Your College Experience : Strategies for Success

by Gardner; Jewler; Barefoot

• ISBN13: 9781413033779
• ISBN10: 1413033776
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-08
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's

Summary

This thoroughly updated edition of a pioneering classic combines proven material on timeless issues such as learning strategies, critical thinking, time management, relationships, and personal health with new information on cutting-edge trends, topics, and technology important to today's students. The text reflects a stronger focus on purpose, life planning, and practical career preparation, as well as integrated coverage of current technology. Each chapter includes a new portfolio component that combines these themes by encouraging you to electronically document your ideas and achievements, giving you practical computer experience while creating a valuable record to share with future employers. Real-life student profiles and abundant, engaging writing prompts help you to understand your own experiences in a broader context, while lists of relevant resources, on campus and online, offer support to help you deal with challenges and ultimately succeed in college.

Table of Contents

Exploring Your Purpose for Attending College

Managing Your Time and Money

How We Learn

Critical Thinking

Listening, Note-Taking, and Being Engaged in Class

Reading Strategies

Learning to Study, Comprehend, and Remember

Taking Exams and Tests

Effective Writing and Speaking

Research and College Libraries

Majors and Careers: Making the Right Choices

Relationships

Diversity: Appreciating Differences among Us

Staying Healthy

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