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1) The secret syllabus: a guide to the unwritten rules of college success

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"The unwritten rules of success that every student must follow to thrive in collegeThe Secret Syllabus equips students with the tools they need to succeed, illuminating the secret rules and important lessons not included in the official curriculum. Left to figure out on their own how the academic world works, students frequently stumble, underperform, and miss opportunities. Without a Plan A, too many miss out on the full, rich experience available...

2) How to college: what to know before you go (and when you're there)

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Brenner, Andrea

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"The first practical guide of its kind that helps students transition smoothly from high school to college. The transition from high school--and home--to college can be stressful. Students and parents often arrive on campus unprepared for what college is really like. Academic standards and expectations are different from high school; families aren't present to serve as 'scaffolding' for students; and first-years have to do what they call 'adulting.'...

3) The Freshman Survival Guide: Soulful Advice for Studying, Socializing, and Everything In Between

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Bradbury-Haehl, Nora

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A completely revised and updated values-based guide to navigating the first year of college that speaks to college students in their own language and offers practical tools that readers need to keep from drinking, sleeping, or skipping their way out of college.
In the four years since its initial publication, The Freshman Survival Guide has helped thousands of first year students make a successful transition to college life. However,...

4) deans list ten strategies for college success

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5) Naked roommate: and 107 other issues you might run into in college

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Cohen, Harlan

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Hundreds of thousands of students agree, The Naked Roommate is the #1 go-to guide for your very best college experience!

From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at EVERYTHING you need to know about college (but never knew you needed to know).

This essential, fully updated edition is packed with real-life advice on everything from managing money to managing

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6) The infographic guide to college: a visual reference for everything you need to know

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Garcia, Diane

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College survival just got graphic! There's so much more to college than course guides and picking your dorm. From doing your own laundry to making friends to scoring a job and staying healthy, there's no shortage of things to figure out! No need to panic. The Infographic guide to college has you covered with illustrated, realistic advice on how to: avoid the freshman 15, ace your exams, declare a major, master study habits, get around town, get along...

7) Self-care for college students: from orientation to graduation, 150+ easy ways to stay happy, healthy, and stress-free

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Dellitt, Julia

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"The secret to making sure your college years are the best of your life is making time for self-care. If you've been working for hours on your latest paper, take a walk around campus to get moving. If you're feeling tired after a long week of classes and activities, give yourself permission to say no to those Friday night plans and take a relaxing evening for yourself. Self-Care for College Students offers suggestions that help you tackle every aspect...

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9) The college wellness guide

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Barneson, Casey Rowley

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"An innovative new book that provides a mix of information, resources, and self-assessment activities to help students reach and maintain their overall health. The book includes: information on how to assess your college fit academically and socio-emotionally, self-assessment activities that students can use to ID their specific stressors and ways to alleviate those issues, sections on physical, mental, and social wellness, each with data-backed insights...

10) college rules how to study survive and succeed in

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11) put college to work how to use college to the full

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12) The her campus guide to college life: how to manage relationships, stay safe and healthy, handle stress, and have the best years of your life!

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Lewis, Stephanie Kaplan

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"From dating to internships--everything you need to know about collegeGet ready for the best years of your life! Written by the experts behind Her Campus, this college guide is bursting with insider tips to help you navigate classes, relationships, and all your extracurriculars--including parties and Greek life. Whether you're a seasoned upperclassman or are starting freshman year in just a few months, you'll learn how to: Bond with your roommate...

13) How to survive your freshman year

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"The work is a compilation of advice and stories from hundreds of students at more than 100 colleges across the US, regarding all the important aspects of life as a first-year college student, based on interviews with those students. Topics covered include: leaving home, dormitory life, studying, choosing classes and majors, fraternities, extra-curricular activities, campus food, etc. The work also includes short "expert articles" written by professionals...