Recommended places to study?

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Hi, I'm currently in matric in KZN at an IEB school. I'm still at that stage where I'm not sure what I want to do after school... So I thought I'd ask some people who've actually been through all of this.

I'm interested in computers in general; IT, software development, networking, web development, etc., but I ultimately want a degree/diploma/bachelor or something (I don't know the difference) that can pretty much certify a decent-enough job as a white male.

I've been using Blender 3D for 6 years, GIMP for 5, making websites in HTML/CSS/PHP/JS for 8 years, Python for 4 years, Java for 2 years, and then I learned C++ & C# but didn't stick to them. None of this is for professionals or work; just hobbies, of course.

I currently am taking core mathematics (55% - though I'm getting better with extra lessons. I need 70% for most places), physical science (65%), geography (84%), art (79%), English (75%) and Afrikaans (70%). Life Orientation 80% if that even matters. My strong points clearly don't direct me to anything to do with science or maths... but I still really enjoy using computers - just more the creative side of it. I am trying my a*se off to bump up my Maths and Science, however.

I've looked at some stuff from Stellenbosch and University of Pretoria and thought they were both good options, but where and what would you recommend studying? I'm quite happy to leave KZN, and Pretoria and Cape Town sound like a dream in comparison.

Thanks :)
 
We can't decide for you, this is going to be your career for the next 40+ years so take some time & make a decision on which path you wanna take.
 
And you have no interest in pursuing something in geology, anthropology, palaeontology or similar fields?
 
Computer Science is not a walk in the park. There's more computer theory and maths involved that overshadows the actual practice of programming.
 
DA-LION-619 said:
We can't decide for you, this is going to be your career for the next 40+ years so take some time & make a decision on which path you wanna take.
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Of course. I'm just looking for some guidelines to help nudge me certain directions, whether it be for or against certain fields.

McT said:
And you have no interest in pursuing something in geology, anthropology, palaeontology or similar fields?
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Maybe anthropology. I'm interested in the ways cultures are and have formed, and their differences and similarities. Though what jobs are there in this field?

Fox1 said:
Computer Science is not a walk in the park. There's more computer theory and maths involved that overshadows the actual practice of programming.
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That sounds like I probably wouldn't enjoy it.

Thanks for your guys' feedback :)
 
If you wanna code, look at a N.Dip in IT. It's not just coding though, there's also software dev theory and A+ N+ thrown into the mix.
 
I just wish I was a hedge fund baby. I'm so tired of working and earning a tiny salary while making the bosses rich. Mom, dad, why weren't you filthy rich?
 
I studied B.Sc Computer Science, got very far but due to some issues I never finished. In retrospect I wish I studied Electronic/Computer Engineering instead (though it is said to be no walk in the park). So really do investigate your options. One thing to remember is that there are MANY people on the IT wagon and it is not the bubble that it used to be in the 80's to early 2000's.
 
Try looking at Bcom informatics. It doesnt have the hardcore maths that Computer science has, but has some tasty IT subjects.

You will however have to do Accounting and finance. If you havent had accounting at highschool level you could struggle. Your maths mark however is no indication that you cant do those subjects. I sucked at maths in school but when I put my mind to it I did reasonably well in Stats and finance.
 
DA-LION-619 said:
If you wanna code, look at a N.Dip in IT. It's not just coding though, there's also software dev theory and A+ N+ thrown into the mix.
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I searched this on Google and the first result is Chip 'n Dip. I saw that unisa has this. Do you know of any other universities that have this course?
 
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