Jared Tewodros
Software Engineer, MetaDo You Have Any Advice For Students?
Try as many things as you can, early and often.
Use college as a sandbox to figure out what you’re good at, and just as importantly, what you’re not. External feedback can be a useful signal – listen when others notice you’re particularly good at something.
Explore different classes, clubs, side projects, internships. Don't be afraid to try something completely outside of your comfort zone.
The goal isn’t to have it all figured out immediately — it’s to gather data on yourself.
Making a concerted effort to explore early on helps you avoid drifting later. The sooner you start experimenting, the sooner you’ll find that overlap between what you enjoy, what you’re good at, and where you can really excel.