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Discussion on: I'm a First-Year ECE Student Trying to Figure Out "The Prestige Path" vs. Just Building Stuff

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EffessDev •

I knew you might be writing a comment, that's why I waited 🥹 Thank you SO MUCH for being so open to help whenever I post something... I wish I was in the US because in here, top colleges matter to a stupid extent and to get a top college, we have to study ALL kinds of useless stuff 😊 I am trying to reach out a few people on LinkedIn to know how much the college name matters, and whether companies are willing to even consider people from any college (I even saw a job post that says "IIT graduate" lol, in bold letters).

I am currently moving in the "just building" route (like I always did). But also self-checking on the side. (I am also thinking whether I am wasting so much time making decisions 🤔)

Another thing is that I don't really want a high-paying job or something, and I'd prefer small companies rather than big ones. Because in those cases I'll be able to contribute comparatively more... Thanks for taking the time to write this! I appreciate it a lot! ☺️

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EffessDev •

Gemini told me this:

I know it's inappropriate to rely on AI for these things. Can you tell me what your take on this is?

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FrancisTRᴅᴇᴠ •

Hey Effess!

I mean if you are asking AI, that's fine. I would recommend doing more research on top of that to verify. AI gives a general overview mostly, so having a bit more time research always helps.

In response to the AI answer, I agree with the second half. The first half I am not familiar with that so I can't really answer with that.

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EffessDev •

Ok. Then I am going to go ALL IN on just building. Decision fixed (no more thinking & wasting time from now on, unless somebody makes another point in the comments). And I just remembered that I can just take a C-DAC diploma if off-campus placement doesn't work out (unlikely but still as a backup option, just in case...). It's only 6 months rather than 2 years, has much easier entry, and has centralized placement drives. I can't believe I forgot about it 😣 I built a roadmap (after writing this post but before replying to your comment) and already started execution! It's the first time I am building a roadmap, it seems like it REALLY helps a lot!

So that wraps it up. Thanks for everything! You are free now 😊 Really appreciate your help, Francis!