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– 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 GroomingTattoos?Positive Image(hair color/style, tattoo, body piercing)