Important Lessons to Learn and Share CS110 Important Lessons to Learn and Share

Time to be advised Course registration Discuss goals Summer Fall Discuss goals Discuss problems/concerns Discuss job opportunities

Did you know 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 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 What advise would you give to new college freshmen? CS majors?

Study Skills Study Tips

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

Cell Phones Turn your cell phones off in class 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 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 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 Communication Etiquette

GPA Computer your GPA GPA Calculator Calculating what if

Professionalism Altruism Keep a journal of accomplishments

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

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