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