Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My B.Tech in Computer Science

Anushka — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:43:37 +0000

If I could go back to my first day of B.Tech, there are quite a few things I would tell myself.

Not about which subjects to study or how to score better in exams, but about everything beyond the classroom that I didn't understand at the time.

When I started college, I thought I had plenty of time to figure everything out. Like many students, I was excited about college life—making friends, attending classes, enjoying campus life, and creating memories.

And honestly, that's how my first year went.

Then came my second year.

There were classes, exams, assignments, and, along with them, plenty of distractions. I spent a lot of time on my phone, kept postponing things, and constantly told myself that I would start learning "later."

At that point, I didn't realize how quickly the semesters were passing.

Eventually, I looked around and realized something that honestly scared me a little.

The competition in the tech industry was getting tougher, while I felt like I hadn't done enough to prepare myself.

That was when I started asking myself:

"What am I actually doing with my time?"

It wasn't a very comfortable realization, but it was an important one.

I finally understood that college wasn't just about attending classes and passing exams. There was so much more I needed to learn, explore, and build on my own.

So, instead of waiting for the "perfect time" to start, I decided to begin with whatever I could.

And that's when my learning journey really started.

Looking back now, there are several things I wish I had understood much earlier. These are not lessons from someone who has everything figured out—they are lessons I'm learning from my own experience as a B.Tech student.

Welcome to My AI & Computer Science Journey

Anushka — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:18:37 +0000

Hello and welcome! 👋

Hello to everyone out there reading my very first blog.

First of all, thank you for taking the time to read my very first blog. It truly means a lot to me.

My name is Anushka, and I'm a pre-final year B.Tech Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) student.

I started this blog to document my learning journey and share everything I learn along the way. My hope is that it makes the journey a little easier for other students who are walking a similar path.

How it all started

Like many students, when I entered university as a first-year student, I was excited about college life. I thought it would be all about making friends, enjoying campus life, attending classes, and creating memories.

And honestly, that's exactly how my first year went.

Then came my second year.

Along with classes and exams, there were always distractions. I spent a lot of time on my phone, kept postponing things, and told myself that I would start learning "later."

One day, I looked around and realized something.

The competition in the tech industry had become incredibly high, and I felt like I hadn't done anything meaningful to prepare myself.

That realization hit me hard.

The turning point

Instead of continuing to delay, I decided it was finally time to start learning.

I began my journey during my summer break.

I still remember asking myself,

"What am I actually doing?"

That simple question made me realize that waiting for the perfect moment wasn't going to help.

The best time to start was now.

What's next?

This is just the beginning of my journey.

In the coming articles, I'll be sharing what I learn about Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, programming, projects, and everything in between.

I'm not an expert.

I'm simply a student who's learning in public, one step at a time.

If you're on a similar journey, I hope we can learn and grow together.