It is important to be on time. It shows that you take your work seriously and will help you in your professional life.
Ask lots of questions
Do not be embarrassed or shy about asking lots of questions! This is your chance to get your questions answered. You will be expected to know in your upper classes and in the professional world.
Be Relaxed
It is OK not to take everything very seriously. Sometimes, being relaxed helps you become more creative.
Look at the work of your classmates
It is important to look at other's work to have an idea where you might be or where you might want to go. It's like a barometer.
Be prepared
Ahh, the most important aspect. In life, school, and professional work, if you are not prepared, it shows and it influences other's views about you...it might not be flattering.
Have a studio space at home
If you are able to have a studio space at home, more power to you. If you get stuck in your studio space on campus, you have another place to escape to...
Do not worry about what everyone else is doing
As tempting as it may be, do not worry what everyone else is doing. This is your time to be in design school and discover what your design style is--not to imitate others
Be mindful of the end
Design can go into infinity and it is important to cut loose at some point...otherwise, it will take forever.
Source:
Designerly Ways of Knowing, Nigel Cross, pages 49-58: "Natural and Artificial Intelligence in Design"
What Designers Know, Bryan Lawson, pages 31-63: "Drawings and Types of Design Knowledge"
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