"We live in a world where computers are only becoming more central in our lives and Computer Science can give you important insights into this process and its impact upon society. Anyone who is interested in computers and how they work should consider studying Computer Science - although it’s a very challenging subject and you should be prepared for this! It has really helped me when I was trying to build my own PC and learn about each of the components and how data flows through a computer. Start revising early and develop your Python programming skills; it helps so much later down the line!"

"I'm glad I took Computer Science because coding a solution to a problem is satisfying when you get it to work. It can be very hard and frustrating at times, but you have to persevere! The main skill I have learned from computer science is decomposition, which allows me to break problems down into sub-problems and tackle issues more easily. Top tip: when solving complex problems, remember that it’s not impossible, just break it down into smaller problems rather than taking it all at face value. You have to abstract irrelevant details away and spot patterns in the problem that you are trying to solve. This is a valuable life skill, too!"

"I'm glad I chose Computer Science as it's really challenging and rewarding and isn't what you would call a 'typical' experience. I have really enjoyed developing my problem solving and computational thinking skills by tackling lots of different and increasingly challenging problems. In Computer Science, there isn't really ever one simple answer because each problem can be tackled in numerous ways. Take every opportunity you get to study and ensure that you are revising and doing extra work on top of your lessons. It is a very hard subject but if you commit with the right mindset, it can make the subject really enjoyable."