How to survive your freshman year /
Scott Silverman, Ed.D., Frances Northcutt, Ed.M., special editors, created by Mark W. Bernstein & Yadin Kaufmann.
- xiv, 434 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Hundreds of heads survival guide .
Get ready : What to take to college Get set : Leaving home Go : Starting out Expectations : College dreams & campus reality Dorms : The good life? Talking to strangers : Your roommate & you Filling daytime hours : Choosing (and attending) classes Hitting the books : Why, when & how to study Extracurriculars : Making the most of your free time Technology : Facebook, Twitter, and the online college experience Money for your life : Working & finances Food for thought : Pop-tarts, beer & other essential nutrients Ready to wear : Fashion & (at some point) laundry Friends : Good, better, best or former Going out, getting serious : Dating & sex Parties 101 : How to have fun&be safe Animal house : Fraternities & sororities Road trip! : Vacations and studying abroad Family ties : Keeping in touch & setting boundaries More wisdom : Good stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else
"The work is a compilation of advice and stories from hundreds of students at more than 100 colleges across the US, regarding all the important aspects of life as a first-year college student, based on interviews with those students. Topics covered include: leaving home, dormitory life, studying, choosing classes and majors, fraternities, extra-curricular activities, campus food, etc. The work also includes short "expert articles" written by professionals who work with college students. This is the 5th edition of How to Survive Your Freshman Year"--
9781933512617 (pbk.) 193351261X (pbk.)
2013004561
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