Neenah Public Library

The freshman survival guide, soulful advice for studying, socializing, and everything in between, Nora Bradbury-Haehl and Bill McGarvey

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. [276]-283)

no index present

non fiction

The freshman survival guide

bibliography

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Nora Bradbury-Haehl and Bill McGarvey

soulful advice for studying, socializing, and everything in between

"This book offers you the tools and accumulated wisdom of hundreds of students, administrators, professors, counselors, and campus ministers to help you take advantage of the options in front of you and make good decisions in the years ahead. ... Ultimately, ... [this book] has been generated for students by students."--Introduction, p. xii-xiii

Be generous with your friendship but stingy with your trust -- Living with a weirdo and other roommate issues -- For the first few weeks, live like a monk -- I miss my old life! -- Dealing with differences -- Sex and the university : sex, dating, and relationships -- Who are you? -- Real stats and strategies on mental health -- Being a seeker -- Go to class! -- How to be a college student : studying and time management -- Procrastination : are you earning your BA or your IM? -- The care and feeding of the college professor -- The fastest way to an A -- Online is forever -- Get involved... but not too involved -- "Growing up" your religion -- Help is all around -- Am I safe? : don't be paranoid, just be smart -- Too much of a dangerous thing : alcohol and drugs on campus -- To keep your act together, HALT -- How not to be gross -- There's no Vitamin C in orange soda, and Doritos aren't a food group -- In case of emergency -- Overwhelmed yet? : don't despair