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Akshat Raj
Akshat Raj

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šŸ”„ What College Doesn’t Teach You — But You Must Master to Survive in Tech


You can top every semester…
But still fail in the real tech world.

Because the truth is simple:
College teaches you theory.
The industry demands skills.

Here are the things no textbook will ever prepare you for —
but they decide your entire tech career:

1ļøāƒ£ Problem-Solving Is Your Real Degree

Languages change every year.
Frameworks die every month.
But problem-solving?
That’s the only skill the industry never replaces.

2ļøāƒ£ Projects Speak Louder Than Marksheets

Real-world projects show:
āœ” how you think
āœ” how you build
āœ” how you solve
Your percentage can’t prove any of that.

3ļøāƒ£ Communication Can Make or Break Your Career

You may be brilliant, but if you can’t express it,
you’ll always be underestimated.

Strong communication = strong opportunities.

4ļøāƒ£ Consistency Beats Intelligence

Success isn’t final exams.
It’s what you do every single day.
Even 1 hour of daily learning can change your entire journey.

5ļøāƒ£ Networking Is Not Optional Anymore

People don’t grow alone.
One conversation…
One mentor…
One collaboration…
can change your entire direction.

6ļøāƒ£ Tech Evolves Fast — Learn How to Learn

Tools change.
Companies change.
Industries change.
But your ability to learn quickly will keep you relevant forever.

✨ Final Thought

College gives you a classroom.
The world gives you challenges.

If you want to survive — and grow — in tech:
Build daily.
Learn continuously.
Stay curious.
And stay humble.

Because the industry rewards doers, not just degree-holders.

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