Full Description
As a lifelong teacher, Malcolm Gauld has watched thousands of kids go off to college. Some return to visit after their first year exuding the vibe of conquering heroes. Others look, well, pretty bummed out. This book offers a plan to help the new college student complete Year #1 as a member of the first group. With anecdotes from current college students and recent graduates, the book presents five simple rules: Rule #1: Go to Class - I've never known a kid who flunked out of college who attended all his or her classes. Rule #2: Study 3 Hours X 5 days per week - How to transition from homework to study. Rule #3: Commit to Something - Don't drown in free time. Here's how to stay afloat. Rule #4: Get a Mentor - How to set up a support system. Rule #5: Procrastination Kills - How to rise above. The book is a short, non-preachy, fun, and tad irreverent primer that can help you get off to a strong start toward the 'best four years of your life.'
Contents
Congratulations!!! (Mixed with a Few Words on Bullshit)
Introduction - What this book is. What this book is not.
Pop Quiz: What's 168?
Rule #1: Go To Class
Rule #2: Study
Rule #3: (Don't Just Sit There) Commit to Something
Rule #4: Get a Mentor
Rule #5: Procrastination Kills
Final Words From Elvis
Acknowledgments
Collegiate Assistance
