User:Thesaurabhbhatia

Hi everyone I am saurabh bhatia. I am CSE So.. Today topic is- What mistakes CSE Students make and what would recommend to new student so they can avoid common mistakes? Here we answer this- Do not start your assignment 8 hours before it's due! Treasure your late days for later projects (they're likely to be harder)."

"Don't plan on taking more than two CSE classes at any given time, and not more than one project-based class at any given time. If a topic really interests you, consider taking only that CSE class that quarter [plus non-CSE classes] so you can really focus on it."

"Explore CSE beyond your coursework. There's a lot more to the industry than what you see in class."

"Don't assume that everyone is a super genius and is smarter than you. Don't assume that you are a super genius and are smarter than everyone else. Be somewhere in between."

"If projects or homework are taking a long time, tell your professor; chances are other students are having the same issues"

"My biggest mistake as a new student was assuming everyone in the department was smarter than me and that I didn't know enough about computers. Yes, a few individuals are exceptionally good with computers, and come off as very intellectually intimidating -- not everybody! Most students are just as confused as you are. ... Professors would rather teach students with a "clean slate" than teach to students who are overconfident with what they think they already know about computers."

"Don't wait to apply for internships. Your first one can be extremely hard to get, so you need to get your resume everywhere starting at the beginning of the year. You may still be sending everyone a copy of your resume until the end of the year, but don't stop until you get that internship. After your first internship, getting another is A LOT easier."

"I made the mistake of not taking any 400-level classes until I finished with my 300-levels. I really should have...started balancing 300 and 400 level classes at the same time."

"Not every student can take this advice, but some students shouldn't hold themselves back. Everyone says taking a lot of 'hard' courses is a bad idea and that 'now that you are in CSE you can't do that any more.' That isn't true for everyone."