The Everything College Survival Book

by Malone, Michael S.

• ISBN13: 9781593373344
• ISBN10: 1593373341
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-01
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

Readers learn to- Pack for the big move away from home- Manage their money- Make new friends- Balance academic and social life

Table of Contents

Top Ten Things to Do During Your First Year of College	x
Introduction	xi
Financing Your Education	1	(12)
Financial Aid Offices and Forms	2	(1)
Searching for Grants and Scholarships	3	(1)
Maintaining Grants and Scholarships	4	(1)
Leadership Development Awards	5	(1)
Community Group Awards	6	(1)
Work-Study Aid	7	(1)
Loans	8	(2)
Cost Versus Value	10	(3)
Before Heading to Campus	13	(10)
Bills and Financial Materials	14	(1)
Insurance and Health Information	15	(1)
Housing Decisions	16	(2)
Orientation Materials	18	(2)
Who to Call with Questions	20	(1)
Friends and Family	21	(2)
Taking Control of Personal Finances	23	(16)
Cash, Credit, or Check	24	(1)
Credit Cards: Pros and Cons	25	(1)
Finding a Local Bank	26	(2)
ATMs	28	(1)
Living on a Budget	29	(1)
Big Purchases	30	(5)
The Important Details	35	(4)
So Much Stuff, So Little Space	39	(12)
Packing for a College Room	40	(1)
Toiletries and Medications	41	(2)
Clothing	43	(2)
Music, Movies, and Equipment	45	(2)
A Touch of Home	47	(1)
Bringing It Back Again	48	(3)
Choosing Courses and a Major	51	(12)
Advisement	52	(1)
A Balanced Schedule	53	(1)
Personal Patterns and Preferences	54	(1)
Core Requirements	55	(1)
When and How to Declare a Major	56	(2)
Minors and Dual Majors	58	(1)
Study Abroad Opportunities	59	(4)
Traveling to and from Campus	63	(12)
Your Car, Your Responsibility	64	(2)
Ride Boards	66	(1)
Airlines	67	(2)
Trains and Buses	69	(1)
Academic and Holiday Calendars	70	(1)
Staying Late on Campus	71	(4)
Establishing Residence in a New Place	75	(14)
Residence Halls	76	(1)
Apartments	77	(3)
Getting Around Town	80	(2)
Campus Safety	82	(1)
Homesickness and Stress	83	(2)
Depression	85	(1)
A New Relationship with Your Parents	86	(3)
Roommates	89	(12)
Roommate Selection	90	(2)
Initial Expectations	92	(1)
Making Contact	93	(2)
Roommate Agreements	95	(1)
Managing Conflicts	96	(2)
Room Changes	98	(1)
Lasting Relationships	99	(2)
Clean Room, Clear Mind	101	(12)
Keeping a Clean Room	102	(1)
College Clothing	103	(1)
Laundry Basics	104	(3)
Laundry Security	107	(2)
Stains and Other Crises	109	(2)
Ironing	111	(2)
The Freshman Fifteen	113	(12)
A Healthy Diet	114	(2)
Frugal Eating	116	(2)
Eating Disorders	118	(2)
Smart Snacks	120	(1)
Resisting Temptation	121	(1)
Healthy Exercise	122	(3)
Time Management	125	(14)
Start with the Big Stuff	126	(2)
Wants Versus Needs	128	(4)
Trading Time Blocks	132	(1)
Combining Tasks	133	(1)
Planners and Calendars	134	(2)
Cramming Warning	136	(3)
New Friends and Activities	139	(14)
Where to Meet People	140	(4)
The Activities Fair	144	(1)
How to Choose	145	(2)
Local Attractions	147	(1)
A Relationship with Your RA	148	(1)
Avoiding the Extremes	149	(4)
Athletics	153	(12)
Varsity Level	154	(3)
Intramurals	157	(1)
Clubs	158	(1)
Physical Education Classes	159	(1)
Going Solo	160	(2)
Spectator Sports	162	(3)
Winter and Spring Breaks	165	(12)
Returning to Your Old Job	166	(1)
Visiting New Friends	167	(2)
Spring Break Packages	169	(1)
Read the Fine Print	170	(2)
Alternate Spring Break Experiences	172	(1)
Why Study During Break?	173	(1)
Quick Trips	174	(3)
Campus Involvement	177	(16)
Student Governance	178	(1)
Programming and Activities Boards	179	(1)
Religious and Cultural Organizations	180	(2)
Service Organizations	182	(1)
Greek Life	183	(4)
Learning Communities	187	(1)
Special Interest Groups	188	(2)
Finding Your Place	190	(3)
A Safe and Successful Social Life	193	(18)
Parties	194	(3)
Personal Safety	197	(2)
Finding Love	199	(2)
Dating	201	(2)
Sex	203	(2)
Alcohol and Other Drugs	205	(6)
The Art and Science of Studying	211	(16)
Preparation from Day One	212	(1)
Attendance and Seating	213	(2)
Lectures and Note-Taking	215	(2)
Effective Reading	217	(1)
Study Groups	218	(2)
Flashcards, Mnemonics, and Other Tricks	220	(1)
Talking to Professors	221	(2)
Taking Tests	223	(4)
Research and Term Papers	227	(12)
Choosing a Topic	228	(1)
Outlines	229	(1)
Getting Help from Your Professor	230	(1)
Research	231	(3)
Where to Start Writing	234	(1)
Saving Your Work	235	(1)
Polishing a Rough Draft	236	(1)
Writing Centers and Proofreaders	236	(3)
Final Exams	239	(12)
Exam Format	240	(4)
A Quick Guide to Studying	244	(1)
Review Sessions	245	(1)
Study Blocks	246	(2)
Practice Tests	248	(1)
Physical Preparation	249	(2)
Internships and Summer Jobs	251	(10)
Make Meaningful Money	252	(1)
Professors as Resources	253	(1)
Career Center	254	(1)
Alumni Office	255	(2)
Professional Organizations	257	(1)
Reflections on Your Experience	258	(3)
Right Plan, Wrong School?	261	(10)
Why Transfer	262	(1)
How to Transfer	263	(2)
Keeping Grants and Scholarships	265	(1)
Starting Anew with an Advantage	266	(1)
Staying in Touch with Professors	267	(1)
Maintaining Friendships	268	(3)
Happily Ever Alumni	271
Lifelong Affiliation	272	(1)
Continuing Career Services	273	(1)
Making Donations	274	(1)
Providing Internships	275	(1)
Alumni Clubs	276	(1)
Class Reunions and Alumni Publications	277	(2)
Appendix Internet Resources for College Students	279	(5)
Index	284