Ask HN: What a 2nd tier college student must do to be at par with the best?

Re:Ask HN: What a 2nd tier college student must do to be at ... by amandavinci on Friday January 13, 2017 @12:37AM (#13388669)

I'm following the first two points earnestly and I'll start with the third one as well.

And the mentor aspect is what I'm missing right now. So, I have planned to contribute to open source and/or apply to GSOC '17.

Any other ideas how to find suitable mentors?

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Re:Ask HN: What a 2nd tier college student must do to be at ... by liquidise on Friday January 13, 2017 @12:57AM (#13388746)

You are well on your way. The fact that you are posing the question already speaks highly of your drive, so hold your head high.

I'm sure others will have better advice than i do about finding mentors. In my case my first CTO out of school was a major impact. I should also say that mentors may not be above you, but peers. Even in college i became close friends with other developers who, collectively, influenced one another with our learnings and opinions. A rising tide raises all ships, as it were.

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Re:Ask HN: What a 2nd tier college student must do to be at ... by MarkMc on Friday January 13, 2017 @02:16AM (#13389042)

It's worth putting your contact details on your HN about page

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Re:Ask HN: What a 2nd tier college student must do to be at ... by amandavinci on Friday January 13, 2017 @03:39AM (#13389352)

Just did that :)

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