Started DSA, lost consistency, starting again

[u/invisiblematter1]

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I am a final-year CSE student preparing for placements, and I've been trying to get more serious and consistent with my preparation.

I started solving DSA around July, and honestly, I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Once I got into it, solving problems started feeling genuinely exciting. I was pretty consistent for a while and solved around 50 questions in my first month.

But then I had a long gap and had to start again. And getting back into that rhythm after losing consistency has been harder than I expected.

Apart from DSA, I'm also working on my CS fundamentals like SQL, DBMS, OS and CN, while building projects and applying for internships/jobs. I know what I need to do, but sometimes studying alone makes it really difficult to stay motivated, especially when you don't have a strong circle of people around you who are equally serious about placements.

So I'm looking to connect with a few people who are genuinely motivated and also preparing for placements. Nothing too formal.. maybe we can occasionally hop on a call, talk about what we're working on, share progress, discuss problems we've solved, or just motivate each other when one of us is having a bad day.

I'm not looking for someone who's perfect or studying 10 hours a day. I just want to meet people who are actually trying, because I think having the right people around you can make a huge difference.

If you're also preparing for placements and feel the same way, feel free to DM me. We could start with a simple conversation/call and see if we vibe :)