Thriving in college and beyond
Subtitle: research-based strategies for academic success and personal development
By: Joseph B. Cuseo, Viki Sox Fecas, Aaron Thompson ; with foreword by Mary Stuart Hunter.
Contributors: Fecas, Viki Sox.; Thompson, Aaron, Ph. D.
Publisher: Kendall/Hunt
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Dubuque, Iowa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9780757539985
Subjects: College student orientation; Academic achievement; Motivation in education
Other titles: Thriving in college & beyond
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 465-488) and  index.
Table of contents: title: Touching all the bases : an overview and preview of the most powerful principles of college success; title: The value of liberal arts and general education : how the college experience develops you as a whole person and improves your total quality of life; title: Educational planning and decision making : making wise choices about your college courses and major; title: Strategic learning : applying research on human learning and the human brain to acquire knowledge effectively and comprehend it deeply; title: Improving memory and test performance : strategies for remembering what you have learned and demonstrating what you know; title: Higher-level thinking : moving beyond basic knowledge and comprehension to higher levels of critical and creative thinking; title: Three key academic skills : research, writing, and speaking; title: Diversity : appreciating the value of human differences for enhancing learning and personal development; title: Finding a path to your future profession : career exploration, preparation, and development; title: Life-management skills : managing time and money; title: Interpersonal relationships : communicating and relating effectively to others; title: Health and Wellness : the physical dimension; title: Health and Wellness : mental and spiritual dimensions; title: Epilogue : thriving in college & beyond - a matter of principles and character.