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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for the new, college-bound student
I highly recommend "How to College" for students (and parents) about to head off to college. It is a well written, easy to read, straightforward and thoughtful guide to what the transition to college will be like for most students and to help set expectations for the new collegian. The book, guided by interviews with professors and students, is focused on teaching soft skills and providing practical advice about student life rather than a primer on how to ace all of one’s classes as a freshman. It hammers home the idea that, for many students, college will be the first time they will be truly independent on a daily basis and the book provides a framework for how to address these new challenges, from the seemingly mundane (e.g. opening a bank account) to the highly consequential (e.g. writing in college and campus safety). Even if the incoming college student is mature and ready, this book will provide them new insights and an awareness of what their fellow freshmen may be experiencing. Truthfully, much of the advice provided on how to interact and learn in the new college environment are equally relevant to those about to enter the working world. This book is a worthwhile and refreshing introduction to the next chapter of academic life for a student and I recommend it for anyone graduating high school and transitioning to college.
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for incoming college students and parents
As a first-generation college student and a former resident assistant of a floor of approximately 60 first-year students, I highly recommend “How to College” for first-year college students and their parents. The book is comprehensive and well-organized, covering the essential skills and knowledge students should possess regarding academics and student life prior to their first year at college. The most valuable portions of the book are the practical tips and do’s and don’ts for the essential portions of a student's university life. It is a thoughtful and formal primer for and distillation of the residential education curriculum that I've taught first-year students as an RA and should be considered to be required reading for both incoming college students and their parents alike.
4.0 out of 5 stars College is Not High School
For many students, including academically gifted students, college is a shock. They may have reached the goal of being admitted to the college of their choice, but they’re no longer living at home, unless they opt for a local college. This presents challenges in how to care for themselves. Even good students are suddenly faced with a level of competition they didn’t experience in high school. They have to learn to navigate new rules of dealing with professors, and the level of work required may be much more challenging.The authors have done a good job of trying to cover all the bases for freshmen from managing money to living with a roommate and dealing with professors. I’m not sure all students need this level of tutorial. Parents who have been to college can fill students in on their experiences. However, sometimes it’s easier to get information from a book than your parents.The book is easy to read. The authors use a light touch that should be easy for students to relate to. The book can also be a guide for finding answers when actually in college. I recommend it for anyone with children preparing for college. Give them a copy. They may take the advice from the book more easily than from you.I received this book from St. Martin’s Press for this review.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I confess I haven’t read this yet but my son actually read unprompted. We are working on skills to be ready for college. He’s on the spectrum and he said this was a good book!! He said I should have ordered a year ago! So maybe best for sophomores?
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for you and your new high school grad!
I purchased this book as a gift for our niece’s upcoming graduation. Wish this would have been available when our three daughters were heading off! Despite our own (“outdated”) college experiences, there is no way we could have covered this much current information, advice or foreshadowing. This organized book is concise, super easy to navigate and use as an ongoing resource. In an age where electronic communication is mainstream, I appreciate the encouragement to build personal connections with faculty and administration and take advantage of the resources you are paying for. Appreciate the thoughtful wellness advice, invaluable checklists and honest Greek life pros/cons lists!
5.0 out of 5 stars An important guide.
Contains valuable advice.
5.0 out of 5 stars golf shirts
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5.0 out of 5 stars How to REALLY Prepare for living and benefiting from your 1st Year in College - and beyond!
😭 Where was this book in the 1980s when I came to college in the US from Central America? In fact, where was this book in 2013 when my daughter dashed off to college? What a gem of a guide — for both parents and students! Bravooo!! Every page has dozens of morsels of helpful tips for the student to be! And to ease the anxiety of parents too!
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Imported From: United States
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for the new, college-bound student
I highly recommend "How to College" for students (and parents) about to head off to college. It is a well written, easy to read, straightforward and thoughtful guide to what the transition to college will be like for most students and to help set expectations for the new collegian. The book, guided by interviews with professors and students, is focused on teaching soft skills and providing practical advice about student life rather than a primer on how to ace all of one’s classes as a freshman. It hammers home the idea that, for many students, college will be the first time they will be truly independent on a daily basis and the book provides a framework for how to address these new challenges, from the seemingly mundane (e.g. opening a bank account) to the highly consequential (e.g. writing in college and campus safety). Even if the incoming college student is mature and ready, this book will provide them new insights and an awareness of what their fellow freshmen may be experiencing. Truthfully, much of the advice provided on how to interact and learn in the new college environment are equally relevant to those about to enter the working world. This book is a worthwhile and refreshing introduction to the next chapter of academic life for a student and I recommend it for anyone graduating high school and transitioning to college.
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for incoming college students and parents
As a first-generation college student and a former resident assistant of a floor of approximately 60 first-year students, I highly recommend “How to College” for first-year college students and their parents. The book is comprehensive and well-organized, covering the essential skills and knowledge students should possess regarding academics and student life prior to their first year at college. The most valuable portions of the book are the practical tips and do’s and don’ts for the essential portions of a student's university life. It is a thoughtful and formal primer for and distillation of the residential education curriculum that I've taught first-year students as an RA and should be considered to be required reading for both incoming college students and their parents alike.
4.0 out of 5 stars College is Not High School
For many students, including academically gifted students, college is a shock. They may have reached the goal of being admitted to the college of their choice, but they’re no longer living at home, unless they opt for a local college. This presents challenges in how to care for themselves. Even good students are suddenly faced with a level of competition they didn’t experience in high school. They have to learn to navigate new rules of dealing with professors, and the level of work required may be much more challenging.The authors have done a good job of trying to cover all the bases for freshmen from managing money to living with a roommate and dealing with professors. I’m not sure all students need this level of tutorial. Parents who have been to college can fill students in on their experiences. However, sometimes it’s easier to get information from a book than your parents.The book is easy to read. The authors use a light touch that should be easy for students to relate to. The book can also be a guide for finding answers when actually in college. I recommend it for anyone with children preparing for college. Give them a copy. They may take the advice from the book more easily than from you.I received this book from St. Martin’s Press for this review.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I confess I haven’t read this yet but my son actually read unprompted. We are working on skills to be ready for college. He’s on the spectrum and he said this was a good book!! He said I should have ordered a year ago! So maybe best for sophomores?
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for you and your new high school grad!
I purchased this book as a gift for our niece’s upcoming graduation. Wish this would have been available when our three daughters were heading off! Despite our own (“outdated”) college experiences, there is no way we could have covered this much current information, advice or foreshadowing. This organized book is concise, super easy to navigate and use as an ongoing resource. In an age where electronic communication is mainstream, I appreciate the encouragement to build personal connections with faculty and administration and take advantage of the resources you are paying for. Appreciate the thoughtful wellness advice, invaluable checklists and honest Greek life pros/cons lists!
5.0 out of 5 stars An important guide.
Contains valuable advice.
5.0 out of 5 stars golf shirts
Like the golf shirts. Perfect for the weather we're having now.
5.0 out of 5 stars How to REALLY Prepare for living and benefiting from your 1st Year in College - and beyond!
😭 Where was this book in the 1980s when I came to college in the US from Central America? In fact, where was this book in 2013 when my daughter dashed off to college? What a gem of a guide — for both parents and students! Bravooo!! Every page has dozens of morsels of helpful tips for the student to be! And to ease the anxiety of parents too!
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