Student Success: Resources

Real-world advice for first-generation college students FROM first-generation college graduates. Each author understands the challenges of being the first person in your entire family to attend college. This book is full of practical, common sense advice that will save you both time and money because it was gained through the struggles and challenges overcome by first-generation students. A must have for any first-generation student or for any college student whose parents have been out of school for more than 10 years.

This updated and expanded third edition of College Rules! reveals strategies that aren't taught in lectures, including how to: Study smarter--not harder, plan a manageable course schedule, master e-learning technologies, interact effectively with profs, become a research pro--at the library and online, organize killer study groups, feel engaged--even in "yawn" courses, survive the stresses of exam week, succeed even as an alternative or adult student, set yourself up for stellar recommendations.

Covering understanding, innovation, creativity, and collaboration and teamwork, this practical guide introduces readers to the actual science of learning. It uses demonstrations to help students understand how recommended techniques actually work and short format and action lists to show them how to apply the science to their own learning.

Along with highly practical guidance on traditional learning skills, The Guide to Learning and Study Skills provides guidance for students on learning in a blended environment; the increased use of personal and professional development planning, continuing professional development and work-based learning.

A self-evaluative tool for students to augment their study skills and to maximize their learning efficiency. The study guide addresses multiple aspects of student learning, including time management, reading comprehension, information retention, note taking, paper writing, and timed testing.

The Secrets of College Success combines easy-to-follow tips that really work with insider information that few professors are willing to reveal. The over 800 tips in this book will show you how to: Pick courses and choose a major, manage your time and develop college-level study skills, get on top of the core requirements, get good grades and avoid stress, interact effectively with the professor, match college and career, and more.