I agree with all the advice given in this thread. I just want to add that I think you should try to avoid chatgpt (or least use it in a way it explains the problem to you without giving you the answer), as it solves trivial problems easily, and solves complex problems with bugs.

I just jumped in, start making some cool projects

Focus more on studies. The last semester has been an absolute bore, the topics of this semester should be much more exciting and challenging

You’ve got this!

Good on you! I’ve actually considered the same thing

Where do you reckon you can make a difference?

Totally, my most heard song this year is The River, and in general The Gods We Can’t Touch, now I’m starting to really appreciate Earthly Delights and Invisible Wounds