Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

Collaborative, creative, and fast-paced, WildHacks is Northwestern’s largest hackathon. The annual coding-based competition is designed for all students to learn and broaden their programming skills.

Moving beyond tutorials into real-world coding challenges can rapidly boost your skills, confidence, and adaptability. By facing messy data, unexpected bugs, and incomplete instructions, you learn to ...