Why I Chose Computer Science as My Major

COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Please provide an essay that explains why you chose your intended program of study. What
interests you the most about this major? To which careers or job opportunities do you think
acceptance into this program would lead?
Computer science has recently appeared to be one of the fastest growing fields in the
modern society. 1Computer science has gained considerable recognition as one of the best paying
careers in the industry. Computer science is aimed at problem solving using computational
techniques which is essential in the daily life. The field also involves the study of design,
analysis, and development of software and the hardware which are used in solving a variety of
problems in business, social, and scientific contexts.
I chose to undertake Computer Science as my Major since the modern world is rapidly
developing and the use of computers has become rampant in the coming up with new programs
which help in the technological advancement. There has been news today that computers will
lead the way into the future. A computer can now be used all over the world, and they are
associated with every aspect of the daily living. Due to its common use, an absolute necessity for
computer specialists has been on the rise2. With the study of this domain, I will be able to help to
meet the requirements of people who develop the program's software used by different
companies. Additionally, I am passionate about working with computers and coming up with
1 Newell, Allen, and Herbert A. Simon. Computer science as empirical inquiry: Symbols
and search. ACM, 2007.
2 Boyer, Robert S., and J. Strother Moore. A computational logic handbook: Formerly
notes and reports in computer science and applied mathematics. Elsevier, 2014.