CS110

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CS110

• Important Lessons to Learn and Share

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Time to be advised

• Course registration
• Summer
• Fall
• Discuss goals
• Discuss problems/concerns
• Discuss job opportunities

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Did you know

• That the first semester of the freshman year in
  college is the most critical time in determining
  a students future success in college.

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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.

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Lessons Learned

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

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Study Skills

• Study Tips

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Communication Skills

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

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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

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Things to know

• Locate all available resources
• Understand free time
• Dont 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

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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

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GPA

• Computer your GPA
• GPA Calculator
• Calculating what if

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Professionalism

• Altruism
• Keep a journal of accomplishments

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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?

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What does a professional look like?

• Professional Dress Code
• First Impressions
• Clothing
• Grooming
• Positive Image
• (hair color/style, tattoo, body piercing)