College Students

So much effort in our early lives is spent aimed towards university, but upon arrival, we are left to fend for ourselves. While this is partly the beauty of university, there are many useful tips, tricks and guidance that the author and their cohort have prepared to help you get the most out of these precious (and expensive!) years. The author started as an underachiever at school, entering university only through sheer luck. Despite initial doubts from teachers and admissions staff, the freedom at university fostered significant personal growth, reflected throughout this book's chapters.

Being successful in college or university involves more than just "being smart" or even "doing the work." It's more than just a few classes - it's a lifestyle. You will need to work, eat, sleep, and socialize well in order to study well; and you'll have to study well in order to learn and do well in your courses.

You're about to discover the crucial information about choosing the correct college major for you. Millions of people have suffered from making ill-informed decisions in high school and college and are still paying for it years later. It can be overwhelming if you are trying to choose the correct major because of all the various options out there. You also need to understand the risks and benefits of each major, how long it will take to complete, as well as how much it will cost when deciding your own path.

Want to ace your next exam? Claim victory as a beer pong champ? Remove that gross stain from your shirt before your interview? College Hacks gives you the tricks and tips you need to get ahead in life without breaking a sweat. Filled with hundreds of ways to simplify nearly every college situation, this guide tells you just what to do when your professor assigns you a twenty-page paper or you run out of clean dishes in your dorm room (chip bag bowl, anyone?).

Getting into college takes plenty of hard work, but knowing what your professors expect of you once you get there can be even more challenging. Will This Be on the Test? is the essential survival guide for high-school students making the transition to college academics. In this entertaining and informative book, Dana Johnson shares wisdom and wit gleaned from her decades of experience as an award-winning teacher in the freshman classroom - lessons that will continue to serve you long after college graduation.

When my flatmates hear from a girlfriend that I have been servicing the entire lacrosse team, they decide they want in on the action. I cannot deny myself. I want it too, possibly more than they do. Our living situation will never be the same again.

Transitioning from high school to college so tough. Not only are you on your own to 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. On top of that, regardless if you even graduate, you’ll still have to find a way to pay for all of it. I’ll show you how to not suck at college. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out in college, whether you’re about to graduate wondering what comes next or somewhere in the middle, this audiobook has something for you.

Getting into college is just as hard as figuring out how to pay for it. In this original audiobook, prospective students and their parents will learn how to think like informed consumers as you make this very important - and costly - decision. National expert, Reyna Gobel, MBA, provides you with money-saving processes to determine which colleges are right for you, which ones offer the best financial-aid package, and how to plan for this expense.

My best friend Holford promises the best party of this weekend is at his fraternity’s house, and I am invited! I watch the recruits get hazed before discovering a dark room in the back of the frat house.

As the revenues generated by big-time college sports continue to skyrocket, virtually all of the debate involves whether (and how much) student-athletes should be paid for play. Kenneth L. Shropshire and Collin D. Williams Jr., argue that "student" has to come first: the focus should be on prioritizing a meaningful education. They draw on new research to reveal that it has become increasingly difficult for college athletes to balance school and sports, much less a social life, leading to serious economic, professional, and emotional consequences for young people.

From finding the perfect friend group to succeeding academically to exploring your newfound freedom, there’s a lot that goes into making your college experience a success. Instead of getting trapped in the myth that you can “do it all”, 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College will help you figure out what’s most important to you...and how to make it happen.

After some heavy partying at the nightclub, it looks as if I will head home alone. Luckily, I end up in a girl’s house. However, when I leave with one-for-the-road in my pocket, the naked man of the house discovers me stealing his beer! As we talk it out on the porch, I unexpectedly sail past my conservative hetero rubric, into a sparkling world I may never leave.

Stop falling for the misconceptions of college admissions when it comes to Ivy League schools. From this audiobook, you will find: real results that students have used to get into Harvard, how to use mental models that will improve thinking, why GPAs aren't enough to get accepted into the top Ivy League schools, incredible success stories from students and alumni, examples of why students are rejected from Ivy League schools, and recommendations and resources to connect to current Harvard and students and alumni.

Discover how hundreds of thousands of students from all over the world are making the United States their second home! In 2021 alone, over 1.1 million international students were studying in the US, with 50 percent coming from Asia, 30 percent from Europe, and 10 percent from Latin America. The numbers are only growing, which is exciting, but also daunting for young learners who want to experience this adventure.

It’s not uncommon for students to experience a level of stress and anxiety while at school. Between the research papers, exams, and demanding schedules, it can take a toll on your mental state. This book will teach students how to gain confidence to overcome obstacles while in school and help them to reach their academic goals of graduating, and becoming a well-rounded individual.

This guide takes you step by step inside the admissions process and teaches you how to be a highly desirable candidate for admission and how to turn that admission into a successful transition into the university environment. Learn how to communicate with admissions offices in an effective way, how to prepare a consistent and compelling application, develop an effective essay, interview with confidence, navigate finances, choose a university that fits you, and set goals that will help you thrive on campus.

Did you know that to date only 58 percent of students entering ADN programs complete the degree and of that 58 percent, only 84.83 percent pass the NCLEX on their first attempt? How to Survive and Thrive in Nursing School and Beyond is an easy-to-digest crash course targeted resource guide of tips and tricks for nursing students or prospective nursing students, written by a nurse for future nurses.

Du willst Deine Uni-Noten effektiv aufbessern? Gehörst Du auch zu den Studenten, die denken, Einsen schreibt man nur mit einer Überdosis Koffein und endlos langen Nächten in der Bib? Fakt ist: Echte Einser-Studenten lernen nicht härter oder länger - sie lernen clever und effizient. Matthias Brandt enthüllt in seinem neuen Bestseller die bewährten Erfolgsgeheimnisse von Top Studenten aus aller Welt, gebündelt in einem absolut genialen System - einfach wie das 1x1. Wie auch Du systematisch Bestnoten auf Knopfdruck erzielst, erfährst Du in diesem Praxis-Ratgeber.

Student success is the heartbeat of any educational institution, a compass guiding the efforts of educators, parents, and stakeholders. It encompasses academic achievement, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills. The topics of building strong bonds, united vision, celebration, clear communication, values integration, leadership modeling, policy involvement, and continuous improvement collectively form a rich tapestry that not only fosters a positive school culture but also lays the foundation for understanding and nurturing student success.

A very brief guide to improving your ability to tell your story during the admissions interview. This book specifically speaks to pre-health students.