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#RI-69d77e73·7 months ago·
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Lookback: Dec 2025

“Wasted 4 years of college in survival mode”

Faked way through CS degree with zero coding skills

What I wish I knew
"Prioritize studies over odd jobs"
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on building strong fundamentals before specializing"
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High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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