These are the two courses I’ve been offered. I’m stuck between which one to go for. Both are something I haven’t really done before (judging by the modules). I do have an interest in computing. I really don’t know what more to say, I just don’t know which one would be best for me.

https://www.wit.ie/courses/bsc-hons-in-creative-computing

https://www.wit.ie/courses/bsc_in_information_technology

Edit: I always feel like “if I pick this one thing what if I prefer another thing y’know” or “what if I go into the course and dislike X, Y & Z” and end up not liking or enjoying it. I always think of a worst case scenario for everything. I guess a course that would lead to good pay and employment but then would that also equal to happiness? i’m not certain.

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  2. Pick heads for one. Flip a coin. Whatever it lands on you will either be filled with noting or something. If it’s something positive then the subconscious agrees on the choice. If not. Go with the one it hasn’t landed on.

  3. If you like being creative/ drawing or anything artistic do the first one.

    If you prefer more mathematics / science do the second one.

    But ideally, find someone to talk to. Even if they’re clueless, it’s as much about what you want than the courses. If necessary, hop on a bus and go to WIT and talk to the people there. A professor might give you 5 minutes to chat if you’re lucky.

    It looks like both give you a basis in coding. But the second is more in depth just on coding, and the first is more broad covering things like User Experience, Design, User Interface.

  4. I think both courses look good on paper and should open you good career paths and give you plenty of opportunities.

    With creative computing you will more likely go toward a front end developer role or mobile developer. You will need at least a little bit of design skills and creativity.

    With IT more toward a back end developer or data analyst. Logic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills are the key.

    It very much depend on what you’d like more. I’d say also that both will cover the basics of both roles and you’d be able to change career pretty easily or become a full stack developer.

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