Title: The college woman's handbook /
Authors: Dobkin, Rachel.; Sippy, Shana.
Publisher: Workman Pub.,
Year: 1995
Subjects: Education; Women education; College student orientation United States Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Women Education (Higher) United States Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Women college students United States Life skills guides.; United States
Abstract: Comprehensive, passionate, detailed, up-to-date: like an Our Bodies, Our Selves for undergraduate and graduate women, The College Woman's Handbook gathers together a world of information and resources and organizes it in one accessible, 656-page reference. From managing everyday expenses, to health, sexuality and birth control, to career issues, it addresses the hundreds of specific needs, questions and concerns that college women have. Written by two recent Barnard graduates, Rachel Dobkin and Shana Sippy, here are thirty-one chapters to help college women educate themselves in and out of the classroom. There are chapters on Academics--how to choose a major and find a mentor, manage study time, and counter sexism in the classroom where male students are called on as much as 12 times more often then female students. On Money. On Living Spaces. On Travel and Study Abroad. On Wellness-common campus illnesses, body image and eating disorders. Plus religion, personal safety, activism and volunteerism, and more. Sidebars provide instant information to dozens of topics--government loans, dietary supplements, issues of campus confidentiality. And throughout, quotes from college women around the country enrich and enliven each subject. ... Publisher description.
Contents: The class system : courses, grades, and profs -- Burning the midnight oil : getting the work done -- Off the beaten track : less traditional educational opportunities -- Making the leap : transferring and graduate school -- The financial aid maze : paying for your education -- Money matters : managing your personal finances -- A room of your own : housing how-tos -- Working woman : jobs, internships, and careers -- The big three : nutrition, exercise, and sleep -- Staying healthy : prevention and remedies -- More than just the blues : mental health and therapy -- Real vs ideal : body image, dieting, and eating disorders -- Use and abuse : a rational look at alcohol and other drugs -- A friend in need : helping others through rough times -- Know your body : a few gynecological basics -- STDs, HIV, and AIDS : facing the facts -- Contraception and safer sex : playing it smart in risky times -- If you get pregnant : assessing your options -- Breaking down bias : prejudice, harassment, and discrimination -- Ending the silence : violence against women -- Safety first : at home and on the go -- Community and identity : finding your place -- Negotiating relationships : family, friends, and lovers -- Getting involved : lending a hand, taking a stand.