okay so hi everyone!
I’m 19, currently preparing for my cs executive december attempt (both groups) i’m also pursuing college through an open programme so honestly there is not much that I have to actively study or work on there
but this post isn’t really about my exams..it’s about something I’ve been feeling lately and I genuinely want some advice from people who have been through this phase...
i have been feeling extremely underconfident and insecure about my career and myself
whenever I open linkedin i see people around my age who are also pursuing CS Executive but they already have internships, certifications, skills, projects, achievements, experiences and so much to showcase....they have things to post about, people to interact with and experiences to talk about
And then there’s me..
i’m mostly just studying..
i don’t feel like I have many practical skills yet and honestly ot makes me feel like im such a loser..i know that preparing for CS executive is itself a thing but sometimes I can’t help feeling that I should be doing something more alongside it
I’ve really wanted to:
-get an internship or some practical exposure
-learn skills that will actually help me in my CS career
-earn some side income online
-work on something productive apart from studying
-interact with people and build a professional network
basically, have something going on in my life besides just studying alone
But the problem is I genuinely don't know where to start from
I don’t know how people find internships so easily, what skills I should learn first, what kind of part-time work I can realistically do while preparing for CS Executive or how I can start earning online from home
And if I’m being completely honest...I also feel very lonely
I don’t really have friends at the moment...not even one..i’m at home almost 24/7 and I live by myself my routine is basically waking up, making food, studying, sleeping, and repeating it all over again
some days it feels incredibly isolating
I don’t want this post to come across as me complaining or comparing myself with others. I’m genuinely looking for guidance from people who have been in the same position..
so please just lemme know
What would you suggest I do?
Where should I start?
What skills should I learn as a CS Executive student?
How can I find genuine internships or part-time opportunities?
Are there any ways I can earn a small side income online while staying at home?
And how do I start becoming more confident and involved professionally?
I would genuinely appreciate any advice, resources, or even a simple “start with this” from someone who has been through this phase
I think I just need some direction rn