How to survive your freshman year

How to Survive Your Freshman Yearoffers incoming college freshmen the experience, advice, and wisdom of their peers: hundreds of other students who have survived their first year of college and have something interesting to say about it. Based on interviews with hundreds of college students at every...

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Other Authors: Silverman, Scott C., Northcutt, Frances.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Atlanta, Ga. : Hundreds of Heads Books, 2010.
Edition: 4th ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Get Ready: What to Take to College Chapter 2. Get Set: Leaving Home Chapter 3. Go: Starting Out Chapter 4. Expectations: College Dreams & Campus Reality Chapter 5. Dorm Life: Social Experiment? Chapter 6. Talking to Strangers: Your Roommate & You Chapter 7. My Face, Our Space: Online Communities and College Life Chapter 8. Filling Daytime Hours: Choosing (and Attending) Classes Chapter 9. Hitting the Books: Why, When & How to Study Chapter 10. Extracurriculars: Making the Most of Free Time Chapter 11. Money for Your Life: Working & Finances Chapter 12. Food for Thought: Pop-Tarts, Beer & Other Essential Nutrients Chapter 13. Ready to Wear: Fashion & (Eventually) Laundry Chapter 14. Friends: Good, Better, Best, or Former Chapter 15. Going Out, Getting Serious: Dating & Sex Chapter 16. Parties 101: How to Have Fun & Be Safe Chapter 17. Animal House: Fraternities & Sororities Chapter 18. Road Trip! Vacations & Studying Abroad Chapter 19. Family Ties: Keeping in Touch & Setting Boundaries Chapter 20. More Wisdom: Good Stuff That Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else Appendix The Essential Freshman Fill-In List Useful Websites.