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  Hi, I applied as a computer science major at UCD. I feel as though it's the only field I would like, but then again a lot of people who feel the same way end up quitting.I was wondering if anyone could describe their experiences with computer science in aspects such as difficulty, necessary attributes, life, time and anything else you would like.If needed,I'm looking towards a career in game development: AI, computer graphics, and programming.Edit: What other specific jobs are there in game development? Is there a source with minor descriptions of each job I can find?Thanks   
  Hi, maybe it would be easier to answer with some more info.This is your first year at UCD? Have you taken any classes on programming and/or what experience do you have with computer science?   ;  You'll be surprised at how useless your professors can be. It's because they don't care.Get what you need out of it; nobody is going to be much help for you in the first couple of years.   ;  Well, the only languages I've dealt with are html and php.My html is pretty good, with php however I have a surface understanding to be able to fix some minor errors here and there.I use to do web design, and that's the sum of my resume so far.Edit:Woops sorry. This will be my first year in the fall, and as for computer science, I have no taken any classes before. What I do know, was through experimenting and searching.gracias   ;Quote:What other specific jobs are there in game development? Is there a source with minor descriptions of each job I can find?I don't know of any place where they have actual job descriptions (that I can remember anyway) but you could poke around the jobs section at Gamasutra. They don't all have actual descriptions but most usually have the position name and some skills required.   