First Year Student to First Year Success: 27 Things You NEED to Know When Starting College - Couverture souple

Krieglstein, Tom; Ruiz MSW, Melissa; Colleran, Sabina

 
9781530979066: First Year Student to First Year Success: 27 Things You NEED to Know When Starting College

Synopsis

Starting college is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. This practical guide helps new students begin with confidence and make the most of their first year.

Trusted by 224,000+ readers and used at colleges across the country, First Year Student to First Year Success shares real advice students actually need beyond orientation.

Inside, you’ll discover 27 practical tips to help you:

  • Build confidence on campus
  • Make friends and grow your network
  • Choose classes wisely
  • Improve study habits and grades
  • Manage money and budgeting
  • Build independence from home
  • Get involved and create opportunities
  • Start strong academically and socially

Written by professionals with more than 15 years of experience working with students, this guide is packed with useful strategies, relatable examples and actionable advice.

Compact and easy to carry, it works as a college field guide you can keep in your backpack, dorm room or desk drawer.

Perfect for graduating high school students, first year college students, parents and anyone looking for a thoughtful graduation or dorm gift.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book is for incoming and first year college students who are ready to make the most of their college experience, beyond what you might hear at at orientation.This book is a combination of the super secret insider tips to college that either us authors learned themselves, or they kept hearing from their campus leadership programs. From classroom seating tips, to self-care techniques, to scoring the perfect campus job, this book is your insider’s guide to college success that most likely won’t be told to you at orientation.You’ll notice that the size, layout, and interactive sections of the book are all designed to make this book be your ultimate college field-guide that you can squeeze into a backpack or coat pocket. Read straight through, or thumb to a topic that’s most relevant to you. College can be one of the most exciting times in your life and with our field guide in hand, you’re already well on your way to going from first-year student to first year success!

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