I am in third year CS and can't do sh*t

Posted by Excellent-Finish1069@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 67 comments

As the title says, I’m in my 3rd year (5th semester) of computer science and I can’t code. I didn’t choose this field out of passion, my parents convinced me that it would lead to a stable job...well now, with the rise of AI and after talking to fellow students, most of us are struggling to find a job, even some graduates...and it’s making me very anxious tbh.

My grades are poor and I low-key hate computer science. I don’t really have any strong passions except art. I like art, but I don’t consider myself exceptional at it and you don't get the best payment there either.

I’m confused about what to do next. Are there other fields I could realistically switch to at this stage? Should I try to push through the degree and improve my skills/grades, or would it make more sense to change majors or pursue a different career path? I’m also open to short-term actions I could take now — for example: internships, vocational courses, coding bootcamps, portfolio-building for art, career counseling, or other options I might not know about.

Any practical advice, personal experiences, or resources (websites, books, programs) would be greatly appreciated. I’m feeling stuck and would be super happy for perspectives on realistic next steps :')