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9780944227381

The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success

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  • ISBN13:

    9780944227381

  • ISBN10:

    0944227384

  • Edition: 6th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-07-01
  • Publisher: Practical Psychology Press
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Summary

Whether enrolling in college for the first time or returning after an extended absence, this motivational guide provides adult students with a wealth of practical guidance. This thorough handbook explores not only how to succeed academically while balancing family, work, and other important responsibilities, but also addresses how students can learn to confront their fears, increase their self-confidence and resiliency, and create support groups. Containing essential information on financing education through loans, grants, and scholarships as well as practical tips for managing time, preparing for tests, taking effective notes, and using internet resources, this one-stop reference also includes action review checklists.

Author Biography

Al Siebert, PhD, is the author of award-winning The Resiliency Advantage and The Survivor Personality and the coauthor of Student Success: How to Succeed in College and Still Have Time for Your Friends. He has taught adult education classes and management psychology for more than 30 years at Portland State University. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Mary Karr, MS, formerly taught communications at Portland State University and was an adjunct professor at Marylhurst University who created and taught the first online credit course on listening in the nation. She lives in Fairview, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Lots of Help is Availablep. 1
Fears and Concerns: How to Confront and Overcome Themp. 9
How to Choose Your Program, Get Financial Help, and Become Orientedp. 19
Actions That Lead to Success in Collegep. 33
Online Learningp. 41
The Best Way to Studyp. 48
How to Get High Grades on Testsp. 65
How to Write Excellent Papersp. 81
Learning Styles and Teaching Styles: How to Influence Instructorsp. 91
How to Gain Support and Encouragement from Your Familyp. 103
How to Balance Going to College with Workingp. 113
How to Handle Pressure Wellp. 119
Resiliency in a World of Non-Stop Changep. 128
Resources and Selected Readingp. 144
Online Resourcesp. 149
Indexp. 154
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