I’m Finishing My TESU Degree Without Debt or Burnout : Here’s Exactly How I’m Doing..

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Yeah I get that. Starting with the easier stuff really helped me too. Just building a little momentum early on makes everything feel less overwhelming. I started with some gen eds to ease into it, then gave Python a shot. It was something new, but it didn’t feel impossible, and that gave me a small boost to keep going.

Python is a good programming language to learn as your first because it’s less complex and easier to understand.

PHP is another language that’s fairly easy to pick up. It powers platforms like WordPress, Wikipedia, and this forum. It's especially popular because many shared hosting services only support PHP. There's also quite a bit of freelance work available if you know the language well.

React and JavaScript are widely used by startups, so learning them can give you a leg up on other CS grads who were probably only taught Java.

Even if you don’t want to become a programmer, it’s still a cool experience to build your own stuff with code, even if it’s just a simple "Hello, World!"