Why are there so few girls in programming?
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Most of the other girls who were with me (usually 2 or 3) were Indian/Pakistani (is it Pakistani or Pakistanian?) My alma matter has a large Indian student population. Most of the girls are engineering of some kind. I hired on Indian female grad student at my last job and she was just the nicest. But I have a question, why do so many Indian students come to the US for engineering? Are the universities in India considered subpar? I'm curious.
leckey wrote:
But I have a question, why do so many Indian students come to the US for engineering?
The number of "good" higher education institutions in India are not that high. So, most people try and get their Masters done in the US (or Canada, UK). BTW, when I did my under grad, my class had 54 students out of which there were 25 girls and 29 guys - so the ratio was kinda even. Regards, Nish
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leckey wrote:
Okay, I'm a girl and I like programming.
Sorry, i don't buy it. Hardly any girls like programming, everyone knows that - but plenty of programmers like to play fast and lose with the sex of their online personas. I suspect you are merely one of the latter... :suss:
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Shog9 wrote:
Sorry, i don't buy it. Hardly any girls like programming, everyone knows that - but plenty of programmers like to play fast and lose with the sex of their online personas. I suspect you are merely one of the latter...
:laugh: Regards, Nish
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But still the number is pretty less if you think about programming. Best Regards, Apurva Kaushal
apurva kaushal wrote:
Apurva Kaushal
Sorry of this a dumb question. Is Apurva a gender-neutral name? It sounds feminine to me, but I believe guys use the name too? Regards, Nish
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As much as you are commenting from the viewpoint of a biggotted troll. :mad: Anna :rose: Currently working mostly on: Visual Lint :cool: Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
I'm not a bigot, and you're not a female. Now that we have that out of the way...
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Ankita, Are you an immigrant now (GC holder)? Or still on a work Visa? Just curious because of your last sentence where you said students who wish to immigrate do a Masters in the US to help the process. Regards, Nish
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Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blog (New)Nish, No, I am on work visa. Honestly, I am not even sure what was the reason for me to come to US. When I graduated there were no jobs in India for a computer graduate. And I had already made up my mind for further studies. Options for me were to do MBA or go for MS in computers. And as you said in your other reply there were not many good schools for that. And it was easier (less amount of time spent in preparation to get the admission) get admitted in one of the good US schools than IIT or IIM. :-O Ankita
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I'm not a bigot, and you're not a female. Now that we have that out of the way...
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Wrong on both counts. Can't you ever give it a rest John? Anna :rose: Currently working mostly on: Visual Lint :cool: Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
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Nish, No, I am on work visa. Honestly, I am not even sure what was the reason for me to come to US. When I graduated there were no jobs in India for a computer graduate. And I had already made up my mind for further studies. Options for me were to do MBA or go for MS in computers. And as you said in your other reply there were not many good schools for that. And it was easier (less amount of time spent in preparation to get the admission) get admitted in one of the good US schools than IIT or IIM. :-O Ankita
ankita patel wrote:
When I graduated there were no jobs in India for a computer graduate.
Interesting - what year did you graduate? I know it's impolite to ask a lady something that might indicate her age. So you can give me a year range if you prefer that :-)
ankita patel wrote:
And it was easier (less amount of time spent in preparation to get the admission) get admitted in one of the good US schools than IIT or IIM.
Yep - definitely easier :-) Regards, Nish
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ankita patel wrote:
When I graduated there were no jobs in India for a computer graduate.
Interesting - what year did you graduate? I know it's impolite to ask a lady something that might indicate her age. So you can give me a year range if you prefer that :-)
ankita patel wrote:
And it was easier (less amount of time spent in preparation to get the admission) get admitted in one of the good US schools than IIT or IIM.
Yep - definitely easier :-) Regards, Nish
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Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blog (New)I graduated in June 2001. Almost everybody in my class who got a job through the campus interviews, got cancellation or deferral letter by the time we graduated.
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
I know it's impolite to ask a lady something that might indicate her age. So you can give me a year range if you prefer that
This reminds of a friend in undergrad. It was the first lecture of one of the classes in first year. And prof. referred to us few girls sitting in the front row as ladies and one of my friends objected instantly telling prof. to call us girls not ladies :laugh: Ankita
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I graduated in June 2001. Almost everybody in my class who got a job through the campus interviews, got cancellation or deferral letter by the time we graduated.
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
I know it's impolite to ask a lady something that might indicate her age. So you can give me a year range if you prefer that
This reminds of a friend in undergrad. It was the first lecture of one of the classes in first year. And prof. referred to us few girls sitting in the front row as ladies and one of my friends objected instantly telling prof. to call us girls not ladies :laugh: Ankita
ankita patel wrote:
I graduated in June 2001. Almost everybody in my class who got a job through the campus interviews, got cancellation or deferral letter by the time we graduated.
Ah yes, I remember. That was the year of deferrals.
ankita patel wrote:
This reminds of a friend in undergrad. It was the first lecture of one of the classes in first year. And prof. referred to us few girls sitting in the front row as ladies and one of my friends objected instantly telling prof. to call us girls not ladies
There you go. Now you know why I hesitated in asking you for the graduation year :-) Regards, Nish
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apurva kaushal wrote:
Apurva Kaushal
Sorry of this a dumb question. Is Apurva a gender-neutral name? It sounds feminine to me, but I believe guys use the name too? Regards, Nish
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An interesting point. I saw a program about plastic surgery and it turns out the implant market is growing (sic) but for men - instead of working out having implants! Elaine (stunned fluffy tigress) The tigress is here :-D
Implants. How tacky, no, wait - How cool! I'll be able to slay seven with one blow or similar. I've been a bit lazy of late on account of it's too cold out in my gymnasium but as soon as it warms up you better believe I'll be back out there. I sleep better, I don't snore (snore? me? if it ever happened I was asleep at the time) and I have more energy. And then there are the conjugal perquisites. The only thing better than being wanted is being lusted after...
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Hi Nish, yes you are absolutely correct both gender use this. Actually the pronunciation is (for me) Apurv but in writing it is Apurva. BTW i am absolutely a male. :) Best Regards, Apurva Kaushal
Thanks Apurva :-) Regards, Nish
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Thanks Apurva :-) Regards, Nish
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