Bits of Advice

Where random bits of advice from all over the place are provided to you in a somewhat puzzling manner.

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• When you are creating an application, always assume the user is really stupid. This way, you don't risk creating something that is too difficult to understand or a hassle to use.

• A resume isn't that useful in the technical world, but your projects sure are. That's why you must treat your GitHub or coding portfolio as your resume instead.

• Work Smarter, Not Harder

  • Start off the day using 5 minutes to manage your schedule for the rest of the day and week

  • Jot down to-dos and deadlines on an electronic list whenever they arise (apps like Reminders, Wunderlist, Keep)

  • Transfer to-dos and deadlines to a calendar (physical/electronic) in morning (try apps like Calendar, Google Cal, Sunrise Calendar)

  • Plan day with realistic time frames

  • Move what you don’t have time for to a different date

Apps that take care of reminders, assignments, and the calendar for school include iStudiez Pro, Erudio, iHomework, and MyStudyLife. See which one works best for you.

• Defeat Procrastination

  • Build a work routine for big projects so that you make steady progress and don't work on it all in one session

  • Try to fit in as many mini tasks as possible between classes

  • Study in isolation without distraction or just with background motivational/classical music

  • Take a small break every hour

  • Morning and afternoon are ideal times for work, not the evening

• Take notes using your laptop/tablet. Keep all your notes in one application (like Evernote).

• Stay organized between your phone and laptop by having the same apps used on both for maximum synchronization.

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What advice would you give to a Computer Science major student that you wish you were given when you started Computer Science?

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