Some Tips
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If you are a CS student, learn how to use git.
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Don't waste your money on pointless internships and certifications.
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Doing an internship where you have to pay money out of your pocket is a scam and best not to do it. (Speaking from experience.)
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First year of Engineering is difficult (But it depends on person to person), study well during this time. Work hard.
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If you find a subject difficult to understand and you think you are going to fail then ask for help from your friends or go to tuition (there is nothing embarrassing about it). Don't be lazy and fail the subject on purpose.
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YouTube,ChatGPT & the world wide web are your friends, use the resources available to learn stuff.
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If you do fail a paper, it is not the end of the world. Work hard and clear the paper in the next semester.
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Don't get into any stupid fights and don't do anything that might get you suspended from college.
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Does CGPA matter? Well, the answer can be Yes/No. But if you are looking to get placed, then having a CGPA above 7.5 is good. If you can get your CGPA above 8,even better.
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Perform well and get good marks on internals or just enough marks to pass internals.
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Regardless of your branch(CS,Mech,Civil...), It's always to good know a programming language such as Python, C, etc.
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If you are willing to put in the effort, you can pass sem exams even if you start studying a few days before the exam or during study leave.
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If you can, try to do an actual internship (like the one where you get paid) in the final year. (I couldn't do it but this is a great thing to do. You will learn a lot.)
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During placement drives, prepare for aptitude test and practice questions.
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Having a strong grip over the basics. If you know Python, you should know it's basics too. In technical interviews, you will be asked mostly about the basics.
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Have a boatload of fun with your friends.
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You should try using Linux instead of Windows.