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So I am listing my first-year mistakes:
1) Not networking, I currently have 0 friends, and know only 2 seniors I can seek advice from.
2) Not taking part in anything, and I really mean anything. No moots, ADRs, or even ECAs. I have no achievements to put on my CV.
3) Not being able to secure internships with any Sr. Adv.
4) Not studying hard enough, my GPA is below average.
1. There is a lot of time before you can make any conclusion about "death of a dream"!
2. This means you have plenty of time to remedy your mistakes.
3. Importantly, most people don't land up in a T1 firm in the first year - all that comes much later.