[Student's letter]
Hello, Mr. He, I am a software engineering student of three colleges, and I have just entered my sophomore year this year.
Our school only learned the basics of C during the freshman year and the other students studied mathematics. As a result, I felt that I did not learn anything at the end of the year. Because I only learned the basics of C, I could only learn simple programming problems. , For a software engineering student, the mastery of the major is really confused.
The sophomore offered a lot of professional courses, but when I first started learning Java, I felt that I couldn’t keep up. I always watched some seniors on the Internet. I don’t understand a single term for those big guys. I don’t know where to practice or how to practice. However, I am also thinking about whether I was too hasty, because data structure, algorithm, database, introduction and so on have only been taught two or three classes so far, without these basic theories. Basically, do you just want to work hard for nothing? But I feel that the other sophomore students have opened a big gap with me.
There is also the aspect of interest. At least I have not felt the interest in the profession yet, but I was fortunate to have access to programming knowledge in high school. Although I learned very little at the time, I liked it very much. The teacher also praised me. In addition, since I was young When I get older, I always learn mathematics faster than other subjects. In my eyes, the mathematics that others have troubled is much simpler than other subjects, but these don't mean anything. Am I not talented in computer?
If the teacher has time, I hope to have the honor to hear the teacher’s advice, thank you very much!
[My reply]
Don't be too suspicious of yourself if you have trouble. In my opinion, everything is normal, I have worked hard, I have reflection, and I am in an appropriate state. It is better to dispel your concerns and focus your energy on going forward instead of having too much self-doubt.
Recently, I have been too busy to find North. Let me reply briefly, and I will take the time to reply in a targeted manner.
(It’s just that after a long time, it may have set the record for the longest delay in answering questions. If something is done immediately, it will be done very smoothly, but once it is delayed, it will not be mentioned.)
[My enquiry] I have
finished a major task recently, and finally took care of this unanswered letter. The semester has passed for a while. You can read the letter you sent me earlier. Before I reply, I want to see if you have any new views on these issues.
[Student reply]
Well... how to say it, through further understanding of myself, I think this major is very suitable for me. It may be a little bit in a certain aspect, but it is definitely not impossible. It should be just not enough practice, but the current problem is not I know how to start. I don’t know how to improve professionally. I want to carry out practical operations. It is not limited to basic knowledge. I personally think that practical operations are the most advanced (enhanced understanding). I always feel that research is very difficult. Is it because of insufficient understanding?
In short, I would like to ask the teacher how to study and develop in the professional direction during the university. I look forward to the teacher’s guidance. Thank you very much.
[My response]
Judging from your description, there is only one problem now, that is, your practical learning has not been implemented, and there has been no obvious effect. This is the focus of the problem to be solved at present.
Practice is not only the ultimate goal of complete learning, but also an important means in the learning process. For practical learning arrangements, you can refer to the viewpoints provided in Chapter 9 "Making Professional Learning More Effective" in "Counter-Strike University". From the topic to the project, step by step, you will calmly improve. Practice around the level of basic knowledge is very necessary. After the work at this level is done, the practice at the level of participating in competitions, textual research, and doing projects can naturally enter the state. Even if the textual research and other links need to understand the basic knowledge, with practice as the support, it is not rote memorization and forced memory.
Do more and you will have more self-confidence. In this way, a virtuous circle will be formed. Your state will be good and your professional direction will be clear in your mind. Come on!
Attachment: "Counter Attack University" link , you can read Chapter 9 directly.