Introduction: Promoting Women in STEM and CS Foundations

  • Girls in CS advocate for women in STEM and create impactful projects.
  • CS lays the groundwork for MATLAB and scripting in mechanical engineering.
  • CSP and CSA seamlessly integrate into real-world software engineering careers.
  • Cognitive sciences heavily rely on scripting techniques learned in CS.
  • Preparing in CSA and CSP streamlines the early years of college CS.

College Applications and Preparations:

  • Consider the competitiveness of your desired major.
  • Apply to as many colleges as possible to increase your chances.
  • Luck can play a significant role in college admissions.
  • If unsatisfied with your bachelor’s choice, pursue a master’s at a better school.
  • CS can be challenging to enter and switch into; explore related majors.
  • STEM extracurriculars, teaching, and freelance development are valuable.
  • Focus on passion projects and teaching projects to stand out.

Internship Experiences:

  • Devote substantial time to passion projects.
  • For a CS career, invest in a project you’re truly passionate about.
  • Tangible projects are more impressive than foundational knowledge.
  • Consider exploring Vercel, a web hosting company.
  • Learning is essential, but prioritize creating tangible projects.

Question: What if I’m struggling to find a project I’m passionate about?

  • Explore existing projects by individuals or companies you admire.
  • Brainstorm until you discover an enjoyable project idea.
  • Consider competitive coding (like LeetCode) for skill development.

Personal Projects:

Cheat Codes from Tristan:

  • Utilize Vercel for deployment.
  • Explore Sveltekit for web development.
  • Create a personal website.
  • Use Tailwind CSS for improved CSS development.

  • Look for internships on WayUp and Indeed.

  • Seek inspiration from the HyperPlext YouTube channel.
  • Check out personal websites for inspiration: tristiancopley.com, nathanielc.com.

Miscellaneous:

  • Seek guidance from a knowledgeable family member, such as an uncle, for project and resume reviews.
  • Consider applying for a Qualcomm internship.
  • Create a LinkedIn profile promptly for networking and career opportunities.