First Year Student to First Year Success: 27 Things You NEED to Know When Starting College
Language: English
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
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This book is for incoming and first year college students who are ready to make the most of their college experience, beyond what you might hear at at orientation.This book is a combination of the super secret insider tips to college that either us authors learned themselves, or they kept hearing from their campus leadership programs. From classroom seating tips, to self-care techniques, to scoring the perfect campus job, this book is your insider's guide to college success that most likely won't be told to you at orientation.You'll notice that the size, layout, and interactive sections of the book are all designed to make this book be your ultimate college field-guide that you can squeeze into a backpack or coat pocket. Read straight through, or thumb to a topic that's most relevant to you. College can be one of the most exciting times in your life and with our field guide in hand, you're already well on your way to going from first-year student to first year success.
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- Title
- First Year Student to First Year Success: 27 Things You NEED to Know When Starting College
- Author
- Melissa Ruiz Msw
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1530979064
- ISBN 13
- 9781530979066
- Illustrator
- Rothschild, Lia
Starting college is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. This practical guide helps new students begin with confidence and make the most of their first year.
Trusted by 224,000+ readers and used at colleges across the country, First Year Student to First Year Success shares real advice students actually need beyond orientation.
Inside, you’ll discover 27 practical tips to help you:
- Build confidence on campus
- Make friends and grow your network
- Choose classes wisely
- Improve study habits and grades
- Manage money and budgeting
- Build independence from home
- Get involved and create opportunities
- Start strong academically and socially
Written by professionals with more than 15 years of experience working with students, this guide is packed with useful strategies, relatable examples and actionable advice.
Compact and easy to carry, it works as a college field guide you can keep in your backpack, dorm room or desk drawer.
Perfect for graduating high school students, first year college students, parents and anyone looking for a thoughtful graduation or dorm gift.
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About the Author
Melissa Ruiz, MSW began her career in higher education in Conferences and Events, before transitioning into Residence Life and then Student Life and Academic Advising. She jokingly says there isn't a job in Student Affairs she hasn't done yet. Melissa is part of a facilitation team at Swift Kick that has been named the best leadership program an unprecedented 5 years and has already trained over half a million leaders around the US and the world including South Korea, Indonesia, and Bermuda. And on a personal note, Melissa lives in New York City where she was trained as a competitive dancer and personal trainer, and placed first runner up in the Miss New Jersey pageant.
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