The Everything College Survival Book

Starting college can be an intimidating step in anyone's life, and The Everything College Survival Book is here to get you right into the swing of things. From deciding on a major and succeeding in your academics to joining clubs and socializing, this updated guide will keep you stress-free and ready for anything! This completely revised book shows you how to: Pack for the residence halls and live in peace with your roommate. Avoid common pitfalls-such as drugs and alcohol. Beat the Freshman 15 and stay healthy. Land a rewarding internship. Manage your study time and social life. No matter what stage of college you're in, The Everything College Survival Book helps you overcome the challenges and appreciate the joys of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

College . . . Will your classes be as fun and exciting as they sound in the course catalog? Or will you find that 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? From handling studying and dorm life to parties and campus safety, this guide gives you straight answers to help you survive college life. Experts Susan Fitzgerald and J. Lee Peters 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!

A completely revised and updated values-based guide to navigating the first year of college that speaks to college students in their own language and offers practical tools that readers need to keep from drinking, sleeping, or skipping their way out of college. In the four years since its initial publication, The Freshman Survival Guide has helped thousands of first year students make a successful transition to college life. However, much has changed on campuses. The explosion of technology, ubiquity of social media, and culture changes have all added new layers of complexity to the leap from high school to college. The Freshman Survival Guide's updated edition features new research and advice on issues such as mental health, sexual assault, and finding balance. It also features expanded sections on dating, money management, and an increased focus on how the over 1.5 million incoming freshman can prepare themselves for the biggest change they've encountered in their lives: heading off to college.

Starting college can be an intimidating step in anyone’s life, and The Everything College Survival Book is here to get you right into the swing of things. From deciding on a major and succeeding in your academics to joining clubs and socializing, this updated guide will keep you stress-free and ready for anything! This completely revised book shows you how to: • Pack for the residence halls and live in peace with your roommate • Beat the Freshman 15 and stay healthy • Manage your study time and social life • Avoid common pitfalls—such as drugs and alcohol • Land a rewarding internship No matter what stage of college you’re in, The Everything College Survival Book helps you overcome the challenges and appreciate the joys of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

For fans of the popular Show Me How series, this illustrated guide to college life has everything a student needs to excel in their first year, from tips on getting involved around campus to advice about applying for loans and studying for exams. College survival just got graphic! Get a head start at school with this infographic guide to college life, with colorful descriptions of all the skills you need to survive and thrive in college, and advice about how to: -Avoid the Freshman 15 -Declare a major -Get around town -Apply for a loan -Ace your exams -Master study habits -Stay healthy -And so much more! With over fifty colorful, easy-to-read infographics, you’ll know how to make the most of your time in college and be fully prepared for the next step in your education.

Readers learn to- Pack for the big move away from home- Manage their money- Make new friends- Balance academic and social life

Offers survival tips on adjusting to college life, on- and off-campus housing, the Greek scene, studying, exams and papers, finances, partying, and balancing work and leisure time.

Maximize your college experience! The path to higher education is filled with college visits, paperwork, letters of recommendation, essays, and application fees--and that's just to get in! After that comes the financial aid paperwork, student loan notes, scholarship applications, and vouchers--and that's just to pay for it! Then come the roommate compatibility survey, the lists of what to pack, what supplies are need for classes, and the lists go on and on. The Everything College Checklist Book is here to help. These valuable checklists help you keep track of applications, references, transcripts, and financial aid. There are lists of questions to ask potential roommates, what to pack for dorm life, and ideas for the supplies needed for stress-free studying. It's the ultimate guide for making a smooth transition into college life.