College 101: Succeeding at College

A guide to college life for women that includes advice on roommates, declaring a major, joining a sorority, relationships, health and fitness, and finances.

Discusses potential problem issues for college students and provides advice on living with roommates, relationships, classes, finances, alcohol, Greek life, laundry, and other related topics.

The author teaches how to develop real-world know-how in ten crucial skill groups: work ethic, physical performance, speaking, writing, teamwork, influencing people, research, number crunching, critical thinking, problem solving. Mastering these 10 things, a student will not only earn a degree but also the skills he or she needs to impress employers and land his or her dream job right after college.

Written for parents and families of college-bound students, this book is the one tool they'll need to navigate the complex (and often emotional) challenge of getting their daughters or sons into--and through--college. From early childhood to setting up their dorm room, this book provides parents with insights, wisdom, and guidance about college (what it is and why it is a valuable experience), college preparation (including both academic and financial), and choosing a college (how to understand not only the process but also the right fit and value). Letters written by college and educational professionals, all with their own college-aged children, frame and illuminate each chapter. The letters offer advice about preparation for college gleaned from personal and professional experiences. Undergirded by research but informed by many years of experience, Dear Parents is designed to both engage and inform parents.

The author offers up key strategies for supporting your millennial as they enter this formative stage of their life: respect your child's independence while remaining engaged; assist your daughter or son if they are struggling or need to regroup; begin healthy and open conversations about the meaning of success; support good study habits as your child transitions to a new life on campus; remain thoughtful and empathetic as your child grows and changes. The book explores the causes of academic struggles, even among the best students at America's colleges and universities, and offers concrete ways to navigate back to success.