University of Michigan Press, 2005 eISBN: 978-0-472-02189-5 | Paper: 978-0-472-03035-4 Library of Congress Classification LB2343.3.S343 2005 Dewey Decimal Classification 378.198
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ABOUT THIS BOOK
Practical advice on every aspect of campus life for students headed off to college
What educators and students have to say about David Schoem's College Knowledge:
"David Schoem is a devoted teacher. He recognizes the challenges of preparing to be a responsible, compassionate, successful adult in the twenty-first century. He has written a book that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of its readers."
---Jeffrey Lehman, President, Cornell University
"College Knowledge is full of wise, straight-to-the-point guidance for success both in and out of the classroom. Every first-year student should read-a--nd heed---David Schoem's advice. Though written for students, parents of first-year students can learn from it, too!"
---Beverly Daniel Tatum, President, Spelman College
"College Knowledge is a deceptively straightforward guide appropriate for any student entering higher education. As both a parent and an educator, I highly recommend this sage, yet easy-to-digest guide as a must for the college-bound young adult."
---Pamela Horne, Director of Admissions, Michigan State University
"Professor Schoem's insights and encouragement helped me to create many of my most satisfying and lasting experiences during college. This book captures his infectious enthusiasm and will inspire readers to take risks in exploring all that college has to offer."
---Miriam Vogel, former Schoem student
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Top 10 Tips for College Success and Happiness
1. Believe in Yourself
2. Learn to Be a College Student: You're Not in High School Anymore
3. Get to Know Faculty
Dan Parker "Tutoring Is for A Students."
4. Get Involved and Be Engaged
5. Expand Your Comfort Zone
6. Develop Good Study Habits
7. Ask for Help
Katie Townsend "Help! I Can't Take Another Four Years of High School!"
8. Discover the Value of Challenging Ideas (Including Your Own)
9. Live a Balanced Life
10. Remember That Tomorrow Will Be Even Better Than Today
Who Am I? Discovering Yourself and Your Identity
11. Decide Who You Are--It's Your Life Now
12. Discover Your Values
13. Determine What You Like (and Dislike) in Life
Bobby Jackson "I've Got an Opinion about That."
14. Find Your Voice and Take a Stand
15. Learn to Enjoy Yourself, Learning, and the College Experience
16. Take (Safe) Risks
17. Make Quality Friendships
Jennifer Landers "Taming the Party Animal."
18. Rediscover Your Place in Your Family
19. Get Comfortable Being Alone
20. Fall in Love
Getting the Most out of College
21. Make Yourself a Part of the Scholarly Community
22. Think Critically
23. Ask Questions
John Wakefield "Is That Really True?"
24. Find Yourself a Mentor
25. Be Both a Thinker and an Activist
26. Pay Attention at Orientation
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27. Return to the Three Rs--Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic
LaShonda Williams "Make a Difference in the World!"
28. Manage Your Time Effectively
29. Participate in Learning Communities and Other Special Academic Programs
30. Visit Your Academic Advisor Often
Faculty and Classes
31. Choose Good Teachers over Good Class Topics
32. Pursue Your Intellectual Passions
33. Make Intellectual Connections among Courses
Angela Nelson "You Mean I Can Take a Class That I'm Interested In?"
34. Go to Office Hours and Get to Know Your Instructors
35. Become Skilled at Different Ways of Knowing
36. Take Small Classes and Seminars
37. Participate in Undergraduate Research Programs
38. Take a Course Pass/Fail
39. Consider an Independent Study Course
40. Go to Class on Time (and Other Rules of the Classroom)
41. Read the Reading Assignments
42. Don't Fall Behind: Learn to Be Both the Tortoise and the Hare
Neal Patel "I've Got So Much Free Time!"
43. Think Sensibly and Strategically about Grades
44. Don't Freak Out over Finals
45. Be Intellectually Honest: Don't Cheat
Expanding Your Social Boundaries
46. Take Responsibility for the World around You
47. Withhold Assumptions about People
48. Participate in Intergroup Dialogue
Bill Walters "Stepping Outside My World"
49. Examine Your Social Identity
50. Do Community Service
51. Participate in Alternative Spring Break
52. Collaborate with Your Peers
53. Learn a Second (or Third) Language
54. Study Abroad
Bess Sims "Crossing the Economic Divide"
55. Take Democracy Seriously: Participate Actively in Civic Life
56. Think about Social Justice
57. Be a Boundary-Crosser
Campus Life
58. Learn Outside the Classroom
59. Get Along with Your Roommate
60. Enjoy Life in the Residence Hall
Edgar Hernandez "Vote for Me! Your Next President of the United States!"
61. Join Campus Organizations and Participate in Campus Activities
62. Go to Lectures, Museums, Workshops, Talks, and Concerts
63. Stay Involved in Campus Life as a Commuter Student
64. Take Full Advantage of Learning Opportunities as a Commuter Student
65. Develop Leadership Skills
Sam Robbins "I Wish I Didn't Have to Live at Home."
66. Explore Religion, Spirituality, and a Life of Commitment
67. Consider Whether Fraternities and Sororities Are for You
68. Get around Town without a Car
Health and Safety
69. Live a Well-Rounded Life
70. Take Care of Your Soul
71. Get Away from Campus during the Semester
Lauren Goldstein "Turn the Page on Today's Disaster."
72. Go to Sleep If You're Tired
73. Exercise and Play Sports
74. Limit Your All-Nighters
75. Be Safe in Sex
76. Control Your Alcohol Use and Don't Use Drugs
77. Lock Your Door and Don't Walk Home Alone at Night
Sylvia Rodriguez "No, Thanks. I'll Pass on That."
78. Know How to Get Out of Dangerous Situations
79. Get Help in Case of Emergencies
80. Visit the Counseling and Health Centers
Family, Finances, and the Details of Daily Life
81. Write Home: Ask for Care Packages
82. Make Your First Visit Home a Good Experience
83. Keep Your High School Friends but Invest in New College Friendships
Deanna Newman "Should I Visit My Family before Thanksgiving Vacation?"
84. Make Friends with Staff in the Financial Aid Office
85. Be Careful Using Credit Cards
86. Balance Your Checkbook
87. Get a Job
88. Pick Up after Yourself: Do Your Own Laundry
Tony Mancuso "Why Do They Charge So Much Interest?"
89. Show Up to Class
90. Use a Planner
91. Love Your Laptop
Looking beyond the First Year
92. Identify Faculty Who Will Write Recommendation Letters for You
93. Explore Possible Majors
94. Avoid the Sophomore Slump
Cynthia Kingston "What Should I Be When I Grow Up?"
95. Spend Your Summer Productively
96. Investigate Internships
97. Graduate in Four Years or as Quickly Thereafter as Possible
98. If Necessary, Look into Transferring to Another College
Robert Chen "Would You Be Willing to Write a Reference Letter for Me?"
99. Take a Summer Vacation
100. Investigate Possible Career Choices
101. Remember Your College Accomplishments
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University of Michigan Press, 2005 eISBN: 978-0-472-02189-5 Paper: 978-0-472-03035-4
Practical advice on every aspect of campus life for students headed off to college
What educators and students have to say about David Schoem's College Knowledge:
"David Schoem is a devoted teacher. He recognizes the challenges of preparing to be a responsible, compassionate, successful adult in the twenty-first century. He has written a book that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of its readers."
---Jeffrey Lehman, President, Cornell University
"College Knowledge is full of wise, straight-to-the-point guidance for success both in and out of the classroom. Every first-year student should read-a--nd heed---David Schoem's advice. Though written for students, parents of first-year students can learn from it, too!"
---Beverly Daniel Tatum, President, Spelman College
"College Knowledge is a deceptively straightforward guide appropriate for any student entering higher education. As both a parent and an educator, I highly recommend this sage, yet easy-to-digest guide as a must for the college-bound young adult."
---Pamela Horne, Director of Admissions, Michigan State University
"Professor Schoem's insights and encouragement helped me to create many of my most satisfying and lasting experiences during college. This book captures his infectious enthusiasm and will inspire readers to take risks in exploring all that college has to offer."
---Miriam Vogel, former Schoem student
TABLE OF CONTENTS
\1h\ Contents \xt\
\Designer: keep detailed contents\
\comp: insert page numbers in page proof\
The Top 10 Tips for College Success and Happiness
1. Believe in Yourself
2. Learn to Be a College Student: You're Not in High School Anymore
3. Get to Know Faculty
Dan Parker "Tutoring Is for A Students."
4. Get Involved and Be Engaged
5. Expand Your Comfort Zone
6. Develop Good Study Habits
7. Ask for Help
Katie Townsend "Help! I Can't Take Another Four Years of High School!"
8. Discover the Value of Challenging Ideas (Including Your Own)
9. Live a Balanced Life
10. Remember That Tomorrow Will Be Even Better Than Today
Who Am I? Discovering Yourself and Your Identity
11. Decide Who You Are--It's Your Life Now
12. Discover Your Values
13. Determine What You Like (and Dislike) in Life
Bobby Jackson "I've Got an Opinion about That."
14. Find Your Voice and Take a Stand
15. Learn to Enjoy Yourself, Learning, and the College Experience
16. Take (Safe) Risks
17. Make Quality Friendships
Jennifer Landers "Taming the Party Animal."
18. Rediscover Your Place in Your Family
19. Get Comfortable Being Alone
20. Fall in Love
Getting the Most out of College
21. Make Yourself a Part of the Scholarly Community
22. Think Critically
23. Ask Questions
John Wakefield "Is That Really True?"
24. Find Yourself a Mentor
25. Be Both a Thinker and an Activist
26. Pay Attention at Orientation
\comp: set apostrophes in next line\
27. Return to the Three Rs--Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic
LaShonda Williams "Make a Difference in the World!"
28. Manage Your Time Effectively
29. Participate in Learning Communities and Other Special Academic Programs
30. Visit Your Academic Advisor Often
Faculty and Classes
31. Choose Good Teachers over Good Class Topics
32. Pursue Your Intellectual Passions
33. Make Intellectual Connections among Courses
Angela Nelson "You Mean I Can Take a Class That I'm Interested In?"
34. Go to Office Hours and Get to Know Your Instructors
35. Become Skilled at Different Ways of Knowing
36. Take Small Classes and Seminars
37. Participate in Undergraduate Research Programs
38. Take a Course Pass/Fail
39. Consider an Independent Study Course
40. Go to Class on Time (and Other Rules of the Classroom)
41. Read the Reading Assignments
42. Don't Fall Behind: Learn to Be Both the Tortoise and the Hare
Neal Patel "I've Got So Much Free Time!"
43. Think Sensibly and Strategically about Grades
44. Don't Freak Out over Finals
45. Be Intellectually Honest: Don't Cheat
Expanding Your Social Boundaries
46. Take Responsibility for the World around You
47. Withhold Assumptions about People
48. Participate in Intergroup Dialogue
Bill Walters "Stepping Outside My World"
49. Examine Your Social Identity
50. Do Community Service
51. Participate in Alternative Spring Break
52. Collaborate with Your Peers
53. Learn a Second (or Third) Language
54. Study Abroad
Bess Sims "Crossing the Economic Divide"
55. Take Democracy Seriously: Participate Actively in Civic Life
56. Think about Social Justice
57. Be a Boundary-Crosser
Campus Life
58. Learn Outside the Classroom
59. Get Along with Your Roommate
60. Enjoy Life in the Residence Hall
Edgar Hernandez "Vote for Me! Your Next President of the United States!"
61. Join Campus Organizations and Participate in Campus Activities
62. Go to Lectures, Museums, Workshops, Talks, and Concerts
63. Stay Involved in Campus Life as a Commuter Student
64. Take Full Advantage of Learning Opportunities as a Commuter Student
65. Develop Leadership Skills
Sam Robbins "I Wish I Didn't Have to Live at Home."
66. Explore Religion, Spirituality, and a Life of Commitment
67. Consider Whether Fraternities and Sororities Are for You
68. Get around Town without a Car
Health and Safety
69. Live a Well-Rounded Life
70. Take Care of Your Soul
71. Get Away from Campus during the Semester
Lauren Goldstein "Turn the Page on Today's Disaster."
72. Go to Sleep If You're Tired
73. Exercise and Play Sports
74. Limit Your All-Nighters
75. Be Safe in Sex
76. Control Your Alcohol Use and Don't Use Drugs
77. Lock Your Door and Don't Walk Home Alone at Night
Sylvia Rodriguez "No, Thanks. I'll Pass on That."
78. Know How to Get Out of Dangerous Situations
79. Get Help in Case of Emergencies
80. Visit the Counseling and Health Centers
Family, Finances, and the Details of Daily Life
81. Write Home: Ask for Care Packages
82. Make Your First Visit Home a Good Experience
83. Keep Your High School Friends but Invest in New College Friendships
Deanna Newman "Should I Visit My Family before Thanksgiving Vacation?"
84. Make Friends with Staff in the Financial Aid Office
85. Be Careful Using Credit Cards
86. Balance Your Checkbook
87. Get a Job
88. Pick Up after Yourself: Do Your Own Laundry
Tony Mancuso "Why Do They Charge So Much Interest?"
89. Show Up to Class
90. Use a Planner
91. Love Your Laptop
Looking beyond the First Year
92. Identify Faculty Who Will Write Recommendation Letters for You
93. Explore Possible Majors
94. Avoid the Sophomore Slump
Cynthia Kingston "What Should I Be When I Grow Up?"
95. Spend Your Summer Productively
96. Investigate Internships
97. Graduate in Four Years or as Quickly Thereafter as Possible
98. If Necessary, Look into Transferring to Another College
Robert Chen "Would You Be Willing to Write a Reference Letter for Me?"
99. Take a Summer Vacation
100. Investigate Possible Career Choices
101. Remember Your College Accomplishments
REQUEST ACCESSIBLE FILE
If you are a student who cannot use this book in printed form, BiblioVault may be able to supply you
with an electronic file for alternative access.
Please have the accessibility coordinator at your school fill out this form.