I'm currently in an intro to programming class and my professor always stresses that it's not about the language you learn, but that you learn how to think like a programmer and design programs. Languages are just tools in your toolbox. You won't be able to make anything unless you know how to use your tools properly if that makes sense. I've heard that it's good to take courses in compilers, OS, data structures, stuff like that.
I'm currently in an intro to programming class and my professor always stresses that it's not about the language you learn, but that you learn how to think like a programmer and design programs. Languages are just tools in your toolbox. You won't be able to make anything unless you know how to use your tools properly if that makes sense. I've heard that it's good to take courses in compilers, OS, data structures, stuff like that.