Full Description
Through a series of letters to college students, two former university presidents speak to the rich and varied purposes of college and how it prepares one to live a full and successful life.Letters to Students discusses the meaning of higher education for the individual and society, offering advice on navigating the college experience, on life and work, careers, the meaning of success, the role of creativity, leadership, citizenship, compassion, and leaving a legacy.
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
1. Living a Life of Success
2. Getting the Most Out of College
3. Finding and Using Your Voice
4. Don't Listen!
5. What So Great About the Liberal Arts?
6. Syllabus for Your Life
7. How Do We Know What We Think We Know?
8. Let Your Life Speak.
9. How Should I Serve Others?
10. Who Do You Want to Be?
11. Trust Yourself!
12. Choices and Decisions
13. Why Diversity Matters
14. What You Say Matters
15. Being an Effective Leader
16. Developing Leadership Skills
17. Finding and Feeding your Creativity
18. Finding the Job of the Future
19. Preparing for Work, Not Just a Job
20. What is Your Real Job?
21. Voting is an Act of Choice
22. Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
23. Acting as a Guest on the Planet
24. Being a Pilgrim in Life Not a Tourist
25. Change is the Only Constant
26. Mentors Matter
27. Being a Connoisseur of Knowledge.
28. Being Good Not Great
29. The Gift of a College Degree
30. Navigating the Passage Through College
About the Authors
