Getting the Most Out of College (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Chickering, Arthur W.; Schlossberg, Nancy K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130607134 ISBN 13: 9780130607133

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

This comprehensive, hands-on guide is ideal as a lifelong resource for planning and action that readers can use anytime they move through a significant educational endeavor (not just college). They can use and reuse the guide to help them make the transition into new environments, new experiences, new activities; to maximize their learning in any situation; and to help them move on with their lives in ways that build on their knowledge, competence, and personal growth. Features an abundance of self-diagnostic exercises/planning activities and illustrative case studies. Your Purpose: You Can Learn More than You Think. Taking Stock. What Your Need to Know about Learning. Maximizing Learning from Courses and Classes. Maximizing Learning beyond Courses and Classes. Developing Mature Relationships. Time Management, Learning, and Test Taking. Taking Control and Keeping It. Seven Principles for Doing Your Best. Where Are Your Going from Here? Taking It with You. For "students" in any learning context.

About this title

From the Back Cover

In this book, you will find the information you need to make your educational experience a valuable step in achieving your career and personal goals. Anchored in sixty years of research, Getting the Most Out of College uses eye-opening self-assessments so you can apply the concepts to your own life. Presented in straightforward language, the text will help you:

• clarify your goals and your purpose for being in school
• devote the time, energy, and emotion required to meet your goals
• identify opportunities and activities that will contribute to your learning
• make the most of your total college experience, including developing relationships
• develop the skills and competencies you need to succeed
• maximize your use of campus resources
• balance academic and non-academic life

Take charge of your own education! This book will help you build learning that lasts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130607134
• ISBN 13: 9780130607133
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304