How to Become a Successful College Student - The Tools, Habits, and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness

This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success!

List of contents

Introduction 1. You Can Do It 2. Master the Fundamentals 3. Financial Literacy 101 4. Select a Major that Works for You 5. Reconsider Your High School Tactics 6. College Professors are Not Like Your K-12 Teachers 7. Show up for Class 8. Get Organized 9. Pay Attention and Take Notes 10. Do What is Required of You 11. Build Productive Study Habits 12. Work in Groups 13. Don't Cheat 14. Collaborate with Fellow Students 15. Get out of Your Comfort Zone and Join Student Organizations 16. Ask for Help 17. Gain Career Experience 18. Taking Online Courses 19. Taking Dual Enrollment Courses 20. Navigating the Social Aspects of College 21. Spend Time in the Library 22. Finish Strong

About the author

Dr. Scotty Dunlap is a Professor in the College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science at Eastern Kentucky University where he teaches courses in occupational safety. He has served as Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Chair of Graduate Studies and Research, and has received several awards related to his college teaching, service, scholarship, and student mentoring.
Dr. Brian Dudak is an English Instructor at Middle Tennessee State University where he teaches Expository English, Research and Argumentative Writing, Themes of Literature, and Grammar for Educators. He has spoken at national English conferences on the proper way to teach college writing and has served as Assistant Dean of Instruction at Spokane Community College.

Summary

This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success!

Product details

• Authors: Brian Dudak, Scotty Dunlap, Scotty (Eastern Kentucky University Dunlap
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2023
• EAN: 9781032524092
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3252409-2
• No. of pages: 184
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Study Skills, EDUCATION / Student Life & Student Affairs, EDUCATION / Reference, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / School & Education, Study & learning skills: general, Educational: General studies / study skills general, Study and learning skills: general, Educational: Study skills