The Everything College Survival Book
All you need to get the most out of college life
3rd Edition
Published on 18. March 2011
288 pages
978-1-4405-2495-0 (ISBN)
Description
From handling studying and dorm life to parties and campus safety, this guide gives you straight answers to help you survive college life.
Will your college classes be as fun and exciting as they sound in the course catalog? Will you need to take advantage of your professors' office hours in order to keep up? Will ramen become your only meal? Will you get along with your roommate?
Experts Susan Fitzgerald and J. Lee Peters have the answers. The Everything College Survival Book will show you how to:
-Ace your papers and exams
-Deal with loud, rude, or eccentric roommates
-Prepare for financial shock?and manage student loans
-Plan an incredible study abroad experience
-Take care of yourself and keep your sanity
You will also find tips for packing for the big move, managing your money, making new friends, and balancing academics and your social life. With The Everything College Survival Book, 3rd Edition, you'll arrive on campus less stressed, ready for fun?and poised for success!
Will your college classes be as fun and exciting as they sound in the course catalog? Will you need to take advantage of your professors' office hours in order to keep up? Will ramen become your only meal? Will you get along with your roommate?
Experts Susan Fitzgerald and J. Lee Peters have the answers. The Everything College Survival Book will show you how to:
-Ace your papers and exams
-Deal with loud, rude, or eccentric roommates
-Prepare for financial shock?and manage student loans
-Plan an incredible study abroad experience
-Take care of yourself and keep your sanity
You will also find tips for packing for the big move, managing your money, making new friends, and balancing academics and your social life. With The Everything College Survival Book, 3rd Edition, you'll arrive on campus less stressed, ready for fun?and poised for success!
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Susan Fitzgerald | J. Lee Peters
The Everything College Survival Book
All You Need to Get the Most Out of College Life
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04/2011
3rd Edition
Adams Media Corporation
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Michael S. Malone
The Everything College Survival Book
From Social Life to Study Skills--All You Need to Fit Right in
E-Book
06/2005
1st Edition
Everything
€2.96
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Content
- Intro
- Dear Reader
- Welcome to the EVERYTHING® Series!
- Dedication
- Title Page
- Contents
- The Top 10 Things to Do During Your First Year of College
- Introduction
- 01: Financing Your Education
- Financial Aid Offices and Forms
- Searching for Grants and Scholarships
- Maintaining Grants and Scholarships
- Leadership Development Awards
- Community Group Awards
- Work-Study Aid and Other Jobs
- Loans
- Cost Versus Value
- 02: Before Heading to Campus
- Bills and Financial Materials
- Insurance and Health Information
- Students with Disabilities
- Housing Decisions
- Orientation Materials
- Who to Contact with Questions
- Friends and Family
- 03: Taking Control of Personal Finances
- Cash, Credit, or Check
- Credit Cards: Pros and Cons
- Finding a Local Bank
- ATMs
- Living on a Budget
- Computers and Electronics
- 04: So Much Stuff, So Little Space
- Packing for a College Room
- Toiletries and Medications
- Clothing
- Music, Movies, and Equipment
- A Touch of Home
- Bringing It Back Again
- 05: Establishing Residence in a New Place
- Residence Halls
- Apartments
- Car or No Car?
- Getting Around Town
- A New Relationship with Your Parents
- 06: Roommates
- Roommate Selection
- Initial Expectations
- Making Contact
- Roommate Agreements
- Managing Conflicts
- Room Changes
- Lasting Relationships
- 07: Clean Room, Clear Mind
- Keeping a Clean Room
- Laundry Basics
- Laundry Security
- Stains and Other Crises
- 08: Be Smart, Stay Healthy
- A Healthy Diet
- Frugal Eating
- Smart Snacks/Resisting Temptation
- Health Services
- Healthy Exercise
- Intramurals
- Club Sports
- 09: A Healthy Mind and Spirit
- Homesickness
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Other Mental Health Issues
- Religious and Cultural Organizations
- Nonreligious Spiritual Opportunities
- Community Service
- 10: New Friends and Activities
- Where to Meet People
- The Activities Fair
- How to Choose
- Local Attractions
- A Relationship with Your RA
- Avoiding the Extremes
- 11: Campus Involvement
- Learning Communities
- Special-Interest Groups
- Student Governance
- Programming and Activities Boards
- Greek Life
- Spectator Sports
- Finding Your Place
- 12: A Safe and Successful Social Life
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Parties
- Finding Love
- Dating
- Sex
- 13: Staying as Safe as You Can
- Personal/Possession Safety
- Group Safety
- Personal Responsibility
- Campus Emergency Notification Systems
- Campus Police/Public Safety
- Safety "Downtown"
- Make a Difference
- 14: Time Management
- Start with the Big Stuff
- Wants Versus Needs
- Trading Time Blocks
- Combining Tasks
- Planners and Calendars
- Cramming Warning
- 15: Choosing Courses and a Major
- Advisement
- A Balanced Schedule
- Personal Patterns and Preferences
- Core Requirements
- When and How to Declare a Major
- Minors and Dual Majors
- Study-Abroad Opportunities
- 16: The Art and Science of Studying
- Preparation from Day One
- Attendance and Seating
- Lectures and Note-Taking
- Effective Reading
- Study Groups
- Flash Cards, Mnemonics, and Other Tricks
- Talking to Professors
- Taking Tests
- 17: Research and Term Papers
- Choosing a Topic
- Outlines
- Getting Help from Your Professor
- Research
- Where to Start Writing
- Saving Your Work
- Polishing a Rough Draft
- Writing Centers and Proofreaders
- 18: Final Exams
- Exam Format
- A Quick Guide to Studying
- Review Sessions
- Study Blocks
- Practice Tests
- Physical Preparation
- 19: Winter and Spring Breaks
- Academic and Holiday Calendars
- Staying Late on Campus
- Returning to Your Old Job
- Visiting New Friends
- Spring Break Packages
- Read the Fine Print
- Alternate Spring Break Experiences
- Why Study During Break?
- Quick Trips
- 20: Internships and Summer Jobs
- Make Meaningful Money
- Professors as Resources
- Career Center
- Alumni Office
- Professional Organizations
- Reflections on Your Experience
- 21: Right Plan, Wrong School
- Why Transfer?
- How to Transfer
- Keeping Grants and Scholarships
- Starting Anew with an Advantage
- Staying in Touch with Professors
- Maintaining Friendships
- 22: Happily Ever Alumni
- Lifelong Affiliation
- Continuing Career Services
- Making Donations
- Providing Internships
- Alumni Clubs
- Class Reunions and Alumni Publications
- Appendix: Internet Resources for College Students
- Acknowledgments
- Copyright
