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Fahmida's CSE Career Direction Questionnaire

A focused questionnaire designed for first-year CSE students. Your answers help us build a personalised learning plan that combines your university studies with real-world skills for 2026 and beyond.

~12 minutes 30 questions Skip what's unclear
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Hello Fahmida, — You are at a great stage to plan ahead. The next three years of your degree are an opportunity to learn beyond the textbook and build the real skills companies are paying for in 2026.

This questionnaire will help us understand where you are right now, what interests you, and what fits your learning style — so the roadmap we prepare for you is built around your strengths.

Please answer honestly. There are no wrong answers, and any question you don't understand can be skipped. কোনো প্রশ্ন না বুঝলে নিচে "Skip" option আছে — নির্দ্বিধায় ব্যবহার করো।
Part 1 of 6
About You
A quick picture of where you are in your studies and how much time you can give to learning.
Question 1
What is your current semester?
Question 2
How many hours per day can you give to learning outside of classes?
Be realistic — consider class, study, and family time.
Question 3
When are you most focused for learning?
Question 4
How comfortable are you with English?
Most quality tech tutorials are in English. Honest rating helps us pick the right resources.
Part 2 of 6
Your CSE Studies So Far
What have you covered in your university courses up to now?
Question 5
Which CSE topics have you studied so far? (Select all that apply)
Question 6
Which course / subject do you enjoy most so far?
A short answer is fine — just the name and a few words on why.
Question 7
Which course / subject is hardest for you right now?
Question 8
Have you completed any small projects on your own (assignments don't count)?
Part 3 of 6
Technical Comfort (Self-Rating)
Rate your current real comfort. 1 = Never used  |  3 = Working knowledge  |  5 = Confident
Question 9
C / C++ programming
NeverConfident
Question 10
Python
NeverConfident
Question 11
Web basics (HTML / CSS / JavaScript)
NeverConfident
Question 12
Math and logic-based problem solving
StruggleEnjoy
Question 13
Git / GitHub (version control)
NeverConfident
Question 14
Using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) for learning or work
NeverDaily
Part 4 of 6
Which Tech Areas Excite You?
Rate your interest in each area on a 1–5 scale. Go with your gut feeling — no need to know the technology.
Question 15
Web Development (websites, web apps, e-commerce)
LowHigh
Question 16
Mobile App Development (Android, iOS apps)
LowHigh
Question 17
AI / Machine Learning (building intelligent models)
LowHigh
Question 18
AI Agent Development & Automation (ChatGPT-style tools, business automation)
LowHigh
Question 19
Data Science & Analytics (working with data, finding patterns)
LowHigh
Question 20
Cybersecurity (protecting systems, ethical hacking)
LowHigh
Question 21
UI / UX Design (designing beautiful, easy-to-use apps)
LowHigh
Question 22
Game Development
LowHigh
Question 23
Competitive Programming / Problem Solving (Codeforces, HackerRank)
LowHigh
Part 5 of 6
How You Learn & Work
A few questions about your natural style.
Question 24
When you don't understand a topic, what is your first step?
Question 25
Do you prefer working alone or in a team?
Question 26
How patient are you with detailed, repetitive practice?
1 = Get bored quickly  |  5 = Love working through details
LowHigh
Question 27
How comfortable are you working independently without daily instructions?
1 = Need close guidance  |  5 = Fully self-directed
Need guidanceSelf-directed
Part 6 of 6
Goals & In Your Own Words
Short written answers give us the clearest picture for your roadmap.
Question 28
What is your goal by the end of your CSE degree (in 3–4 years)?
Question 29
Why did you choose CSE? What excites you about technology?
A few honest sentences. There is no right answer.
Question 30
Any concerns, worries, or things you'd like us to consider for your roadmap?
Optional. For example: family obligations, time pressure, fear of certain topics, financial constraints.
Your answers will be reviewed personally to prepare your career roadmap.
No need to answer everything — submit whatever you can.