Hi everyone, I’m currently in my 5th semester (ending mid-January) from a tier-3 college, and I’m feeling very confused and anxious about what to focus on right now. My goal is to secure a good internship and a decent job by the end of my 7th semester, but I feel behind in many areas.

My Background

Skills & Work

I’m good at full-stack development and usually build projects without relying on AI.

For advanced backend topics like Kafka, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes — I use AI mainly for syntax/reference, but I understand when and why to use these tools.

I’ve been learning blockchain since my 4th semester, but I’m still not fully confident and I often depend heavily on AI.

Academics

Low 12th percentage - 70-75

CGPA: ~7.5

This makes me worry about on-campus shortlisting.

My Main Concerns

Many blockchain roles demand senior-level experience.

Most of my blockchain projects were built while learning from:

Online courses/tutorials

Some AI assistance

I feel like recruiters might see my work as “just course projects.”

I am weak in DSA because I focused mostly on development.

I have:

No internships yet

No major hackathon wins

No big resume achievements

I try posting about learning on X/Twitter, but I’m very inconsistent.

Blockchain Projects I’ve Built

MEV-resistant private agents on Solana

Merkle Airdrop

Uniswap V2 AMM clone

Cross-chain ERC-20/721 bridge

Decentralized freelancing protocol

SPL Token Creator (Solana Token 2022)

Decentralized fundraising smart contract (Solidity + Hardhat)

Currently building a staking platform and learning uniswapV3

My Problems (Honestly)

I feel lost, confused, and sometimes hopeless

I don’t know:

Whether I should go all-in on blockchain

Or focus on full-stack for safer jobs

Or fix DSA first

With:

Low 12th marks

Average CGPA

Tier-3 college

Weak DSA

No internship I feel like I’m at a serious disadvantage.

What I’m Looking For (Honest Guidance)

1. What should I prioritize right now?

Blockchain vs Full-Stack vs DSA?

2. Is it realistic to expect a good internship or high-paying job in my situation?

3. How can I compensate for:

Low academics

Tier-3 college

No internships

Weak DSA

4. What would you do if you were in my place today?

I don’t want fake motivation — I want brutally honest, practical advice on how to move forward.

Thanks for reading. 🙏