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Re:Ask HN: Advice for a college freshman? by AnimalMuppet on Tuesday September 18, 2018 @03:55PM (#18018575)
What would I have told myself? People matter more than I think they do. Learning to interact well with them is hard for a geeky person like me. Work on learning how to do so. (This isn't the same as spending tons of time on the social scene. People are everywhere and you interact with them all the time, not just at parties.)

Most of the specifics you learn won't matter. Learn how to learn, learn how to think, and learn how to work.

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Re:Ask HN: Advice for a college freshman? by throwaway5250 on Tuesday September 18, 2018 @04:57PM (#18019064)
This. Skill at interpersonal politics is crucial. You'd do well to read "How to Win Friends and Influence People". And maybe also the entire series of Dilbert comics for a fun intro into how organizations really work.

Also try to develop at least passing skill in public speaking.

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Re:Ask HN: Advice for a college freshman? by devericx on Tuesday September 18, 2018 @04:04PM (#18018649)
I agree; the specifics never matter as much as the core principles of how something actually works. Thanks so much!
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