Crash Course For College Freshmen

By Mari Vinson

This is the ultimate crash course on everything you need to know about surviving and graduating from college. Tips on how to pay for school, study effectively, make new friends and stay in touch after graduation, are included. From start to finish, this book will give you a leg up on how to thrive during best years of your life!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mari Vinson
• Release date: Oct 18, 2010
• ISBN: 9781458083449

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CRASH COURSE FOR COLLEGE FRESHMEN

by

Mary Vinson

Smashwords Edition

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Crash Course For College Freshmen

Copyright © 2010 by Mary Vinson

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Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 – High School Vs. College

Chapter 2 – Decisions Before College

Chapter 3 – Paying For Your Education

Chapter 4 – Managing Your Budget

Chapter 5 – Choosing Your Major

Chapter 6 – Manage A Heavy Workload

Chapter 7 – Research and Test Taking

Chapter 8 – Life Beyond The Classroom

Chapter 9 – Greek Life

Chapter 10 – Athletics and Intramurals

Chapter 11 – Service & Special Interest Groups

Chapter 12 – Internships

Chapter 13 – Cherish Your Alma Mater

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Introduction

Congratulations! You have either finished or are about to finish your final year of high school. That diploma opens the gateway to four of the best years you will experience in your young life. You will meet new people, make friendships that last a lifetime, experience new adventures and partake in all the fun activities your campus has to offer.

That being said, you must also prepare to shift your high school mindset to a college mindset. This means managing a heavier workload, meeting the demands of professors, learning time management skills and studying for exams. You will also partake in class discussions, group projects, prepare