In this episode, we dive further into Barnett’s overseas university application experience, as well as how he explored his interests in computer science and found related internships during his gap year. 

Interested in some of the opportunities mentioned? Here’s a collated list of opportunities mentioned by Barnett during the podcast:  

Resources Mentioned

Couchsurfing: www.couchsurfing.com

Teach Yourself CS: www.teachyourselfcs.com

FreeCodeCamp: www.freecodecamp.org/

CITREP+ IMDA courses: ww.imda.gov.sg/imtalent/programmes/citrep-plus

Github: https://github.com/

Podcast Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:27 Continuation of Essay Writing

03:50 Interview with Imperial College London and Visiting School Campus

05:30 Couch-surfing Experience in Finland

06:30 Visit to Supercell (Game development company that made Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars etc.)

07:50 Tech Internships During Gap Year

10:00 Internships vs Other Jobs That Pay More (Industry Experience vs Higher Salary)

12:00 Plans on Preparing for Transition to Uni and Self-study 

13:50 How to Prepare For a Tech Major/Degree Without Prior Tech Background 

17:30 Final Advice on NS and Uni Applications