A Q&A with a Data Scientist

Weighing different options and finding the right path. Featuring Cindy Lai.

Rohit Tigga
Sep 8, 2018 · 11 min read
Student situation

The student who needed help said the following:

Meet Cindy

Meet Cindy! She’s holding a pumpkin.

Cindy’s Answers

I wanted to ask if you could elaborate on why/how you choose to pursue grad school, specifically in Computer Science.

I chose to pursue grad school for a variety of reasons.

Jobs

Personal Appeal

What was your thought process behind such a decision and what is your current career trajectory?

Are Data Science interviews similar to SWE interviews?

What resources should I use to prep for such interviews?

Would majoring in Statistics at UCLA put me at a major disadvantage and if so, would taking a 5th year to major in Ling/CS or Math/CS be worthwhile in the long run?

If I choose to stay in Statistics, what should I do to better my chances of landing an SWE/Data Science internship?

Etc:


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