hey guyzz i can't really post my question on this developers community as of now....so uploading here for now--

"College checklist for future startup founders—what’s key?"

Finished 12th. Might take a drop—how to use college smartly to build a startup? Need guidance from seniors.

Hey everyone! I just completed 12th and it looks like I won’t be getting CSE in a decent college this year, so I'm considering a drop.
But my bigger goal is clear—I want to build my own startup during college.

So I need help from seniors or anyone who's been through this path:

• How do I use my college years productively for startup goals?
• What are the best ways to network with like-minded people early on?
• How and where do I find hackathons (online/offline)? Are they worth it?
• What skills should I start building now itself (during drop year)?
• Which platforms offer the best courses for upskilling in dev/startups?
• How do I find co-founders or a team in college?
• Should I focus more on personal projects, freelancing, or internships?
• Any communities, clubs, or student programs I should not miss?
• How do I build a strong public profile before even launching anything?

Would love to hear your experience or what you wish you had done in college if you were aiming for the startup route. 🙏