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Computer Science Second Degree & Diploma Programs for Career Transitioners / Tech Career Changers

A compilation of computer science second-degree programs and diploma programs for tech career changers, those looking to complete a career transition to computer science, or break into tech. — Last Updated: Feb 08, 2023 — ✨ We have a Discord for Tech Career Changers! The article will compare a few programs found across North America geared towards folks with a degree already or looking to complete a career change!

Tech Career Change

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Computer Science Second Degree & Diploma Programs for Career Transitioners / Tech Career Changers
Computer Science Second Degree & Diploma Programs for Career Transitioners / Tech Career Changers
Tech Career Change

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Published in World of Cultivation

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The Ultimate Guide to UBC’s Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) Second Degree Program

Last updated: February 21, 2023 — ✨ We now have a Discord for Tech Career Changers! As a student in the Bachelor of Computer Science (Integrated Computer Science) Second Degree program, I found a surprising lack of updated resources regarding the program during the application period. A lot of resources…

Computer Science

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The Ultimate Guide to UBC’s Bachelor of Computer Science Second Degree Program
The Ultimate Guide to UBC’s Bachelor of Computer Science Second Degree Program
Computer Science

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Tech Internships & New Grad “Get the bread” Handbook

A simple compilation of my experience, process, and opinions for securing tech internships/co-ops. New grad follows a similar process. Some parts of the process are applicable to non-technical positions. — Last updated: January 15, 2022 — 🎉 As a second-degree student that completed a degree in biochemistry and transitioned into computer science, there are numerous guides, videos, and handbooks out there addressing this topic already. However, I felt that putting my own process into words and sharing it with any…

Tech Interview

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Tech Internships & New Grad “Get the bread” Handbook
Tech Internships & New Grad “Get the bread” Handbook
Tech Interview

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Published in World of Cultivation

·Feb 12

A Beginner’s Guide to Networking: Strategies and Templates

Networking, making new professional connections, reaching out for coffee chats, setting up 1:1s, and cold emailing can sometimes be intimidating. In this write-up, I will break the process into stages with copy-pasteable templates to get you started! — Last updated: February 12, 2023 — 🎉 For someone to start reaching out, building new connections, and cold emailing — it requires stepping out of their comfort zone, building a thicker facial skin, and getting started. …

Guide To Networking

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A Beginner’s Guide to Networking Strategies
A Beginner’s Guide to Networking Strategies
Guide To Networking

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Published in Tech Career Change

·Jan 14

Tech Career Change Community Resources for your transition into tech!

A compilation of resources for tech career changers! We are a community for all who are looking to break into tech and consider it an alternative career. — Tech career changers, boot campers, self-taught individuals, & prospective second-degree students, explore our curated resources to break into the tech industry. Explore resources about computer science programs, and unconventional paths & join our supportive community to achieve your career goals.

Tech Career Change

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Tech Career Change Community Resources for your transition into tech!
Tech Career Change Community Resources for your transition into tech!
Tech Career Change

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Published in World of Cultivation

·Jan 3

Building a Tech Career Change Community

An inclusive community for all who are looking to break into tech and consider it as an alternative career. — ✨Find us on Discord: https://discord.gg/96rkQyC5rX ✨ Hello 👋! I’m currently building a community called Tech Career Change! This is a community for all those looking to break into tech and considering it as an alternative career. We are open to all, including: bootcampers, individuals with a second degree in tech…

Tech Career

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Building a Tech Career Change Community
Building a Tech Career Change Community
Tech Career

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Published in World of Cultivation

·Apr 30, 2022

All About APIs (ft. Express & MongoDB) [nwPlus Workshop]

Create an Express.js backend server with a MongoDB database with simple CRUD operations. — Upgrade your front-end project by learning how to build your own back-end using Express. In this intermediate-level workshop, you will learn how to increase the complexity of your project with an Express.js backend, MongoDB database, and your own API. This article is a written version of the nwPlus Backend workshop…

Expressjs

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All About APIs (ft. Express & MongoDB) [nwPlus Workshop]
All About APIs (ft. Express & MongoDB) [nwPlus Workshop]
Expressjs

11 min read


Published in World of Cultivation

·Dec 30, 2021

Revisiting Imposter Syndrome: Comparison is the thief of joy

Revisiting and reflecting on my past thoughts of overcoming imposter syndrome. — Imposter syndrome, feeling inadequate, or feeling “behind” peers are all feelings that many individuals feel and experience. The feeling of being behind and needing to catch up, or the feeling of not being good enough. …

Imposter Syndrome

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Revisiting Imposter Syndrome: Comparison is the thief of joy
Revisiting Imposter Syndrome: Comparison is the thief of joy
Imposter Syndrome

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Aug 31, 2021

Escaping the Perfectionist Mentality

Who doesn’t want to be perfect? To be a perfectionist — one who refuses to accept any standard which falls short of perfection is detrimental to an individual’s self-development. Unfortunately, such desire to be perfect — to refuse to accept error, is reinforced within the education system through standardized testing. …

Perfectionism

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Escaping the Perfectionist Mentality
Escaping the Perfectionist Mentality
Perfectionism

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Published in World of Cultivation

·May 31, 2021

A Crypto Beginner’s Handbook

Starting out in blockchain isn’t difficult, but it can be helpful to have all the steps in one place! With this quick start article, hopefully, you can get up to speed and trade as soon as possible. — This article covers briefly the steps that a beginner would find useful. It does not go in-depth on each aspect, but rather provides the resources to kickstart your crypto journey. For a deep dive into the specifics, I highly recommend reading Binance’s Complete Guide to Cryptocurrency Trading for Beginners.

Cryptocurrency

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A Crypto Beginner’s Handbook
A Crypto Beginner’s Handbook
Cryptocurrency

7 min read

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