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I'm a data analyst and honestly, I love R, very simple and provides quick statistical analysis. Comparing R to Python doesn't seem realistic to me. Sure, python is valuable but even though it's an easy programming language compared to C# or Java, it still takes a lot more time to understand how it's working, plus you have to learn how to integrate Jupyter notebooks into VScode to really utilize the required library's (Matplotlib, pandas, scikit-learn...). Basically, all I mean to say by this, is don't get discouraged from data analytics because the course doesn't teach a certain programming language. The most necessary thing to master is SQL. That is what you will be expected to know in an entry level role, learn the harder stuff on your own time after work, as typically Python isn't required until a more senior role.
Overall great video Shane, keep it up.
Cheers.
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One sidebar as someone who has worked in the tech & software industry for over 25 years: one of the biggest shocks to me was discovering how over-rated many students of so called 'Ivy League' or prestigious schools actually are. And I am not saying this as someone who is bitter about not attending such a school. It was never in the cards for me. But I have to admit, that did surprise me. Schools like Stanford, Harvard, Yale, etc all carry tremendous prestige. But honestly, I can't think of a single person I ever worked with who graduated from any of those schools that impressed me in the workplace. Harvard MBAs are in my opinion, the most over-rated. Generally speaking, I think that degree is better suited for people that want to work on Wall Street. But the mindset doesn't mesh well with the corporate sector. Most of those people only focus on the numbers, but don't have the slightest idea how to actually run a company. And their decisions are often predicated on what is best for them, as opposed to what is best for the company.
I will say that there is one prestigious school that has graduates that I have always admired and enjoyed working with; and that would be MIT. I've had several colleagues who graduated from that school and not only were they exceptionally smart, they were also very amicable and humble. I think the big difference is it is a school that really just focuses on merit and seems to have a positive vibe associated with it. That translates into graduates who are personable and are more in it for their love of technology and science.
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Shane, there is ONE thing that no one is talking about, that is High school and high school counselor's role in getting these students into this kind of situation. Brittany is not alone, there are millions just like her. The interview falls short of asking her, where and how she got the idea that she must go to college and she must take out student loans, and how she decided on her major. I believe high school played a HUGE role in this.
When I was in high school, all my teachers and counselors were telling us to go to college, even to those who are not college material. And when I asked them what field or major I should pursue, they told me "follow your passion and money will follow", and not a word about how you can't discharge student loans thru bankruptcy. They just told me that once you finish college there will be a wonderful rewarding career waiting for you.
While I was in high school I also met a lot of people who has a college degree but work in jobs that don't need a college degree , then I realized " when you follow your passion, money don't always follow and you only get to follow your passion for 4 years, then you have to make a living. "
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