The authors have written the book not only for traditional on-campus students but also for the growing number of part-timers, parents, working students, commuters, and other nontraditional students. The book provides a practical philosophy based on action. The book's goal is to help students be the best in college by showing students how to master the academic and personal skills needed to succeed in higher education--how to manage their time, improve their reading and note-taking skills, handle finances, work toward their career goals, and so on.

About the Authors

Preface

Part 1 Academic Success Strategies

1 Developing Staying Power for Lifetime Success: Nothing Takes the Place of Persistence

2 Becoming a Mindful Learner & Thinker: Active Learning & Critical & Creative Thinking

3 Mastering Information Literacy: Campus Resources, Community Resources, Computers, & Communications

4 Learning Styles & Memory:Remembering for Results

5 Time Management as a Learned Skill: Setting Daily Tasks from Life Goals

6 Reading: Training for Retaining

7 Managing Lectures: Note Taking, Class Discussion,& Instructor Relations

8 Exams: Taking Tests with Confidence & Integrity

9 Writing & Speaking: Making Powerful Written & Oral Presentations

Part 2 Personal Success Strategies

10 Health & Wealth: Managing Stress, Wellness, & Money

11 Diversity & Relationships: Succeeding with the People in Your Life

12 Majors & Careers: Determining Your Future

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Glossary/Index