CS110 Important Lessons to Learn and Share

Time to be advised Course registration – Spring 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 – In person – By phone Written – Letter – – 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

Use a professional address Always include something in the Subject Include a Signature file Check your regularly Remember that it lives forever Etiquette (Netiquette) Guidelines for Professional 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? Professional Attributes: How Do You Measure Up?

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