't matter wether it's Economics or botany. If you have a degree and you are good in programming, trust me, you will get a good programming job. But if you don't have a degree, after facing so many job rejections, you will probably end up as a web designer making N10k on Wordpress site - and that's even if you are a very outgoing person and you can find clients. So, please don't make a mistake you will eventually blame yourself for. |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by benji93: 10:26pm On May 27, 2021 |
How many billionaires don't have a degree? Typical Nigerian. You do not provide advice to someone based on outlier stories. KingZaddy: |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Nobody: 10:29pm On May 27, 2021 |
Hanz1: Wonderful I love ur answer |
Re: Thinking Of Dropping Out Of College To Focus On Programming by Nobody: 10:31pm On May 27, 2021 |
hustla:cv |
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