I currently am a freshman at small, private, liberal arts school. I initially entered the college as a potential physics major and after taking my first computer science class on a whim, I really enjoy it. I am now considering double majoring in both computer science and physics.
Being brand new to the computer science world, I honestly don't know where to start outside of class. A lot of the other freshman CS majors seem very in tune and up to date on everything relating to computer science while I'm learning everything as we go. I want the opportunity to both be accepted and taken seriously in this field and amongst my peers. As a blonde, college cheerleader, sorority girl, I'm not sure I am always taken seriously despite my dedication and desire to learn more about CS and physics.
So I have basically have a few questions:
How can get myself more informed on the rapidly changing CS world? Magazines? Websites? Networking? Job Opportunities?
How can I boost my confidence in this often male dominated subject and be taken seriously as a potential CS major?
Any feedback is great! I'm completely new to all of this and am very excited about the world of CS and physics.