Take organized notes of the lectures.
It is extremely important to take notes of everything you are learning because it is very easy to forget things or get confused. Keeping track of what you are learning will help you stay up to pace with the course material. The pace is very fast. Be prepared.
Never procrastinate assignments or projects.
It is always better to be ahead of the class then to be behind. Don't let flexible due dates cause you to procrastinate assignments because they will accumulate faster than you can finish them. It is very easy to get distracted and fall behind.
Never be afraid to ask for help. Use your available resources!
If you are having trouble with a specific topic, math problem, or even course structure, do not hesitate to ask for help.
Use office hours and your peer tutor to your full advantage.
Start studying at least a week before each of your exams.
The exams cover a lot of material. Make sure you give yourself enough time to study all of it.
Stay confident and keep a positive attitude throughout a semester.
It is normal to feel lost, it is normal to get a bad grade on an exam. Keep your head up and persevere. Use your available resources, learn from your mistakes, and most importantly, believe in yourself!