CS 110 Important Lessons to Learn and Share

CS 110 Important Lessons to Learn and Share

Time to be advised l Course registration – l l l Spring Discuss goals Discuss problems/concerns Discuss job opportunities

Did you know l That the first semester of the freshman year in college is the most critical time in determining a student’s future success in college.

Did you know l That most students who become involved in campus organizations and activities have a more meaningful college experience, while still maintaining high grades, making new friends, and developing time management skills.

Lessons Learned l What advise would you give to new college freshmen? – CS majors?

Study Skills l Study Tips

Communication Skills l Oral – – l Written – – – l In person By phone Letter Email Chat Communication Etiquette

Cell Phones l Turn your cell phones off in class – l l Silent is not a perfect setting When you are with someone, ask them if it is OK to speak on your cell phone to someone else Talk in a respectful volume level

Things to know l l l l Locate all available resources Understand free time Don’t wait for a problem to become a crisis Always ask when you are not sure Go to class Buy and use your own books Save everything on disk Save all course material until you receive a final grade

Email l l l l Use a professional email address Always include something in the Subject Include a Signature file Check your email regularly Remember that it lives forever Email Etiquette (Netiquette) Guidelines for Professional E-mail Communication Etiquette

GPA l l l Computer your GPA Calculator Calculating what if

Professionalism l l Altruism Keep a journal of accomplishments

Professional Traits l l l l l Motivated Team Oriented Self-reliant Focused Enthusiastic Confident Introspective Open-minded Positive attitude l l l l l Prideful Honest Supportive Educated Opportunistic Proud Dedicated Loyal Professional Attributes: How Do You Measure Up?

What does a professional look like? Professional Dress Code l First Impressions l Clothing l Grooming Tattoos? Positive Image (hair color/style, tattoo, body piercing) l