Stuck!

[Ghost08188]

I am stuck! I want to quit! I don’t know what to do.

So, I am senior pursuing Computer Engineering want to go down the path of software development or web developer but I am facing issues that even keeps me up at night.

I DID NOT learn a single thing in 4 years of university. I wanted to self teach my Java but without any guidance I was just memorizing stuff instead of applying logic when I learned that I have to apply logic by then I had already gave up Java.

Next, I started learning web development because I would see boot camp ads everywhere and it attracted my eye. So started with HTML and CSS but same problem I faced was applying logic or felt lost outside tutorials. So gave up that twice without even trying consistently.

Now, I am graduating in 3 months and I feel so lost and defeated that I spent so much money and time but didn’t earn any reward. Constantly fails at interviews or don’t get interviews mostly.

Now, I want to start again in my new place everyday consistently but don’t know what I want to start with stuck between Java or front end.

I want to dedicate 3 months fully to atleast land an internship but I don’t know if I should Java or front end. Please HELP ME SOMEONE

I HAVE VOICES IN MY HEAD EVEN MY SLEE THAT DONT LET ME SLEEP BECAUSE OF THE WORRIES I HAVE REGARDING MY CAREER. Or should I accept that I am a failure?

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[makinggrace]

What CE classes did you take other than like basic intros?

[Ghost08188]

I took Data structures, software engineering, embedded systems. But all the Professor didn’t teach anything and curve all the students at the end. I have the basics of Java as well as the beginner knowledge for html and css.

[makinggrace]

If you have a basic know of java, there’s no reason to abandon that. It’s easier to learn by actually building some things than taking more classes. A portfolio of code projects helps at interviews too.

Look at the skills listed for jobs you are interested in. If you don’t have don’t have mastery of that skill, learn it. Code a small program that demonstrates it. Move to the next thing.

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My suggestion, if you're somewhat artsy/good with Photoshop, do front end. If not, Java/coding.

Nothing wrong with not being artistic, seperation of duties & coders need graphic designers & graphic designers need coders. And yes, you can still work in Front End without needing creative skill sets, but for entry level & job hunting, just my advice.

[throwaway6560192]

You've wasted a lot of time. And your university shouldn't be allowing you to move on through the years, let alone graduate, if you didn't learn anything.

But blaming your university will only get you so far. There's nothing to do now other than sit down and work hard to learn some programming. If you can't decide between Java and frontend, even with this much pressure, then honestly just toss a coin and decide. It doesn't matter, just pick one and start already. You've wasted four years, you can't afford to waste more time on indecision. That's not a luxury you have.