Coping with College: A Guide for Academic Success (2nd Edition)

Brief enough to fit a busy schedule, this valuable guide offers a wealth of practical suggestions for achieving personal and academic success in college. The book begins by teaching you how to avoid common problems and pitfalls you may experience during your transition to college; then it helps you develop study strategies for your personal learning style. This book covers the skills you need on the journey of college success. It will help you: Overcome procrastination Minimize disruptions while you study Meet deadlines more easily Understand your learning style Develop your vocabulary Overcome test anxiety and stress Improve your memory Become your own advocate Develop better relationships with your professors--even in large classes Visit our Student Success SuperSite at www.prenhall.com/success Features include: Majors Exploration Career Advice Web Links Tips from Successful Students Student Bulletin Boards Faculty ResourcesAlice L. Hamachek is the author of 'Coping with College: A Guide for Academic Success (2nd Edition)', published 2001 under ISBN 9780130893024 and ISBN 0130893021.