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Dedication
About the Authors
Dave Dillon; Linda Bruce Hill; Alise Lamoreaux; Phyllis Nissila; and Thomas Priester
Foreword
Amy Hofer; James Glapa-Grossklag; and T Ford
Preface
Alise Lamoreaux; Thomas Priester; and Dave Dillon
What to Expect for the Student
Acknowledgements
Thomas Priester; Phyllis Nissila; and Dave Dillon
Introduction
Alise Lamoreaux
1. Chapter 1: Passion
2. Chapter 2: What’s College For?
Alise Lamoreaux and Dave Dillon
3. Chapter 3: Words of Wisdom: The Student Experience
Kristen Mruk
4. Chapter 4: Choosing A College To Attend
5. Chapter 5: Words of Wisdom: Practice, Practice, Practice
Dr. Kristine Duffy
6. Chapter 6: Evolution To College: Becoming A College Student
7. Chapter 7: Speaking The Language of College
8. Chapter 8: Words of Wisdom: Why So Many Questions?
Fatima Rodriguez Johnson
9. Chapter 9: Planning A College Schedule
10. Chapter 10: Navigating The College Website
11. Chapter 11: Words of Wisdom: These Are the Best Years of Your Life
Sara Vacin
12. Chapter 12: Assessment Testing
13. Chapter 13: Words of Wisdom: With a Little Help from My Friends
Paulo Fernandes
14. Chapter 14: Time Management Theory
15. Chapter 15: Words of Wisdom: Time Is on Your Side
Christopher L. Hockey
16. Chapter 16: Time Management Reality
17. Chapter 17: World View and Self-Efficacy
Phyllis Nissila
18. Chapter 18: Procrastination
19. Chapter 19: Words of Wisdom: Can You Listen to Yourself?
Yuki Sasao
20. Chapter 20: The Basics of Study Skills
Dave Dillon and Phyllis Nissila
21. Chapter 21: Words of Wisdom: Thinking Critically and Creatively
Dr. Andrew Robert Baker
22. Chapter 22: Comprehending College Level Reading by Using the Reading Apprenticeship Approach
23. Chapter 23: Getting the Most Out of Your Textbooks
24. Chapter 24: Reading Textbooks
25. Chapter 25: Context Clues and Close Reading for Literature
26. Chapter 26: Preparation for Note-Taking
27. Chapter 27: Taking Notes in Class
28. Chapter 28: Memory
Phyllis Nissila and Dave Dillon
29. Chapter 29: Concentration and Distraction
30. Chapter 30: Pre- Mid- and Post-Test-Taking Strategies
31. Chapter 31: Test-Taking Strategy Specifics
32. Chapter 32: Words of Wisdom: Learn What You Don’t Want
Jamie Edwards
33. Chapter 33: The Big Picture
Lumen Learning and Linda Bruce Hill
34. Chapter 34: Career Paths
35. Chapter 35: Words of Wisdom: What Do You Enjoy Studying?
Dr. Patricia Munsch
36. Chapter 36: College Majors
37. Chapter 37: Professional Skill Building
38. Chapter 38: Career Development
39. Chapter 39: Words of Wisdom: Transferable
Vicki L. Brown
40. Chapter 40: Networking
41. Chapter 41: Words of Wisdom: It’s Like Online Dating
Jackie Vetrano
42. Chapter 42: Résumés and Cover Letters
43. Chapter 43: Interviewing
44. Chapter 44: Socializing
45. Chapter 45: Words of Wisdom: Fighting for My Future Now
Amie Bernstein
46. Chapter 46: Diversity and Accessibility
Lumen Learning; Linda Bruce Hill; and Dave Dillon
47. Chapter 47: Campus and Student Life
48. Chapter 48: Cultural Competency
49. Chapter 49: Nutrition
Lumen Learning and Dave Dillon
50. Chapter 50: Exercise
51. Chapter 51: Sleep
52. Chapter 52: Substance Abuse
Lumen Learning
53. Chapter 53: Stress
54. Chapter 54: Mental Health
55. Chapter 55: Words of Wisdom: Failure Is Not an Option
Nathan Wallace
56. Chapter 56: Sexual Health
57. Chapter 57: Safety
58. Chapter 58: Words of Wisdom: Something Was Different
Jacqueline Tiermini
59. Chapter 59: Beyond Tuition: Understanding College Expenses
60. Chapter 60: Hidden Money: Scholarships
61. Chapter 61: College Resources
62. Chapter 62: Conclusions
Dave Dillon and Thomas Priester
Appendix A Original Works
Appendix B Multimedia Links
Appendix C Commencement
Caleb Martinez; Pearl Lopez; and Steve Jobs and Dave Dillon
Appendix D Study Skills Assessment
Appendix E Recommended Reading and Films
Appendix F Resources for Educators
Version History
Accessibility Assessment
Glossary
Jeanne Hoover and Dave Dillon
In memory of Carole Ann Molyneaux Dillon. Thank you for everything Mom.
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