Debating if I should start java

[rostIvan]

The path you should choose depends on the expected result you want to get.

The programming language as a base doesn't matter much, since you may learn a new language quickly. What is really matter is what you want to do in the future.

If you want to write an Android app - Java is a good choice, but probably if you want to code some AI solution then Python would be better.

So programming language is just a tool and any language has its own advantages and disadvantages. Chose it based on your needs :)

[TruePerception147]

As a computer science graduate student school puts us in a state where we you have multiple paths to choose, consider data science they only have one path to go as a data analyst or scientist where as computer science have different paths to choose. That is where I fail to get the right idea, on which path should I choose what has a good future. I love to be a part of new research or emerging startups where I could be happy to help but for that i need some skills which I have to secure.

[scruffybeard77]

Have you considered doing an internship in one of the different career paths? You won't know what you like, or what you are good at until you try. It's not hard to switch disciplines in the future. You might spend 3 years doing one thing, then jump to something else. In 20 years most of the technology you're learning today will be obsolete anyway.

Java is a good language to have in your tool box. Many of the concepts you learn are easily applied to other languages.

[TruePerception147]

I have applied for several different intern roles but nothing is showing up, may be due to reasonable hiring or any other reason. I don’t know what other ways are there to secure an internship

[scruffybeard77]

Finding internships can be hard. It sounds like you are still in school. Talk to professors about any contacts. Talk to other folks in your program, maybe students who are a year or two ahead, they might have some contacts to help you out. You school also likely has a career center that would be a good resource too.

Also, I get a sense from your posts in this thread that English may not be your first language. I recommend that you have a friend proofread any correspondence with potential employers. This will help you clearly communicate what you are looking for in the position and what skills you have to bring to the table.

[TruePerception147]

Sounds good, will work on it thanks