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Dm me.. let's connect girls😭🤝

I have heard the mess food isnt that great. So, what about the food court on campus? Can I expect something good there? And what kinds of food are available?

Since CU is on the outskirts, what delivery apps are available at Chandigarh University? (Blinkit, Zomato, Amazon, etc.)

Hellooo..I'm joining B.Tech CSE Core this year as a fresher. Any fellow fresher girlies here?

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Would love to connect before college starts because.. let's be real, nobody wants to walk into college knowing absolutely no one 😭

Heyyy cu seniors..this is a bit off topic for but coding shud i got for mac or windows..If I go with a Mac, are there likely to be any significant software compatibility issues since i m in btech cse core course? Would really appreciate to have your opinions since i have much about zero experience in case of coding..

And also please lemme know if u have good laptop recommendations under 1.20 lakh budget..thank youu 😭🙏

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Hello seniors, I am about to start college (B.Tech CSE) and have almost no coding experience. What should I begin with before college starts? Any good YouTube channels or beginner-friendly resources you'd recommend?

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country

India

Budget

₹1,20,000 (≈ $1,400)

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

No

Screen size

14"–15"

Weight limit

Preferably under 1.6 kg

Purpose

Computer Science Engineering for 4 years, then planning to move into design (UI/UX, Product Design, etc.)

Form factor

Standard laptop (touchscreen is a bonus but not mandatory)

Intended usage

Programming, coding, web development, college work, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, UI/UX projects, content consumption, light photo/video editing. No gaming.

Desired battery life

10+ hours

Priority (most important to least important)

 Performance> battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• 32GB RAM preferred (16GB minimum)

• 1TB SSD

• Good display with accurate colors for design work

• Good keyboard and trackpad

• Reliable for 4+ years

• Good port selection is a plus

I'm about to start CSE and plan to move into design after graduation.

I'm considering a MacBook, but I've heard people mention issues with Linux, software compatibility, and other engineering-related stuff. The thing is, I'm completely new to all of this and honestly don't even really understand what Linux is or why it's such a big topic in engineering.

So for people who have used both:

• What are the biggest drawbacks of a MacBook for a CSE student?

• Can someone explain the Mac vs Linux issue in simple terms and whether it's something I should actually care about?

• If my long-term goal is design, would you recommend a Mac or Windows laptop?

I don't want my laptop to become a daily headache during my 4 years of engineering, so I'd really appreciate honest opinions.

Also, if you have specific recommendations: which MacBook would you buy under ₹1.2 lakh? And if Windows is the better choice, I was considering the Lenovo Yoga Slim series, but I've seen mixed reviews, so I'm not sure.

Would love to hear real experiences. Thank you 😭🙏

If it doesn't really matter then pls lmk seniors🙏🙏🙏

Just wanted to connect before college starts🙂‍↕️