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I’m a prospective freshman (International Student, no green card).

Originally, I applied for Computer Science, and I’m accepted. The reason why I wanted to apply for CS is that all my friends, family, and teachers recommend me to apply for CS. Because they think I’ll have many opportunities to find OPT, even a job in the U.S. after getting CS degree. Plus, the salary is so high that it really attracts me. In addition, I’ve taken some Computer Science courses at online Open Courses and learned python.

But after taking those courses, I find I’m not into computer science. I don’t mean it’s too hard to learn, but I just cannot have fun with computer science. Actually, I don’t know the reason why I’m not into computer science is that I’ve not felt a sense of achievement or just CS is not right for me. So I really confuse currently because maybe I’ll feel better after taking much more courses, but it indicates that I have to spend much time learning CS until I feel better.

If I decide to change my major, I think (Food Science and Technology) and FABE(Food, agricultural, and biological engineering) will be my backup. The way I see it, it’s more interesting than CS. However, I think these two majors don’t provide many advantages and opportunities for international students(no green card) getting OPT or job in the U.S.

So Should I directly change my major to food science or FABE, or just continue to major in CS and minor in Food Science or FABE??

Thanks for replying!!

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Food science? I haven’t heard any success stories with that major.

In my opinion, unless you think you’ve got a great shot at having a successful career in something like that (and some metrics to back this up), you should probably stick with computer science.

Although computer science wasn’t my first choice (I got a degree in Mathematics & Statistics and then later went to school for Mechanical Engineering), having a job as a software engineer has tremendously helped me not feel like I’m dying from being too poor. I’m actually going to be moving into a home next month – something I never thought I’d be able to do as a millennial at my age.

If CS isn’t right for you, you’ll need to find something you think is acceptable to give you skills so that when you graduate you can actually sell yourself and get a decent return on your degree. My math degree is pretty much useless.