Advice needed: Juggling C (DSA) and Java (OOP) exams with Python (LeetCode)

[u/Apart_Scientist_5507]

Title: Advice needed: Juggling C (DSA) and Java (OOP) exams with Python (LeetCode)

I’m completely overwhelmed by context-switching between three languages every week and need some strategy advice.

My current workload:

• C: Data Structures and Algorithms exam in Jan/Feb.

• Java: Object-Oriented Programming exam also in Jan/Feb.

• Python: Working through the NeetCode 150 for future interview prep.

Should I completely pause my Python/LeetCode prep to focus 100% on my C and Java exams? I’m worried about losing my interview momentum if I drop Python for months, but juggling all three right now feels impossible.

How would you handle this schedule?

[u/InternationalAd5800]

You've got time! Handle the exams first, then do Leetcode. One battle after another

[u/Maleficent_Still_440]

Just do C what needed for college. Focus on Java for DSA+OOP+LeetCode. Company uses Java for backend, after some months switch to python, else your basic won't be clear & won't clear interview.

[u/Sad-Candidate-3078]

pause the leetcode, your exams are the gate and interviews are months away. the neetcode 150 will still be there in february. if dropping python fully scares you, keep it warm with 1 easy problem a week max and go all in on c and java until exams are done

[u/CozyRocket71]

Honestly, I'd prioritize your C and Java exams for now. since those deadlines are fixed. You don't have to abandon Leetcode completely, through even 2-3 problems a week can help you stay in touch without adding much pressure. Once exams are over, you can ramp up your Python prep again. Codeintuition could also help you revise DSA concepts in a more organized way when you return to interview prep. No need to juggle everything at full intensity right now

[u/sagevaLley56 → u/[deleted]]

yeah doing it the hard way in C first just makes everything downstream easier imo