The complete guide to college success : what every student needs to know / Richard Newman.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Newman, Richard, 1969-
Language:English
Published: New York : New York University Press, [1995], ©1995.
Subjects:
College student orientation > United States.
College students > United States > Attitudes.
Study skills.
Physical Description:xiv, 329 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The power of belief
  • Courage: the foundation of college success
  • Taking risks
  • Overcoming college-related fears
  • Expanding your comfort zone
  • Diet and exercise
  • Entering the winner's circle
  • Choosing the right major and career
  • Goal setting
  • The art of making a great first impression
  • Reaching out : embracing new experiences, meeting new people, and getting involved on campus
  • Dating, relationships, and sex
  • Eight traits of expert conversationalists
  • Roommate dynamics
  • Becoming a leader among leaders
  • How to remember people's names
  • How to give dynamic presentations
  • Active listening
  • Effective note taking
  • Getting in the mood : how to psych yourself up for effective study sessions
  • Optimal studying
  • Getting the most out of reading
  • How to write A-grade papers
  • Time management
  • How to enhance your memory
  • How to ace your exams.