First Year Student to First Year Success: 27 Things You NEED to Know When Starting College

Krieglstein, Tom; Ruiz MSW, Melissa; Colleran, Sabina

ISBN 10: 1530979064 / ISBN 13: 9781530979066

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Year Student to First Year Success: 27 Things You NEED to Know When Starting College
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1530979064
• ISBN 13: 9781530979066
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Rothschild, Lia
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Tom started his first business, an online retail store, as a junior in college which he grew to $1.5 million dollars in annual sales. Through his second company, Swift Kick, Tom has trained over half a million leaders around the US and the world including South Korea, Indonesia, and Bermuda on how to build a Culture of Connection. Tom was named the #1 leadership speaker an unprecedented 7 years by APCA. He's a TEDx speaker, and is a Guinness World Record holder. And on a personal note, Tom lives in New York City, was named after a cat, and loves peanut butter.

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.