Publisher's Synopsis
This fully updated and revised version of College Survival & Success Skills 101, rich with anecdotes from students across the nation, is essential for any student who wants to improve time-management and study skills, boost a college GPA, get along with roommates, stay on track to graduate, become a world traveler with opportunities such as study abroad and find scholarships and awards to shrink the tuition bill. Not only does College Survival & Success Skills 101 show you how to pack your college years with career-building experiences that can lead to graduate and professional schools clamoring to admit you and employers offering multiple job opportunities; this easy-to-use resource also shows you how to avoid many of the pitfalls on a college campus and still have fun. Whether you're a college bound high school student, an interested parent or a currently enrolled college student, College Survival & Success Skills 101 is a navigational tool you can't do without. College Survival & Success Skills 101 includes: -Easy-to-follow guidelines for succeeding in your classes and how to get help when you're not -No-fail techniques for securing high powered internships, co-ops, and summer jobs with a contact list for the top forty opportunities -An in-depth look at the top ten pitfalls to avoid in college -Strategies for on-time graduation in four years and ways to avoid issues leading to late graduation and escalating college bills -Step-by-step suggestions for building your credit responsibly and minimizing student loans -Ingenious strategies for combating loneliness and managing your social life -Little-known methods for winning scholarships and awards as a college student -Sure-fire ways to help high school students prepare to enter college including a "What I Wish I Knew Before . . . " section from college students -Useful tips for making social media an asset and not a liability in your college life.
