When in doubt, use the e-mail system to contact your classmates and your professor. If you try your best and study the necessary materials, you will do great in this class. Remember learning is fun, so enjoy yourself. There is much coming and don't take it with a grain of salt but don't kill yourself over it either. It's overwhelming at first, but if you do a little something each day, it's not so bad.
Time management is an important thing.
Cathy Landis Get to know the others in your class-communication is vital to survival. Barbara's timelines are very helpful. Remember your priorities-maybe while you're in school, a clean house won't be on the priority list. Don't get over whelmed by the big picture - take your time and try to enjoy it. Read often to avoid falling behind.