U Chic
Description
The #1 Women's Guide to a Fabulous College Life!
From the day you set foot on campus until the day you wear a cap and gown, get advice from a source you can trust: the expert team of all-star college students and recent grads behind U Chic. This indispensible, fully updated college resource has everything you need to know, including:
Getting Started-First week advice and tuning out the homesick blues Sharing Space-A fashionista's tips for fitting it all in Healthy and Happy-Common campus ailments, staying fit on dorm food, and Sex Ed 101 Sorority Chic-The ins and outs of going Greek Love Life-Love vs. hookups and surviving long-distance relationships Head of the Class-Picking the right major, getting ready for finals, and studying tips and tricks
"Lots of clever strategies on how to have a fabulous time at college combined with wise advice on how to avoid all-too-common mistakes. A great resource for anyone who wants to be a chic colege coed."-Kim Clark, Senior Writer, U.S. News & World Report
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Christie Garton is the founder and CEO of UChic.com, the #1 online resource and networking community for high school and college-age women. With its "100% Behind You" commitment, the company gives a portion of its profits to the company's Open Door Foundation, which supports young women in their academic and career pursuits. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Content
Contents
Foreword
Welcome to U Chic: The College Girl's Guide to Everything!
CHAPTER 1-GETTING STARTED
Getting In
How to Survive and Thrive When in the Minority
Put an End to Homesickness!
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CHAPTER 2-SHARING SPACE
The Preliminaries
Bringing Some Sanity to Dorm-Room Chaos
A Fashionista's Tips on Fitting It All In
Sloppy Roommates? Simple Solutions
Making the Move off Campus
U Chic Essentials
CHAPTER 3-HEAD OF THE CLASS
Tips and Tricks for Making the Perfect Class Schedule
Which Major Is for Me?
How to Get to the Top
F.I.N.A.L.S.: Fudge, I Never Actually Learned Squat!
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CHAPTER 4-GETTING INVOLVED
Ditch the Dorm, Get a Life!
For the Future Madam President
Make a Difference
Tips for the Busy Student Athlete
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CHAPTER 5-TECH ETIQUETTE FOR A FACEBOOK AGE
To Call or Text: Communication Rules for Dating
Tech and Social Media Essentials
When It's Time to Unplug
Facebook's Dark Side
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CHAPTER 6-LOVE LIFE
The Scoop on the College Dating Scene
Long-Distance Love
The Dos and Don'ts of the Online Dating World
Is Love Possible in an Age of Hookups?
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CHAPTER 7-SORORITY CHIC
Going Greek 101
Life as a Greek
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CHAPTER 8-HEALTHY, SAFE, AND HAPPY
Dealing with the Blues
Sex Ed 101
Staying Safe on Campus
Preventing Theft on Campus
A Self-Confidence Boost
Staying Fit in College
The Dangers of Eating Disorders
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CHAPTER 9-SURVIVING TEMPTATION ISLAND
Over-the-Top Party Pals and Ways to Deal
Dangerous Dependency: Prescription Drugs
Facing Sexual Harassment on Campus
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CHAPTER 10-MONEY MATTERS
The Ins and Outs of Financial Aid
Finding Scholarships in Surprising Places
Avoiding the Credit Card Black Hole
Living Fabulously on a Budget
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CHAPTER 11-THE COLLEGE PERKS
Secrets for Landing That Hot Job or Internship
Using Summers Wisely
What To Do If You Don't Land a Summer Internship
The Ins and Outs of Networking
When to Go Abroad
Spring Break or Bust!
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CHAPTER 12-WHAT'S NEXT?
Getting Into Grad School
The Case against Grad School
Why I Chose Grad School
Moving In with the Parents: How to Make It Work
Say Bye-Bye to Graduation Anxiety
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Acknowledgments
Contributors
About the Author
About U Chic
