words of wisdom from the exiting 239 students spring 2008 to the entering 139 students fall 2008
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Words of Wisdomfrom the exiting 239 students
Spring 2008to the entering 139 students
Fall 2008
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If you could talk to the incoming class taking CS139 this fall, what advice would
you give them?
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Finish the PAs with enough time to
properly test before going to submit.
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Everything is harder than it looks.
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The instructor is willing to help, so
make sure you use that resource.
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Pay attention to the labs because its an introduction to what will appear on the
programming assignments.
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Do everything you (Instructor) want them to do, because it will
help them a lot
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Don’t walk into this class like it is an easy class/major. You have to come in ready to work and eager to
learn.
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The book is their bible! In all seriousness, actually coding out the examples in the book really helps to get a feel for what's being discussed in the chapter and what can translate into Programming Assignments and
labs. This strategy helps if you adopt it from day one, the more time you wait the more pressure builds trying
to catch up later on.
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Devote a lot of time to designing before you code, start as early as you can, and don't be afraid to ask for help
which is available on a consistent basis from
your instructor and TA's
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Do the labs!
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Put the time in, make sure you understand the material even if it means putting extra
time in and asking for help, and you'll do fine.
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Work together on the labs and plan out
code on paper before actually doing it.
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Start immediately, find strong classmates & teammates to help each other out. Ask for instructor help,
and TA help.
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Never be afraid to talk to the TAs and get to know them because they will become your best
friends.
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Have fun!
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Start PAs early and make sure you understand the
labs. Without understanding the labs and lectures you likely won't be able to tackle
the PAs very effectively.
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Don't push off the PAs. Ask for help
frequently if needed. Utilize the TAs and
office hours.
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Come to lab and do the labs and you'll be
fine with PAs but study for the test
some.
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Don't Worry, Be Happy !
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Do the readings, and start the programs
early.
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Read the book, start the PAs the day they
are posted.
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Do the readings, and start the programs
early.