I feel like I'm not learning what should I do? HELP PLEASE!

Are there any tech Meetups in your area? http://www.meetup.com/

I belong to a few where we meet up in the evenings are work on projects together. Some in pair programming style, other times we watch a presentation and implementation, other times we "hack" in small groups.

It's a great way to meet other learners and get started on a side project.

I have gone to JS study groups, PhoneGap hack groups, meet and greet sessions at local Tech companies, and will be going to an AngularJS presentation this week.

Sometimes we meet in conference rooms at various supporting companies, othertimes in public spaces (bookstores, cafes) and even bars to just network.

Maybe you could even create your own group!

Hey Joe!

First off let me start by saying that I agree with you that the jQuery lesson are a bit muddled. I had a hard time wrapping my arms around it from just the course here...but give them the feedback! They love that stuff and they actually listen to their customers! Would hate to see you leave this great community over one course that didn't jive well with you.

There are a TON of resources on the interwebs for javaScript and jQuery! and you should go tackle PHP, I think you will like the instructor ;)

If you have specific questions around the use of jQuery/JavaScript let me know! I will do what I can to help you!

Hey Joe,

Ohhhh, I feel you sooo much. I was walking in the same shoes, just worse. I was attending a Computer Science Associate degree, because I felt since I was 6 that I am attracted to technology and coding. Some bad decisions in my life made me alter my course and start my CS education pretty late, though at least I got back on track.

Here comes the important part. I had been attending my school for 2 years (!) and I was still not sure if this is what I want or really have learned anything. Our school decided to go with a group work based teaching (I attended one in Denmark, Europe), and as I got busy in life I could pass semesters with doing little to nothing in the group work, but being able to answer questions about it for the exam.

The turning point came when I attended a selective subject where I decided to code myself so I will actually produce some value. Boy, that way great! I realized I can actually create value, not just theory stuff. Then came the internship period when I came here to NYC and I have been working full time at a software company for the last 4 months. Boy, I am having the time of my life.

Programming, as most of the other fields in life is learned by doing. Sitting and watching does not make you really know, just shows you ways. Picking a project is extremely important (more important than the actual piece of knowledge you gain while doing it) as if you pick the right one, it keeps you motivated even at times you would just throw your computer at the wall as some piece of code does not work. Picking creating a website to your favorite sports team, alternate site for your school or your fav pub, can keep you engaged and you can have fun at the same time. Pick a field you are interested in!

Bottom line. The best piece of advice I could give you being 1 year ahead of you in the same sit, JUST DO IT! If you really want to feel the weight and value of your projects, pick real ones. You can go on freelancer sites, look at what people are hiring others to produce, and even if you do not apply yourself, solve real life problems. Doing, and real life achievements gave me such stability on this field like never before. Even listening to the same lectures here on Treehouse (or elsewhere) gives me more, as with wider knowledge I can see where to apply in multiple places than before.

Hope this helps. Was life changing for me.

Best of luck :).