Ndilly’s Life Journal

Episode 3: Surviving Computer Science Author's Note: The experiences shared in this article are based on my own journey as a Computer Science student. What has worked for me may not work for everyone, but I hope these reflections encourage you to find a healthy, sustainable way to navigate your own path. When people talk about studying Computer Science, they usually talk about the exciting parts. The six-figure salaries. The remote jobs. The hackathons. The innovation. The opportunity to build the next big thing. And while all of those things are real, they're only half the story. Behind every successful project are countless hours of learning. Behind every internship offer are rejected applications. Behind every polished portfolio is someone who has spent late nights debugging code that refused to work. Computer Science is rewarding. But it can also be exhausting. This isn't an article about surviving assignments. It's about surviving the journey. The Cost Nobody Talk...

Episode 2: Does GPA Even Matter? Does your GPA really matter? Should you attend every lecture? Is it possible to maintain good grades and work on personal projects at the same time? If you’re a Computer Science student, these questions will hit you at some point-usually right after the first wave of assignments starts landing. Let’s talk about it. The Reality of University Rhythm Something I’ve noticed is that the beginning of every semester feels almost deceptively easy. In the first few weeks, everything feels structured. You attend lectures consistently, stay on top of readings, and tell yourself: “This semester is going to be different.” And for a moment… it is. Then deadlines start stacking. Workload increases. Energy drops. And slowly, attendance and consistency begin to shift. That’s usually when the real questions start showing up. So… Does GPA Even Matter? The honest answer is: yes and no. The “No” side In the tech industry-especially in STEM fields-your GPA is not the only t...