MY EXPERIENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG VS WETHINKCODE 

I think a gap year is very important after leaving high school so that you just sit down and think about what you want to do from there, research and gather as much information as you can about opportunities available to you, weigh in your options and what works for you, but also keeping in mind that none of it will take too much of your time to live and breathe and that it also does not mess up your mind. I too major in mathematics and stats, then swapped stats for computer science. I must say, It is crap and I am through. Now I am just ready to start over somewhere else. "The sun will rise and we will try again" ☀️

Girl, I just like your sincerity, because of your honesty wrt your goal with your channel, I couldn't it but subscribe. Thank you for shearing experience. As an entrepreneur in the technology business, we need more young people like you. All the best for your future.

We learn through experience, and we should appreciate the problems we face cause they wake us up, I was not a fan of research but last year I found out what was suitable for me because of the challenges I faced at varsity. I've been doing Comp and Electronics engineering at ukzn, it's been hell, this year is my final year but I'll take a break to focus on project codeX, we think code or get a software development learnership.

Really enjoyed this video - so relatable and funny!

Literally describing every gripe and blunder of varsity, ahahaha great way to sum up all the craziness, confusion and uncertainty !!!

You always give me so much hope

Wow u wr once clueless dis z motivating thank you

By the end of the first semester last year I went to WTC boot camp, I was doing well but I decided to stick to UJ where I'm majoring in Computer science and informatics.. For me I did do IT in high school for 3 years that prepared me for computer science 1 and informatics 1.. I don't knw about 2🙃

I can relate 😭... First year in Cs n infomatics.. I'm seeing flames. Ayih

💞 thank you for this video

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So pretty 😭 🖤

Fellow Mathematician🤙🏾😂🤕 I had a very similar experience at UP, but WTC came through to save the day🎉🎊😭 Insightful video for anyone who is an anxious student👍🏾

Your UJ experience is everything I felt when I was at Wits before I washed out. 😣😣 Only going back to school this year to study Software Development and I already feel better because this time I actually know what I want. 🔥🤞🏾

I love your resilience though, did Computer engineering and my first year class only had 5 girls, 2nd semester there was only 2 left

lol loved the video. I was also depressed in varsity, the pressure is too much there. Didnt even get a chance to get a girlfriend throughout my varsity life, never attended even one varsity bash or freshers party etc. I was just always exhausted and depressed. Mind you i do not have social anxiety, i make friends easily. but varsity drained the life out of me

I'm currently doing Computer Science (extended) in UJ. I so wish more people would share such insightful videos about the course as it prepares us for what is coming. Great video btw.

Hi Nobantu, I hope you well. I am currently a student at UP, pursuing a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. I must admit, however, that I am facing considerable difficulties in my studies. While I have performed admirably in all of my computer science modules, both in practical applications and theoretical concepts, however, a failure in one module could lead to my exclusion from the university because I chose not to do Stats and Physics/Chemistry as my electives. Frankly, the challenges I am facing in mathematics have been quite overwhelming. As I write this message, I am preparing for two supplementary mathematics exams scheduled for this week. Although I am putting forth my utmost effort, I cannot deny that I have no desire to pass these exams. It may sound amusing, but my passion for mathematics and school has been greatly diminished by my experience at this university. Paradoxically, I am hoping for exclusion as the most suitable solution, given the financial implications associated with my bursary. Deregistering would necessitate repayment, making exclusion a more logical outcome since it would not be entirely of my own volition. On a more positive note, I wanted to inform you that I recently applied to WTC and successfully completed the test/exam required for admission to their bootcamp. This achievement occurred a mere two days ago. I have also enrolled in their six-day bootcamp, which is scheduled to commence in 2 weeks' time. Although I possess significant programming experience, I intend to approach the bootcamp with a beginner's mindset, ready to learn and absorb knowledge anew. Please wish me luck!. #RoadToWTCGraduate

It's very rare for someone to master programming on first attempt without having any prior knowledge of programming. Most people who get into computer Science even though they may not admit they have some background in programming whether VBA or Scratch. But once you understand programming you'll enjoy it😅 I began playing with programming using Scratch for kids, then VBA, Java, Python then settled for R programming since I'm in the field of Actuarial Science dominated by data science. The most difficult programing language for me was Java💔

Oh, girl! I did Geology and I didn't enjoy it. I just wanted to pass. Now I am doing computer science and Mathematics which I enjoy, and know what I want to do when I am done with it even though it needs more time I am happy☺

Trust me I went through the exact same thing, I was also living at Cornerstone, but I enjoyed res life...yoooh i honestly get you 😂😂

I feel like i am you right now😢...im currently doing my third year in BCom Information Systems well im too ashmed to even tell people the degree im doing ,coz i feel like i am very weak when it comes to coding and honestly i feel like this will be a problem once i get a job😢 considering to apply at WTC next year ..well after seeing this video I'm definitely going to apply thank you so much sis❤

Interesting differences!

YOH NOT ME LAUGHING AT HOW YOUR CAREER CHANGES WERE IN VARSITY. I AM ACTUALLY ON MY 4TH COURSE NOW... DID NOT GRADUATE ANY. BUT I AM ON MY SECOND YEAR NOW, PLANNING TO FINISH MY IT DEGREE NEXT YEAR. I WOULD REALLY LIKE A CHAT WITH U XEM😂 YOH HAI AT VARSITY THERE IS DEFINETLY NO TIME TO UNDERSTAND ANYTHING 😅

Computer science 1 & 2 were a pain for me as well 😭

I'm doing business information technology . Can I change to computer science ?

Can someone plz help me understand why u need an APS of 43+ for the same thing at Wits? What does it have that UJ doesn’t?

Doing pew Maths,stats and physics is headache because you do everything from theory. you cant be a doctor without theory. But then adding computer sciences on top is catastrophic because you won't be having a module that gives you a break.

Currently watching this video at the UJ library studying for the computer science exam and I'm miserable😒

Can I please ask something when does learning starts, for 2024 application specifically

Still helpful content in 2024.thank you

Your story is more like mine, I've been through parables of mins and max without end points , domain or whatsoever 😂😂. But hey, God always pulled through to keep me in a range 😉 I have few questions regarding WTC How is the curriculum structured? How much do they pay ? How is the work 4 months work experience? How is the seven days boot camp??v

lol we all like mathematics until its time to do mathematics1B in uj then its flames all the way, then theres dr du toit in computer science will confuse you on another level...in conclusion i feel you girl

I feel like uni is like that ...do assignment pass and u have not learnt or mastered your main principles

C++ is still my favorite

We Think Code 🕯️🕯️🥺

Wow I love your video. Is there much difference between going to WTC and going to varsity?

Hey..Great insight much appreciated but what i'd like to know is ,did you end up finishing your degree at UJ or did you dropout and join WTC?

"I don't know what I'm doing" 😂 relatable

Meal allowance and accommodation is provided wen you are a student at we think code? If yes what can I do to get helped?

Thank you for sharing your experience. I can attest to your experience also🤣. I went to UJ but I did Mechanical engineering. I want to change career, I was considering Bsc Computer science & Informatics / go to Wethinkcode. After I watch your video, is clear that you recommend wethinkcode more, which is great but I want to know do those did Computer science get paid the same as those graduated from Wethinkcode?

Coding in uni made me so depressed but I want to study it again...learn ..but I have no aspirations of being a software developer

Currently im registered for Computer science and stats...there's so much maths in this course, well i used to enjoy math in high school but now i just feel like it's unnecessary, it's boring me... Arg

Is level 5 on maths going to be enough? For me to be admitted at uj

Hi there

We think code says it want a password what should I do

Did you attend the Durban branch ?

Are you suggesting that I go for we think code before going to varsity for computer science?

Is it for south Africans only?

Do you have a community group of developers to assist people who are still new and want assistance with their code. Coming back to your point of associating with people who do the same thing I would like to connect with more developers so that I don't get smashed by this code alone

Hi What coding language do you learn at UJ?

So at We Think Code, after doing the bootcamp when do you start when you've passed the bootcamp and interview? I mean like is there a specific starting date for everyone or? And when will you know that you've been accepted?

can i ask , when you are doing a computer science major do you have to do another major like maths physics or chemistry ❤

Heyy I applied to Uj for a Diploma in Business Information Technology for 2022 but I'm considering going to WeThinkCode first even though I still have to do the bootcamp in a few months because I literally can't afford varsity at all and bursaries keep rejecting me 💔. I'm weak in maths but I have done IT in high school so I'm a pro in coding. I also recently started modeling and I'm enjoying it so much. Im glad to hear your story❤

So did you complete your degree at UJ ?

I thought you were a biochem major. True you were quiet at res.

Did you graduate at UJ?

You graduated at University?

When i started CS, i tried the cramming, but then i realized you need to study anything CS like how you study Maths. it needs daily practice. The other thing that universities need to do is to show how mathematics applies to algorithms. Wits does this very well. Another problem comes when you transition from university to professional work especially as a Software Developer. At university they teach you algorithms and stuff, in the real world you are going to be using frameworks. I feel they dont prepare us enough.

Were you ever bullied

CSC1A i see 😂

Dr Colter was just not helping

i gotta say.... ! don't like this me