[Article] What to Expect From First Year

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🧠 Context

The goal of this article should be to highlight the things students realize as they progress through their first year.

📝 Content

Consider including:

• September is generally easier/less busy than November
• First year course load is lighter than upper years
• Getting good grades now gives you more wiggle room in upper years
• COMP 1805 considered one of the harder first year courses
• Less supervision than high school, it's important to stay on top of work yourself
• Getting academic support from TAs, profs, study sessions

And anything else you think is worth mentioning

✅ Acceptance Criteria

• Draft shared for review in CCSS internal in a work thread
• Necessary edits made
• Finalized version published on the website