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Index
Acknowledgements
Table Of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Why This Book Was Written and How It Relates to Today’s Environment
Introduction
How the Book Is Organized and What Readers Can Expect to Learn
Transitioning from High School to College
CHAPTER 1: Little Man, Big Campus
New Freedom Equals New Responsibility
Setting Goals and Staying Focused
Creating Your Own Mission Statement
Size Does Matter
CHAPTER 2: Shipping Out: Leaving Home
Saying Goodbye
Packing
CHAPTER 3: Home Again
Holidays
Care Packages
Weekend Visits
Spring Break
Study
CHAPTER 4: A Major Issue
Undeclared
If You Are Sure About Your Major
Advisement
Does It Truly Matter Anyway?
Before Classes Begin
Minors and Double Majors
CHAPTER 5: Fully Loaded: Scheduling Classes
Course Catalog
Creating a Mock Schedule
Registering for Classes
Preparing for Your First Day of Class
CHAPTER 6: The College Professor: A Whole New Species of Teacher
Get to Know Each Professor
Get on Your Professor’s Good Side
Teacher’s Assistants (TAs)
Language Barriers
Understanding Academic Titles
CHAPTER 7: Old Study Habits Die Hard (Making the Grade)
Good Habits Start in the Classroom
Study Time
Study Environment
Where to Turn When You Are Struggling
Time Management
Friends
CHAPTER 8: Dorm Life
Decorating Your Tissue Box, or, Dorm Room
Dorm Room Rules
Cleaning
Laundry
Dorm Activities
CHAPTER 9: Am I Rooming with an Ax Murderer?
Roommate Questionnaires
After You Know Your Roommate
Getting to Know Each Other
Set Some Ground Rules
Not Too Close
CHAPTER 10: Parties, Drinking, and Morals
Not Quite Legal
Follow Beer Commercial Advice
One Drink Each Hour
The Morning After: Hangovers
Poisoning and Alcoholism
Beer Bellies
Types of Parties
Safety at Parties
Drugs
CHAPTER 11: Dating
Take it Slow
Girls Only
High School Sweethearts
The Meeting
Getting the First Date
Making the Move
Dating Wrap-Up
CHAPTER 12: Risky Business: Sex
Playing it Safe
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Pregnancy
Date Rape
Health
CHAPTER 13: Packing It On: Healthy Advice
The Freshman 15
Eating Healthy
Fad Dieting
Exercise
Avoiding Illness
CHAPTER 14: Sneezes, Sniffles, and Coughs
Medical Supplies
Getting Medical Attention
Involvement
CHAPTER 15: Getting Involved
Student Government
Specialty Clubs and Organizations
Service-Oriented Groups
Religious Organizations
Cultural Organizations
Student Activities Office
Attendee
CHAPTER 16: It is All Greek to You
Pros of the Greek Life
Cons of the Greek Life
Making the Decision
Finances
CHAPTER 17: Watch your Assets: Budgeting and Finances
Checking and Savings Accounts
Check Cards/Debit Cards
Small, Large, and Online Banks
Account at Home
Credit Cards
Budgeting
Your Credit Score
Paying for College
Planning for Your Future
CHAPTER 18: The Balancing Act: Work and College
Work-study Programs and On-Campus Jobs
Off-Campus Jobs
Internships
The Juggling Act
Other Options
Graduation
CHAPTER 19: Three Years to Go
Plan Ahead
Make Goals
Words of Encouragement
CHAPTER 20: Getting to Graduation
Final Words
APPENDIX A: Checklists, Questionnaires, and More
Roommate Questionnaire
APPENDIX B: Experts’ Biographies
APPENDIX C: Resources
Helpful Web sites
Glossary of College Terms
Bibliography
Books
Web sites
Author Biography
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