u/Zealousideal_Top2186

Hey guys, I’m at work right now and started watching a few videos about people using AI to make Shorts and supposedly making some passive income from it.

Didn’t really think much of it at first, but then one of my friends told me he actually made some money this week doing it, so now I’m kinda curious.

I looked into it a bit and it seems like most of the tools people use (like for those “fruit love island” type videos or ranking clips) all cost money.

Are there any actually free tools that work for this? Like either AI video generators or something that can auto edit clips into Shorts for a niche?

Or is it basically one of those things where you have to pay if you want it to work?

Appreciate any help.

Hey guys, I’m at working right now and trying to save for college. I started watching a few videos about people using AI to make Shorts and supposedly making some passive income from it.

I know it’s a lot of people trying to sell their courses, and didn’t really think much of it at first, but then one of my friends told me he actually made some money this week doing it, so now I’m kinda curious.

I looked into it a bit and it seems like most of the tools people use (like for those “fruit love island” type videos or ranking clips) all cost money.

Are there any actually free tools that work for this? Like either AI video generators or something that can auto edit clips into Shorts for a niche?

Or is it basically one of those things where you have to pay if you want it to work?

Appreciate any help.

I’m planning on majoring in cybersecurity through a computer science program, and I’m trying to be realistic about the workload before I commit to everything.

Here is the path the college gave me:**Freshman**

**Fall:**

Fundamentals of Programming I (CPTR 141)

Precalculus I (MATH 121)

GS: Foundation of Faith

GS: Social Science

**Winter:**

Fundamentals of Programming II (CPTR 142)

Introduction to Cybersecurity (CYBS 122)

Precalculus II (MATH 122)

College Writing I (ENGL 121)

P.E. Activities

**Spring:**

Arts and Practice of CS (CPTR 108)

Calculus I (MATH 171)

College Writing II (ENGL 122)

GS: Engaging Faith

Elective

**Sophomore**

**Fall:**

Modern Cybersecurity (CYBS 223)

Research Writing (ENGL 223)

GS: History (Knowing)

Elective

**Winter:**

Cybercrime and Governance (CYBS 224)

Data Analysis (MATH 215)

GS: Oral Communication

Elective

**Spring:**

Data Structure and Algorithms (CPTR 242)

GS: Exploring SDA Life

Elective

**Junior**

**Fall:**

Cyber Forensics (CYBS 325)

Internship & Career Readiness (CPTR 396)

Computer Science Elective

GS: Natural Science (Lab)

Elective

**Winter:**

Info Systems & Business Intelligence (CIS 301)

Network & System Security (CYBS 326)

Discrete Mathematics (MATH 250)

GS: Humanities (Knowing)

**Spring:**

System Administration (CPTR 211)

GS: Exploring Scripture

P.E. Activities

Elective

**Senior**

**Fall:**

Ethical Hacking (CYBS 497)

GS: Engaging Arts

Elective

**Winter:**

Ethical Issues for Computing (CPTR 308)

Internship (CIS 490)

GS: Engaging History & Phil.

Elective

**Spring:**

Principles of Project Management (MGMT 470)

Computer Science Elective

General Studies: Engaging Faith

Elective

At the same time, I’m going to be a student athlete, and I’m also thinking about working around 20 hours a week. For anyone who’s been in a similar situation, how manageable is that combo? Is it something people realistically pull off? I don’t want end up getting burned out….

Also, I’m curious about the bigger picture do you think going to college for cybersecurity (through a CS degree) is still worth it right now, or would it make more sense to focus on certifications like Security+ and try to enter the field that way?

I’d really appreciate any honest advice or personal experiences, especially from people who’ve balanced school, sports, and work or are currently in cybersecurity.