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LostBoyNZ

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#173408 22-May-2015 00:25
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I'm thinking of switching careers to computer programming, and studying the Degree on Information and Communication Technologies at CPIT Christchurch.

I've heard Canterbury Uni provides more of a general almost theoretical view of the subject, which can then be applied to the ever changing industry, where as CPIT provides more a training to do the job today.

After much thought, I've decided the CPIT approach will suit me better, but I was wondering if anyone here might have gone through the course themselves, or had any general advice :)

I don't have much programming experience at all, only the old QBasic (self taught) and some light Visual Basic and HTML.

My ultimate 'one day' aim is to end up in a creative role, but I'm quite interested in programming obviously too :)

Thanks for reading!




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  #1309640 22-May-2015 07:35
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I'm a geek, a gamer, a dad, a Quic user, and an IT Professional. I have a full rack home lab, size 15 feet, an epic beard and Asperger's. I'm a bit of a Cypherpunk, who believes information wants to be free and the Net interprets censorship as damage and routes around it. If you use my Quic signup you can also use the code R570394EKGIZ8 for free setup.




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  #1309698 22-May-2015 09:50
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The University of Canterbury degree will likely be more beneficial if you want to work overseas in the future.

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  #1309726 22-May-2015 10:41
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Thanks Lias, just sent a reply :)

D.W: Ideally I'd like to stay in New Zealand, even if the wages aren't quite as good here. But yeah I can imagine the University has a bigger reputation overseas.




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