u/Connect-Sink7259

Hi guys, I just finished my 12th exams and started my B.Sc. in Networking and Cyber Security. I want to be as productive as possible during my college years to prepare for a career in ethical hacking.

If you were starting today, what would your first 6 months look like? I'm looking for advice on:

Which OS to master first (Linux vs. Windows internals)?

The best platforms for hands-on practice (TryHackMe, HTB, etc.)?

How much focus to put on networking fundamentals before touching "hacking" tools?

And is programming needed?if yes then which language should I learn?

I’d love to hear from anyone.