Time Management
Helpful article on time management. Some of these tips are
things that I’ve already become accustomed to doing. I do have a dedicated
study space, but I could work on sticking to dedicated study times throughout
the week. Additionally, achieving “stage one” is something I should push my
self to do more often. Often, If I know I will not have enough time to complete
the assignment in that session, I will not bother starting and instead push it
off until the next study session. However, just starting an assignment and
getting something done, even if it is not complete/perfect is a great tip in
time management.
Study Strategies
One tip I explored in this article was figuring out your own
learning style. This is a fundamental aspect of successful learning. I learn
best in quiet and neat space. Additionally, working independently is often much
more effective for me that working with a friend/study partner.
What Every CS Major Should Know
I loved the tone of this article. Very matter-of-fact and persuasive.
The author also brought up some interesting points. While I’d agree that an
online portfolio is much more effective in showcasing your skill, I have never
heard someone come so strongly against a traditional resume. Some of the specific
recommendations for technical skills every computer scientist should have are
still on my learning list. With the help of CSUMB’s CS program I hope to master
these skills soon!
Notes on Week Three
This was a full week with a lot of short, quick, and
interesting assignments. Thinking about ethics in technology was a welcome
change, and I truly enjoyed researching and choosing a topic for my ethics
report.
It's very beneficial that you have a dedicated study space. This helps you keep all of your things together and get into the right mindset when you sit down to work. Additionally, it's great that you have pinpointed an area in time management with which you struggle, namely pushing off assignments instead of starting the first step. Now that you have recognized this, it's admirable that you are aiming to work on this area. By trying to achieve perfection, you may push off starting an assignment that you can then work on improving later. It's easier to improve a rough draft than to start from scratch. It may help to keep in mind Voltaire's proverb: "Perfect is the enemy of good."
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