Don't spend too much time online. The collective conscious of online can be disconnected from reality. People who aren't successful tend to spend their time complaining online whereas you rarely hear stories of normal people success online.

Focus on meeting real people and understanding their problems and how you can help. Your connections during college will probably matter more than a particular test score.

Get a job (any job) during college, it shows you're employable and can navigate with the unpleasantries of being employed.

Oh! And dont’ stress too much! Enjoy the ride. Think of it all like a fun new video game. Take in the new levels with curiosity. Have fun! Many people who have jobs now would love to be in your shoes again. Embrace it, enjoy that time of life!

During last years quality of discussions went down, but still I disagree

on programming forums (actual forums, not reddit/hn like) we've had very experienced people like

1) world class / top CTF competitors

2) nasa/esa

3) HFT @ hong kong

4) people with experience across FAANGs

Those can give you many very valuable advices that your average college friend or coworker will not be even close to be aware of.

> People who aren't successful tend to spend their time complaining online whereas you rarely hear stories of normal people success online.

That's true, that's why you need to filter out bullshit.