College Success Simplified
Publisher: Longman
Published: May 6, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780321127488
Subjects: Advice on careers & achieving success; Higher & further education; Language Arts & Disciplines; Education / Teaching; Textbooks; Language; Composition & Creative Writing - General; Education; Higher; Language Arts & Disciplines / Composition & Creative Writing; College student orientation; Study skills
Notes: CONTENTS:

Creating success in college -- The stress of a new situation  -- Quick and simple time management techniques -- Creating a positive attitude -- Getting ready-preparation for the first day of class -- The first day of class : tips for a successful day --  The second and third day of class -- Problem solving the unexpected -- End of the first week checklist -- Nonstop practice -- Remembering what you already know -- Remembering what you learn -- Communicating with your instructors -- Building relationships with your instructors -- Communicating in the classroom -- Bringing up your grade -- Getting help : finding tutors -- Using the library and internet -- Using computers -- Steps to increased self-confidence -- Positive self-affirmations : what to say when you talk to yourself -- Goal setting : another part of success -- Short and long term goals -- Measuring goals : using time limits  -- Rewarding yourself  -- Managing stress : the benefits of exercise -- Sleeping and taking naps -- Tips for worriers -- Taking time for you -- Learning styles inventory -- Characteristics of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modes -- Using multi-sensory learning -- Developing your style : combining V, A, and K modes -- Additional strategies -- Managing your time : why it's important -- Making your time count : determining your needs -- Setting up a schedule : how to follow it! The weekly schedule and daily list -- Procrastination : dealing with deadlines -- Prioritizing : the balancing act.
Longman Simplified