Teaching kids how to code does not mean that they will become programmers. Just like teaching them how to fish does not mean they will become fishermen. You are teaching them a skill that they can use (or not) in their adult life.
I just had a small panick attack when I realized what a mediocre (not productive) programmer I would be without SO. Then I had bigger panick attack thinking about that small panick attack I just had. What do we do if SO disappears today ? Is there some kind of mirror somewhere on the Internet?
Goes to some Obama site and redirects to
another page. However, using it a second
time results in Firefox reporting that it
doesn't understand the URL.
There is a similar bridge [1] in my parents' hometown (Man, Ivory Coast, West Africa). But over there, the legend says that it was created by spirits and that they come out at night to fix it. It's been there for decades.
Have you tried applying for CPT? (Curricular Practical Training)
You might also want to transfer to a community college (cheaper tuition) get some credits and go back to your original school.
And if none of these work, as difficult as this may sound, you should consider going home and coming back when you are in a better financial position; the last thing you want is to loose your legal status.
If you end up going back home, see it as an opportunity maybe to clear your mind and refocus, or maybe work on side projects, or maybe continue learn android.
The most important thing is to remain positive, no matter what. Stay focused on school and keep getting good grades.
i am already in a community collect. i just need to finish the AA degree somehow and then i could work for one year in the OPT program. but yes, CPT might be a possibility. i'll talk to my counselor on monday about that.
On behalf of many developers, I say THANK YOU.