[Edu-sig] Computer science without all that "heavy math" stuff...?

[Kirby Urner]

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>Beyond this, I'm a big fan of field experience mixed with
>coursework (a.k.a. work-study).  As the not-for-profit sector
>gets higher tech, it gives para-professionals opportunities
>to hone skills in more volunteer-like capacities, perhaps
>apprenticing under those with more experience.  This is how
>many have used their military experience, but I'm also
>talking civilian sector opportunities -- e.g. learn some
>IS skills in the Peace Corps, in Burundi.
>
>Kirby

Along these lines, I should mention 'Geeks in Ghana' by
Ken J. Habeeb in the most recent InfoWrold (07.23.01),
pg. 42.  "In a small West African country, IT pros from
Europe and the United States donate time and talent to
local businesses."

You can read all about it here:
http://iwsun4.infoworld.com/articles/ca/xml/01/07/23/010723caghana.xml

Kirby