There’s a misconception that people aspiring to work in technical fields need to have a technical background. A data scientist should have a degree in analytics, statistics, or data science. An aspiring computer scientist should only focus on learning how to code.
Hi Nina! I was so excited to read that you graduated from Claremont McKenna College. I graduated from CMC in May 2021 with degrees in applied mathematics and media studies, so I very much appreciated how you emphasized the ways in which liberal arts allow you to work across disciplines and bridge them together in meaningful ways.
I graduated right before CMC began to offer data science as a major. If it had been available at the start of my 4 years, I probably would’ve graduated with degrees in data science and media studies. No regrets though. I still took a fair amount of courses in data and statistics to fulfill the sequence offered by CMC.
It was so exciting to read about the positive impacts CMC’s education has had on your career as a data scientist. I know the major was a popular one once it was offered, so I hope current and future data science students at CMC are able to learn from your journey and insight.
Great article Nina. Couldn't agree more.
Thanks for reading, Ian!
Hi Nina! I was so excited to read that you graduated from Claremont McKenna College. I graduated from CMC in May 2021 with degrees in applied mathematics and media studies, so I very much appreciated how you emphasized the ways in which liberal arts allow you to work across disciplines and bridge them together in meaningful ways.
I graduated right before CMC began to offer data science as a major. If it had been available at the start of my 4 years, I probably would’ve graduated with degrees in data science and media studies. No regrets though. I still took a fair amount of courses in data and statistics to fulfill the sequence offered by CMC.
It was so exciting to read about the positive impacts CMC’s education has had on your career as a data scientist. I know the major was a popular one once it was offered, so I hope current and future data science students at CMC are able to learn from your journey and insight.
Thanks Robert for the kind words. I’m glad to hear the article resonated you. Let me know if you’d ever want to chat about a career in data science.