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This is something we keep hearing from students and young professionals across different backgrounds. They've completed their degrees, cleared exams, sometimes even done internships, and yet, when they step into the workplace, there's a sense of uncertainty.

Because the nature of work feels very different from what they were prepared for. In many roles today, expectations are less about textbook knowledge and more about:

• understanding how things work
• dealing with unclear situations
• making decisions without perfect information

That shift can feel overwhelming.

At the same time, organisations often expect freshers to contribute quickly, with limited onboarding or training.

So there's a gap. Education, in many cases, is still focused on building conceptual understanding. Workplaces, however, require application, judgment, and context.

Neither side is entirely wrong but the mismatch is real. And it raises an important questions: Are we preparing students for exams, or the realities of work?

Curious to hear from this community. Did your education actually prepare you for your first job?

Hey everyone!

I am a UI/UX designer working on a student rental app. Before I design anything, I want to understand REAL problems that actual college students face daily.

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Even sharing this with one friend helps a lot. Thank you!

Shivani (UI/UX Designer)

I visited their campus and it was good but I was considering taking btech in food technology course there. is it good?