How to Become a Successful College Student
The Tools, Habits, and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness
- 184 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
How to Become a Successful College Student
The Tools, Habits, and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness
About this book
This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success!
The shift from high school to college can be a challenge, with many students finding the skills that had previously worked so well no longer seem to be enough. How to Become a Successful College Student outlines the strategies you need to "level up" your current processes in order to foster learning and retention of information in a new and rigorous environment, while also addressing topics that affect your experience outside of the classroom, such as financial literacy and career preparation. Learn how to pick a major, the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone, how and when to ask for help, and much more. Each chapter ends with a reflective activity designed to assist in creating an overall strategy personalized to fit YOUR specific higher education and career needs.
This guide is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to maximize their higher education experience.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 You Can Do It
- 2 Master the Fundamentals
- 3 Financial Literacy 101
- 4 Select a Major that Works for You
- 5 Reconsider Your High School Tactics
- 6 College Professors are Not Like Your K-12 Teachers
- 7 Show up for Class
- 8 Get Organized
- 9 Pay Attention and Take Notes
- 10 Do What is Required of You
- 11 Build Productive Study Habits
- 12 Work in Groups
- 13 Don’t Cheat
- 14 Collaborate with Fellow Students
- 15 Get out of Your Comfort Zone and Join Student Organizations
- 16 Ask for Help
- 17 Gain Career Experience
- 18 Taking Online Courses
- 19 Taking Dual Enrollment Courses
- 20 Navigating the Social Aspects of College
- 21 Spend Time in the Library
- 22 Finish Strong
- About the Authors