For many students, including academically gifted students, college is
a shock. They may have reached the goal of being admitted to the
college of their choice, but they’re no longer living at home,
unless they opt for a local college. This presents challenges in how
to care for themselves. Even good students are suddenly faced with a
level of competition they didn’t experience in high school. They
have to learn to navigate new rules of dealing with professors, and
the level of work required may be much more challenging.
The authors have
done a good job of trying to cover all the bases for freshmen from
managing money to living with a roommate and dealing with professors.
I’m not sure all students need this level of tutorial. Parents who have
been to college can fill students in on their experiences. However,
sometimes it’s easier to get information from a book than your
parents.
The book is easy to
read. The authors use a light touch that should be easy for students
to relate to. The book can also be a guide for finding answers when
actually in college. I recommend it for anyone with children
preparing for college. Give them a copy. They may take the advice
from the book more easily than from you.
I received this book
from St. Martin’s Press for this review.
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