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The don'ts of college life: How to make the most of your college experience?

Avoiding typical blunders can help you optimize your college experience and put yourself up for success.

Knowing the don'ts of college life is as important as knowing the dos.

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1/ Don't ignore your academics.

CGPA is not the only deciding factor, but it can be a game-changer for your dream job.

Don't limit your options unless you're already killing it w/ a successful startup or coding like a pro.

Don't let low grades close doors to your ideal career.

2/ Don't ignore your fitness.

College is the perfect time to cultivate a healthy lifestyle, and sports are the perfect way to stay active while building new skills.

Growing intellectually and personally should be the main focus in college.

This habit of fitness not only benefits your health but also creates valuable networking opportunities for life after college.

Don't make the mistake of neglecting your health in college.

3/ Don't be friends with the wrong people.

Avoid groups that only party or indulge in endless entertainment. Instead, seek out groups focused on creativity, and are self-motivated.

Your college friends can make or break your future.

Join those who share an interest in activities like robotics, programming, or entrepreneurship.

As the saying goes, 'Sangat Se Gun Aat Hai, Sangat Se Gun Jaat' (You become like the company you keep).

Choose Your Friends Wisely.

4/ Don't waste your time.

College is a time to spread your wings and embrace newfound freedom, but don't let it turn into a waste of time. 

Enjoy parties, movies, and series, but be mindful of your priorities. 

Strike a balance between fun and productivity.

5/ Don't ignore your finances

It's easy to get caught up in the latest trends & waste on unnecessary gadgets.

When you start earning, you'll be able to reward yourself with all the things you've been eyeing.

Until then, be mindful of your spending & avoid unnecessary expenses.

Remember, the money you have is limited, so be mindful of your expenses and avoid unnecessary impulsive purchases.

Don't let your college life become a financial burden on your family.

Instead, use it as an opportunity to develop a financial discipline.

Tl;dr 

- Don't ignore your academics.
- Don't ignore your fitness.
- Don't be friends with the wrong people. 
- Don't waste your time.
- Don't ignore your finances.

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Want to write code like a top-level engineer? Here's how. 

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1/ Gain insight from master's craft by reviewing their code on open-source repos.

There's nothing inherently special about the code written by top-level engineers at companies like Microsoft and Meta.

You can easily access their code through repositories like VSCode and React.

2/ Code quality cannot be achieved overnight.

You must put in persistent effort to write better code.

Effortless code? No such thing. Quality takes time. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

3/ Constantly challenge yourself.

Whenever you come across a problem, code it and then ask yourself if there's a better way to solve it.

Keep optimizing and improving your skills, and you'll see results over time.

4/ Don't be afraid to ask for help or feedback.

No one knows everything, so seek guidance from your seniors when needed.

It's a natural part of learning. Just be sure to learn from them and move forward.

Embrace feedback and mistakes as opportunities to improve.

5/ Lastly, continuously strive for improvement.

Never stop learning and improving. There's always something new to learn in the field of software engineering.

Master the art of software engineering through a never-ending pursuit of learning and growth.

Tl;dr

- Review open-source repositories.
- Code quality cannot be achieved overnight. 
- Constantly challenge yourself. 
- Don't be afraid to ask for help or feedback. 
- Continuously strive for improvement.

That’s a wrap. 

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