u/PoopyButtDestroyer99

hey guys i did my first year of computer science at york, and i wana to apply for internships between my studies.. but what do i do to qualify for one??

so far ive done my courses but i know that is not enough. i wanna get into Ai robotics really.. What do i do? what work should i do outside of University??

this summer sem i dropped discrete math cuz i did terrible on my test, but for the past couple of weeks ive just been thinking if i really wanna do cs. i want a career where i can get a job pretty easily and make pretty good pay, and also for it to not be stressful, just simple "go in do ur work then go out" kind of job i geuss.

But i dont know if Cs is that?? My freind has been working his ass off for the past year in cs to find an internship and still couldnt get one and that kinda scares me. ive been hearing about how Cs is getting heavily inflated with a bunch of people, and that Ai might also negatively affect the demand for Cs students. What should i do?? should i stick with it?? is there any other paths that suit me better?

i did 1 year of cs and i hate this shit to the core. honestly i Dont even have any Passion or ambition for any type of career. I just wanna get a comfortable job in 1-2 years, comfortable pay, no stress in studying for it, or working. What do you guys think i should do?>? someone said i should look into being a medical lab techinicain, but how do i get into that?? and what are your guys thoughts? What should i do pls help ive been kinda spam posting which i know i shouldnt im sorry

Hey everyone,

I’m currently in my first year of university for Computer Science, and I’m absolutely miserable. I just dropped my summer math class because my mental health was completely fried. Forcing myself through calculus, coding, and theory has made me realize that I completely hate math and programming. I don’t want a high-stress tech career, and honestly, I don't even want to finish a 4-year university degree anymore.

I just want a simple, chill life. I want a standard "work-to-live" job that has good work-life balance—something where I can clock in, do a routine job, get paid a stable salary, and completely forget about work the second I clock out at 5 PM. I want maximum time for myself to sleep, rest, and enjoy my actual life.

My parents are stressing me out about financial stability, so I can't just do nothing. I need a fast track. I want to find a path where I can get certified or trained and land a comfortable, secure job within the next year or two max.

Whether that means a quick college program, a short certification, a trade, or an entry-level route I haven't thought of, I'm open to it. It just needs to be low-stress, reliable, and have zero coding or advanced math.

Has anyone here walked away from the university grind to find a peaceful, stable job quickly? What are the best paths to look into if you just want comfort and stability without spending years in school?

Thanks for any help. --- sorry i have pretty bad english i used Ai to help translate this into english, as i wanted to write in a language i am comfortable in to express how i really feel!

Hey everyone,

I’m currently a first-year student at York in the Computer Science BA Honors program. I just finished my first two semesters (did Calc 1, Calc 2, Intro to Programming, and Java). I was taking Discrete Math this summer but honestly, my mental health was completely fried so I literally just dropped it.

Here’s my problem: I’ve realized I never actually wanted to work, study, or learn math or coding. I absolutely hate it. I don't want a high-stress tech career or a crazy corporate grind. The thought of forcing myself into a hyper-competitive software job sounds like a nightmare.

Honestly, I just want a simple, chill life. I want maximum time for myself outside of work to sleep, rest, and do my hobbies without always having to worry about deadlines or upskilling. I want a simple job where I can clock out, and completely forget my workplace exists, and never bring work home.

However, my parents are strongly insisting that I get a university degree. what do u guys think i should do>?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently a student at York University in the Computer Science BA Honors program. I just finished my first year (did Calc 1, Calc 2, Intro to Programming, and Java), and right now I’m grinding through Discrete Math in the summer term.

To be completely honest, I’m miserable. I never actually wanted to work, study, or learn math or coding. I absolutely hate it, and every day feels like a slow burnout. I don't want a crazy corporate tech career, and the thought of forcing myself into a high-stress software job just to live a boring, anxious 9-5 life makes me lose my mind.

I really just want a chill, laid-back life. I want to protect my energy, have time for my hobbies, and get a routine job where I can clock out at 5 PM and completely forget it exists.

However, my parents are strictly insisting that I get a university degree. I need to switch majors to something that actually secures a reliable job so my parents stay happy, but has zero coding, zero intense math, and a much lower stress ceiling.

Are there any low-demand, flexible degrees (especially at York) that lead to stable, routine, low-stress careers? I’ve looked a bit into HR or IT Management streams, but I’d love some honest advice from anyone who has pivoted away from CS or found a path to a truly peaceful lifestyle.

Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently a student at York University in the Computer Science BA Honors program. I just finished my first year (did Calc 1, Calc 2, Intro to Programming, and Java), and right now I’m grinding through Discrete Math in the summer term.

To be completely honest, I’m miserable. I never actually wanted to work, study, or learn math or coding. I absolutely hate it, and every day feels like a slow burnout. I don't want a crazy corporate tech career, and the thought of forcing myself into a high-stress software job just to live a boring, anxious 9-5 life makes me lose my mind.

I really just want a chill, laid-back life. I want to protect my energy, have time for my hobbies, and get a routine job where I can clock out at 5 PM and completely forget it exists.

However, my parents are strictly insisting that I get a university degree. I need to switch majors to something that actually secures a reliable job so my parents stay happy, but has zero coding, zero intense math, and a much lower stress ceiling.

Are there any low-demand, flexible degrees (especially at York) that lead to stable, routine, low-stress careers? I’ve looked a bit into HR or IT Management streams, but I’d love some honest advice from anyone who has pivoted away from CS or found a path to a truly peaceful lifestyle.

Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I’m a 19-year-old student in Ontario currently finishing up my first year of a university Computer Science degree. I've officially realized that staring at a screen code all day is not for me. I want a hands-on, face-to-face career and I am planning to transfer into an accelerated 2nd-entry Nursing program next year once I hit my 60 university credits.

I'm coming from a pure math and software background, so I have a couple of honest questions about making this transition:

1. The Science Jump: I haven't taken a biology class since early high school, and while I got a 92% in Grade 12 Chemistry, I took it online using AI and remember absolutely nothing. Am I going to get absolutely buried in university Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology prerequisites, or do they teach you the basics from the ground up?
2. Shift Work: For those of you doing hospital clinical rotations or working on the floor, how bad is the 12-hour rotating day/night shift schedule? Is it manageable to keep a healthy sleep routine if you treat it like a system?
3. The Culture: Coming from a male-dominated field like tech, what is the dynamic like in nursing school? Any tips for a guy adjusting to the workload and lab environment?

Hey everyone,

I just finished my first year of Computer Science (BA Honors) at York University. I did Calc 1, Calc 2, Intro to Programming, and Object-Oriented Programming. I’m currently doing my summer semester, but honestly, I realized CS isn't for me. I want a career that is active and hands-on, and I’m really interested in becoming a paramedic in Ontario.

I have a few questions about how to make this switch successfully:

1. Prerequisites: I didn't take Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U) in high school. I did take Grade 12 Chemistry and got a 92%, but I used AI for basically the whole class and don't actually remember any of it. What's the best way to get my Biology credit now while at York? Should I do TVO ILC? And will starting from zero in chemistry hurt me in college?
2. Applying to Colleges: Since I already have a full year of university math and computer science under my belt, does that give me a better chance of getting accepted into competitive 2-year paramedic programs at places like Humber or Centennial?
3. GPA Strategy: Should I drop my harder CS/math classes this summer and switch to easier electives to save my GPA for college applications?

If anyone has made the jump from university to an Ontario paramedic program, I would love to hear how you did it and what your daily school schedule looks like now.

Thanks!

Hey guys, 19M here. I'm currently stuck in a Computer Science degree at university and I absolutely despise coding and math. I don't want a boring 9-5 screen job.

I’ve realized my actual dream is to run an active, outdoor business, specifically a Halal livestock farm raising sheep/goats/cattle. I want to be on my feet, work with animals, and keep my personal style (I have long hair and hate corporate dress codes).

The problem is I’m bad at high school science, so I can't just switch to an animal biology major.

Has anyone here successfully quit a tech path to do heavy, physical, real-world work? How do I pivot my university classes toward running a farming business without drowning in science labs?