College Learning

In What's the Point of College?, historian Johann N. Neem offers a new way to think about the major questions facing higher education today, from online education to disruptive innovation to how students really learn. As commentators, reformers, and policymakers call for dramatic change and new educational models, this collection of lucid essays asks us to pause and take stock. What is a college education supposed to be? What kinds of institutions and practices will best help us get there? And which virtues must colleges and universities cultivate to sustain their desired ends?

The quintessential college guide that will show you how to succeed and fail in the best ways possible. Funny, awesome ways to get ahead in college without forgetting to have fun and get wild. If there's a way to succeed in college without forgetting to enjoy yourself this is it.

"Bridging the Gap" offers a groundbreaking approach to support high school seniors with Asperger's and Autism as they transition into the workforce and higher education. Authored by experts from Savvy Books Publishing, this guide incorporates principles from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), ensuring a method that's both structured and adaptable to each individual's unique needs.

Transitioning from high school to college is so tough. Not only are you on your own figuring out this whole adult thing, but you’re also juggling educating yourself in a system that couldn’t care less if you pass or fail. This is why I combined both of my best books for college students into one: to provide insight into the college scene from a guy who has been in your shoes, gotten spanked by a challenging curriculum, found a way to spank college back, and did it in a way that allowed me to exit college debt-free, confident, and with the job I actually wanted.

If your child is starting life in college, there's a surprise around every corner.... But that doesn't mean you can't be prepared! The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only is a witty and wise guide to everything you need to know about the college experience. Harlan Cohen, America's most trusted college life expert, delivers the best advice, facts, stats, tips, and stories from parents, students, and experts across the country to ensure that you and your child will have an incredible and meaningful college experience.

The motivating, enjoyable “EASY LISTEN LESSONS” presented in this Audiobook will help you study smart and earn better grades with less effort and pressure. Imagine the confidence of walking into every exam, knowing that the strategies you used for studying have given you the knowledge to succeed. Dr. Gadaleto, an Emeritus Professor of Education, Psychologist, and former Director of a University Learning Skills Center, has poured decades of expertise into creating this Essential Guide to Study Skills.

This book is about addressing the college-choosing problem. The rankings, metrics, analytics, college visits, and advice that we use today to help us make these decisions are out of step with the progress individual students are trying to make. They don't give students and families the information and context they need to make such a high-stakes decision about whether and where to get an education.

This completely revised second edition includes new information on affordability and aid that addresses important financial considerations. It also explores changes in standardized testing and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Truth about College Admission is the practical and inspiring guidebook your family needs, an essential companion on the path toward acceptance to college.

In this thought-provoking book, acclaimed cultural critic and professor of literature Richard Ohmann and noted critical scholar and pedagogue Ira Shor challenge the widely accepted notion of the "college premium": the economic advantage associated with obtaining a college degree. The authors show how the idea of a college premium is often merely a myth that furthers the commercialization of education.

Kia ora. Nau mai ki Aroha. He matapono tenei mea, te aroha, no te ao Maori, no mai ano. He taonga te aroha no te whatumanawa, e rongo ai te tangata i te hononga ki te ao wairua, ki te ao kikokiko, ki te taiao whanui hoki. Whaia nga ara e nui ake ai te na o te manawa me te ngakau atawhai o tetahi...

What would you do if you could go to college without going to high school? Would you travel abroad, spend late nights writing a novel, volunteer in an emergency room, or build your own company? What dreams would you be pursuing right now? College Without High School shows how independent teens can self-design their high school education by becoming unschooled. Students begin by defining their goals and dreams and then pursue them through a combination of meaningful and engaging adventures. It is possible to pursue your dreams....

With keen insight, Kathleen deLaski reimagines what higher education might offer and whom it should serve in Who Needs College Anymore? In the wake of declining US university enrollment and widespread crises of confidence in the value of a college degree, deLaski urges a mindset shift regarding the learning routes and credentials that best prepare students for success after high school.

In this book, I have described the struggles of my college life. I decided to write this book, when, due to lack of friends, I did not get to know about the final semester exams of the university and missed my exams. After many struggles, I gave the final semester exams and wrote my college experiences in this book.

Student life can be overwhelming, with so many issues to deal with, including living away from home, workload, deadlines and exams, family pressures, and challenging relationships. It is not surprising that you might struggle to cope sometimes. But there are simple and effective ways to take ownership of your mental health. This book guides you through your student journey, from preparing to go to college, managing academic pressures, and everything in-between.

This Handbook & Survival Guide will help new students settle in well & make the most of their college and university experience.

The transition to college is difficult. Figuring out where to go, how to study, and what to be involved in outside of class are just a few of the many concerns riddling the minds of prospective college students. In The Modern Guide to College, Dr. Kent Ingle, president of Southeastern University, offers advice and valuable information to help college students succeed during the years that will shape their futures.

Skilled Trade Career Planning For Teens will provide you with the Trusted and Proven path to a successful and REWARDING career in one of many hands-on skilled trades that make BIG MONEY! Many high school students ponder their career and financial goals as they go through high school. Wouldn’t you like to know all of the options before making such a big life-changing decision?

Affording and Surviving College describes a family's journey through the college process and examines three siblings' experiences with three separate results: success, mediocre results, and complete failure. The book explains the reasons behind each success and failure and then provides a plan for future families to create their own path to college success without going broke.

In the vibrant yet challenging journey of young adulthood, mastering social-emotional skills can be the key to thriving in college and beyond. This audiobook is an essential guide for those looking to enhance their emotional intelligence, cultivate mindfulness, and foster empathy, equipping them for personal and academic success.

Do you lack a four-year college degree? Having a hard time putting together a resume? How can you translate what you have done into marketable skills? In this program, you'll learn how to craft a competitive resume based on your personal qualities and truths about you. Find out how employers think and what they really want! Use this inside information to craft a competitive resume and get the job you want.