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xiv, 434 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
"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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Subject |
College student orientation.
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College students -- Attitudes.
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College students -- Conduct of life.
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| Added Author |
Silverman, Scott C.
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Northcutt, Frances.
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| ISBN |
9781933512617 (pbk.) |
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193351261X (pbk.) |
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