New CPA student starting in May: how should I prepare?
Hi friends,
I'm a CPA student starting my first term in May, and I'm wondering how I can prepare for the courses in advance. I do have previous coding experience in OOP with Java from another 2-year college and in full-stack web development with Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS from coding bootcamp in Seattle, but these were about 5 years ago.
Since the CPA courses start with C and Linux/Unix which I have never learned before, I'm wondering if it will be a good idea to spend some time learning these, probably from Udemy. Do you guys think preparing for such courses in advance is necessary by all means? If so, I will appreciate it if you can provide some recommended websites to learn these besides Udemy.
After all, I'm aiming for a perfect 4.0 when I graduate as I'm in my late 20s trying to finally achieve my goal of becoming a successful web developer.
tldr: Is preparing for courses (C / Unix / Linux) in advance is necessary to get a 4.0 GPA? If yes: please give some sources to learn online!
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def learn C and linux before-hand. Mostly C though since Linux in the first half of the sem is light work. C is prob the hardest course in the sem ( prob differs from other students ). Rest of the courses like CPR,APS, and COM are light work.
how would you recommend starting C?
like where should i start?
If you have a good background in other languages, I wouldn't stress too much. Generally first semester follows basic principles and isn't as much programming. Most programming first-sem takes place in ULI and IPC. The other 3 courses are more so filler. Freshen up on your C and learning about Linux/lin commands.
If you are experienced with C++ learning C should be very feasible. My suggestion would be to actually just cover Syntax, since conceptually you'll probably be okay. You'll learn most of it in class regardless. Even checking a 4 hour C video on youtube should do the trick. Linux is more so memorization. You can find most of the Linux lessons on the ULI Weekly pages.
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For me the hardest one is OOP345, this one talks about data structure and algorithm. Depends on the different instructor. If I start everything over again, I will start to practice C++ with data structure and algorithm. Since you have years of experience about programming. I would like to say this guy is only one you need to worry about. Also be smart when you choose the course of general education. I am also wondering how many people can graduate with GPA 4.0. You can not make any mistake in your study. Anyway, Good luck !
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I hate saying this, but frankly speaking,the knowledge u'd get from a diploma are general, it won't bring u a decent job with just a perfect gpa, but your work or project experience may do. Put more efforts to study more and more outside the classroom and do projects outside instead. I wish everyone here succeed in their careers, and one day we may meet somewhere in the workplace. All the best.
Haven't tried this myself, but jetbrains just released this. I would look into this https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/20995-c-basics/description
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