Pivot CS degree to embedded, robotics, or hardware engineering.

Despite regret over choosing CS, the user's degree, coupled with a passion for hardware, math, and physics, can be leveraged into specialized engineering roles. Opportunities include Embedded Systems Engineer, Robotics Engineer, or Mechatronics Engineer. These fields require coding skills (often C/C++ or Python) but directly involve designing and programming physical systems, offering the desired hands-on experience, stability, and specialization. Focused self-study, projects, or a minor in a relevant engineering field can help bridge this transition.