A personal story, not an admissions guide
9arm’s account describes one route into graduate study. It does not represent every engineering or computer-science program.
9arm describes starting in electrical engineering, finding that the field did not fit his interests, and gradually moving toward software and computer science. He also recalls the challenges of graduate coursework and a project that struggled when its data grew far beyond what the original code could handle.
When electrical engineering stopped feeling like the right fit
He recalls earning good grades early in his undergraduate studies, then becoming frustrated with electronics laboratory work. The handwritten reports, drawn graphs and lab write-ups did not suit the way he wanted to work. Over time, he became more interested in software and computer-related classes.
That is one person’s account of discovering a preference. It does not mean electrical engineering is a poor choice, or that a difficult class is proof someone should change majors. Students considering a change can compare the courses they enjoy, the work they want to do and the requirements of each program.
Applying to graduate school and facing difficult courses
In the story, 9arm mentions taking the GRE and applying to graduate programs. The available account does not make the score, university names or every application outcome clear, so this article does not guess at them.
He describes demanding computer-science courses, worrying about a midterm result and preparing for an exam. He also recalls speaking with an instructor and receiving an opportunity to address the situation. Grading, appeals and course policies vary by university and program; this experience should not be treated as a general rule.
A mountain-ranking project meets a data problem
Later, he describes a computer project that ranked mountains, building on an earlier idea for ranking river networks. Code that had handled a map dataset of about 200 MB stalled when he tried to work with a dataset of roughly 10 GB.
The account ends while he is considering how to change the processing approach and divide the data into zones. It does not establish whether the project was completed or what final method worked.
What the story can tell prospective students
The useful lesson is about one person’s decisions: notice which work holds your interest, ask for help when a course becomes difficult, and check the actual requirements of programs you may apply to. A personal story can prompt questions, but it cannot predict another student’s grades, admission result or research outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a guide to applying for a PhD?
No. It is a personal account. For application requirements, contact the university or department and use its current admissions information.
Which university did 9arm attend, and what GRE score did he receive?
Those details are not clear in the available account, so this article does not supply names or scores.
Was the mountain-ranking project successful?
The account stops while 9arm is discussing a data-processing problem. Its final outcome is not established here.