1, It feels amazing. In fact doing what you love and loving what you do is always awesome. No matter what your career path is. 2, Problem solving, Maths, creativity, communication, general knowledge, out of the box approaching skill. 3, Those who genuinely love developing, designing and maintaining softwares, those who have the patience ( it needs a lot of patience all the time!) Dedication and passion, someone who ready to try new things and update themselves all the time. 4, don't expect to be employed in some office. Focus on the skill not on the grade. Not only know computers, Master Computers. Be ready to always learn. It never ends. If you have the passion, the hardworking attitude and The Dedication, with Software engineering you will do Magic! You're welcome.