Transcript Important Lessons - ODU Computer Science

CS110
Important Lessons to
Learn and Share
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Course registration
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Discuss goals
Discuss problems/concerns
Discuss job opportunities
Did you know
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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
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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
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What advise would you give to new college
freshmen?
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CS majors?
Study Skills
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Study Tips - NC State College - Student
Success Center
Communication Skills
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Oral
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Written
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In person
By phone
Letter
Email
Chat
Communication Etiquette
Cell Phones
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Turn your cell phones off in class
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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
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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
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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
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Computer your GPA
GPA Calculator
Calculating what if
Professionalism
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Altruism
Keep a journal of accomplishments
Professional Traits
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Motivated
Team Oriented
Self-reliant
Focused
Enthusiastic
Confident
Introspective
Open-minded
Positive attitude
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Prideful
Honest
Supportive
Educated
Opportunistic
Proud
Dedicated
Loyal
Professional Attributes: How
Do You Measure Up?
What does a professional look like?
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Professional Dress Code
First Impressions
Clothing
Grooming
Positive Image
(hair color/style, tattoo, body piercing)