This interview summary provides insights for faculty and new students in computer science based on an interview with a junior computer science major. The major challenges procrastination and recommends getting involved in student clubs. Coursework focuses on programming and group projects, with advice to dedicate several hours per week outside of class to coding. Recommendations include offering a Python course and more flexibility in programming languages.

1. Description
Practice the interview skills that we've discussed in class.
Interview a fellow student and then write a report that presents
information and recommendations to your readers. This project
consists of an Interview Report (preliminary draft and final
draft).
Audience
(1) Faculty members who want to understand the needs and
challenges of students in the same major as your interviewee
OR
(2) New students in the same major as your interviewee.
Purpose
The reader is looking for information about the primary
concerns and challenges of students in the same major as the
interviewee.
Your position statement will be something like "my interview
with ________ provides insights that will help faculty to
support students" OR "my interview with ________ provides
insights that you should be aware of as a new student in this
major."
Your goal is to provide this information and to make
recommendations for next steps.
Length Guide
600 words minimum plus Works Cited
Suggested Questions for the Interview
Before you conduct the interview, determine what types of
information you would like from your subject. Use the below
questions to help guide this preparation.

2. Market Analysis Report: Name of Market
Industry Name
Your Name
Class Number
Date
(NOTE: The title page will be included with each section of
your paper to identify the author to the instructor.)
Market Analysis Report: Name of Market
Executive Summary
(Note: this appears first but is written last in workshop 6; 300
words)
Positioning and Differentiation
Definition of Positioning (100 words)
Brief (one paragraph) description of the market (100-150 words)
Analysis of Current Positioning in the Market
· Current annual sales volume in dollars and/or units sold in the
market
· Current competitors and their offerings, including points of
differentiation for each offering indicating how they are
positioned to each other in the market
· Current price points of competitors
Projections for the Market

3. · Projected overall market growth rate for the next five years
· Projected changes to overall pricing in the market for the next
five years
Recommended Position for JGJ Inc.
· Recommended position and points of differentiation for the
JGJ Inc. offering
· Complete buyer profile of the target customer
References
Product Development and Market Demand
Product Development
· Key differentiating characteristics of the offering
· Analysis of demand in the market
Market Segment Demand
· Quantitative data used to determine projected demand
· Methodology used to determine demand
References
Internal and External Marketing Environments
Analysis of Key External Factors in the Market
· Porter’s five forces model
· Other macroenvironmental external factors
Required Internal Resources and Competencies to Compete in
the Market
Required Licenses, Patents, and Rulings or Legal Requirements
to Compete in the Market
References
Pricing, Promotion, and Distribution Channels
Analysis of Current Pricing Models in the Market
Analysis of Current Promotional Models in the Market
Analysis of Current Distribution Models in the Market

4. Recommended Pricing Strategy for JGJ Inc.
Recommended Promotional Strategy for JGJ Inc.
Recommended Distribution Strategy for JGJ Inc.
References
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Personal Details
· What is your name & how do you spell it? Autumn Scaife
· What is your major? computer science
· What is your academic classification (freshman, sophomore,
etc.)? Junior
· How many years have you been attending UNT? 3 years
General Details
· What do you like about this major? I like the versatility and
how many different opportunities can come from knowing how
to code. I also like the problem solving aspect of programming
itself.
· What do you like about this academic department at UNT? The
professors are very engaged and helpful. There are many clubs
and groups that are there to help you be successful no matter
your background or level of knowledge.
· What do you dislike about the major or the
department? There’s not much versatility in the languages
offered unless it is an elective. It’s centered around C++, while
I wish we learned python or java early on as well.
· What are the most important things that a student can do to be
successful in this major? Do not procrastinate and take the work
seriously. Also do not be afraid to reach out for help because
there are many resources for you.
· Is there anything that you wish the faculty would do

5. differently? I wish they would either have the option to learn a
different language in the beginning, or require knowledge of at
least 2.
Physical Environment
· Where are classes held? Lectures are in a classroom while labs
are usually in a computer lab. Both on campus usually with
little online classes offered.
· What are the classrooms like? (seating, size, equipment,
etc.) more introductory classes are larger, while the more
advanced are smaller with more room. If it is a lab, a computer
is provided for you
· Are there any challenges related to the classroom
environment? In the introductory classes, they are more filled
up and don’t have much room. I have been in a class where
there was not enough seats to handle the class size so people
had to either bring in a chair or sit on the floor.
Department and Classes
· Think of a class that you had recently in this major. What was
the title of the class, and what types of activities and
assignments did it consist of?
CSCE 2110, foundations of computing, we had group projects
of about 3 or 4 and had to learn how to work together as a
group.
· Was that class typical of classes in this major? Why or why
not? yes, most classes revolve around large projects and a lot of
time spent coding outside the classroom. Although that is the
first time we did group work.
· Is there a lot of writing in the courses in this major? What
types of writing do you do? Not much writing essays but instead
writing in the form of code.
· Are there a lot of exams? What are they typically like? In my
experience it depends on the class. I’ve had written exams as
well as exams where they test your coding knowledge and have
you complete a code in a certain time period.
· How much time do students need to study each week for a
typical class in this major? Writing codes usually takes a while,

6. especially for more advanced classes. I would give yourself at
least 2 hours every week day for planning, coding, and
debugging for a typical 2 week coding assignment.
· Do you have any advice about classes to take or to avoid in
this major? There’s not much flexibility except for electives
which I have not taken yet, so I do not have advice at this time.
· Are there any types of classes that AREN'T offered but should
be? I think python is really important to learn and wish they
offered a class solely to learn it.
Challenges and Opportunities
· What challenges would you say are most common for students
in this major? Not procrastinating, letting yourself work bit by
bit rather than trying to get it all done last minute.
· Do you have any advice about getting involved in any social
aspects of this major? (for example, departmental activities,
student organizations) there are many different clubs that are
offered for this major. They are also interest specific. Putting
yourself out there and trying different clubs for your interest are
important. There’s a woman in computing club and a
cybersecurity club for example.
· Are there any special opportunities available to students in
this major? (for example, research projects, study abroad.) yes,
I was an exchange student last semester and got to study
computer science in thailand.
· If you could ask the faculty to make a big change—no limits,
anything goes—what would you ask them to change? Let there
be different paths you can take. Other schools let you choose if
you want to be java or c++ based in your studies while we only
get to choose c++
· Based on your experiences, what advice do you have for
students about this major? To actually like the major and like
what you are doing. Stay on time and don’t procrastinate while
letting yourself have a social life as well. Make your experience
good and don’t let this major be the only thing you experience
or else you will experience burn out.