The adult student's guide to survival & success / Al Siebert & Bernadine Gilpin ; contributing editor, Samuel Kimball ; foreword and comments by Mary Karr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Siebert, Al.

Contributor:

Gilpin, Bernadine.

Kimball, A. Samuel, 1959-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College student orientation--United States.

College student orientation.

Study skills.

Adult learning--United States.

Adult learning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (171 p.)

Edition:

6th ed.

Place of Publication:

Portland, Or. : Practical Psychology Press, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Whether enrolling in college for the first time or returning after an extended absence, this motivational guide provides adult students with a wealth of practical guidance. This thorough handbook explores not only how to succeed academically while balancing family, work, and other important responsibilities, but also addresses how students can learn to confront their fears, increase their self-confidence and resiliency, and create support groups. Containing essential information on financing education through loans, grants, and scholarships as well as practical tips for managing time, pre

Contents:

Contents; 1 Lots of Help is Available; 2 Fears and Concerns: How to Confrontand Overcome Them; 3 How to Choose Your Program,Get Financial Help, and Become Oriented; 4 Actions That Lead to Success in College; 5 Online Learning; 6 The Best Way to Study; 7 How to Get High Grades on Tests; 8 How to Write Excellent Papers; 9 Learning Styles and Teaching Styles:How to Infl uence Instructors; 10 How to Gain Support and Encouragementfrom Your Family; 11 How to Balance Going to College with Working; 12 How to Handle Pressure Well; 13 Resiliency in a World of Non-Stop Change

Resources and Selected ReadingOnline Resources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-306-03791-3

0-944227-40-6

OCLC:

297176958