ADVICE FROM FORMER STUDENTS:

• "Make sure your schedule can handle it."
• "Don't wait until the last minute to start working on your projects."
• "Read your handouts before you start your projects, study for quizzes."
• "Set aside time to study REGULARLY and to do assignments. Must know when to stop."
• "Whatever you don't know, it's not over your head, and you'll come away knowing a LOT more."
• "Write out programs! Time will be cut in half."
• "It seems easy at the beginning, but don't be fooled. Get your programs done quickly and don't wait until the last minute."
• "When you get a programming assignment start on it immediately. It always takes more time than you think to debug."
• "Don't freak! It gets easier as you begin to think like a programmer. Put in the time, ask for help and you'll do fine."
• "Keep up... work in the lab some (even if you have a machine at home) especially when finding something difficult."
• "Read all of the assigned material ahead of class. Do the programs as soon as you feel capable."
• "Relax! and ask for help."
• "Assignments take three times longer than you expect. Even for 4.0 students."
• "Be prepared for a lot of hours of work each week, but don't sweat it. Put in the hours and the rest will come."
• Repeat the mantra: Computers are fun!!