Full Description
The transition from high school to college can be difficult for many students. This book shares examples of situations that students might face during their transitions and ways in which teachers, parents, administrators, and mentors can help students prepare to handle similar occurrences. The book is intended to create opportunities for thoughtful dialogue and interactions with students in an effort to develop the skills needed to address minor and significant matters that result from the transition from high school to an institution of higher education.
Contents
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: TOP DOGS
CHAPTER 2: WE'RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE
CHAPTER 3: NOT MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
CHAPTER 4: THE "FRESHMAN FIFTEN" IN REVERSE
CHAPTER 5: THERE'S MO SUCH THING AS FREE LUNCH
CHAPTER 6: IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME
CHAPTER 7: THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
CHAPTER 8: THOSE WHO CAN, DO; THOSE WHO CAN'T TEACH
CHAPTER 9: I SING THEREFORE I AM
CHAPTER 10: WHAT'S WRONG WITH A MOBILE HOME?
CHAPTER 11: DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER
CHAPTER 12: THE DOG DAYS OF COLLEGE
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
