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NCTU Observations and Reflections (2): First-Year Master's (Spring) — Coursework

Preface

This semester felt like the happiest semester I have had in the past two or three years. It was fulfilling: I took four courses, still participated in the Fine Arts Club, wrote quite a few posts, and found a research direction and topic. Studying CS really is a joyful thing. Broadly speaking, my M1 spring can be divided into three parts: coursework, the Fine Arts Club, and research. This post focuses on coursework.

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Core Competencies for Computer Science Students

What skills should a CS undergraduate have upon graduation? What skills should a CS graduate student have after finishing a master’s program?
Beyond what you learn in specialized courses, I want to seriously discuss the “core competencies” that CS students should develop.

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How I Became Interested in Computer Science

I am currently pursuing a graduate degree in computer science at NCTU. Deciding to go down the CS path was a long process for me. This story starts from the very beginning and describes how my interest in computer science gradually took shape. Everyone’s story is unique; I hope mine can offer some inspiration and lessons for others.

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