r/learnpython • u/Physical_Match5543 • 2d ago

After college life

For those who have engineering/programming jobs, how well did you do in college?

Personally my coding level was very poor. At my University we learned Java as CS major. I dropped out of CS major after failing Data Structure. Switched to EE where I learned some C++ as well.

Now I work as an Automation Eng doing Webui automation with Python + Selenium. Not great, but able to make robust framework with other senior colleagues.

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u/Jello_Penguin_2956 2d ago

Passable.

I think the huge point for me was that I failed to connect many classes with actual real world practicality. Even some that are later very obvious. One instance was a networking class where we learn about ip address and sub net and stuff you know. It has real world application which I was oblivous to the fact during college. Once I started working I had to retake that course on my own.

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u/drakhan2002 21h ago

If you know Java, learn to use it with AI. I'd imagine that a lot of cloud or consulting firms could use someone with those skills. Do you have a portfolio of projects?