College knowledge for the community college student / David Schoem, Lynn Dunlap.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schoem, David Louis.

Contributor:

Dunlap, Lynn.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Community colleges--United States.

Community colleges.

College student orientation--United States.

College student orientation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Most students arrive at college not fully aware of just how different the college experience is from other prior experiences. The intellectual and social expectations, as well as the rules and regulations, are different, and not just different from high school. While all college students must learn to negotiate the transition to college, the challenges for those who enroll in community colleges are unique. Many community college students work, and many work full-time. Many also have family responsibilities--children, partners, and aging parents. A majority of community college students are the first in their family to enroll in college. Some students--both from abroad and from the United States--do not speak English fluently. Some students are retired military personnel. and some are seeking to make a career change. This book strives to speak to this diversity as well as to situations specific to today's U.S. community college students. College Knowledge for the Community College Student is a road map and tour guide for a successful community college experience and education. Tips are based on research and the wisdom and advice of other community college students and are designed to help students learn, succeed, graduate, and have a rewarding and fulfilling community college experience.

Contents:

""Contents""; ""Introduction""; ""Part 1: The Successful College Student ""; ""Chapter 1. The Top 10 Tips for College Success and Happiness""; ""Part 2: The Fundamentals of College Success ""; ""Chapter 2. Classroom Fundamentals: Learn the Basics of Being a College Student""; ""Chapter 3. Resource Fundamentals: Listen to Advice and Be Open to Support""; ""Chapter 4. Management Fundamentals: Balance Responsibilities of Family, Work, and Daily Life""; ""Part 3: A High-Quality Educational Experience ""; ""Chapter 5. Beyond the Basics: Get a High-Quality College Education""

""Chapter 6. Expand Your Social Boundaries and Make a Difference in the World""""Part 4: Successful Choices For Your Life and Career ""; ""Chapter 7. Explore Your Relationships, Choices, Identity, and Inner Self""; ""Chapter 8. Be Healthy, Safe, and Smart in Mind and Body""; ""Chapter 9. Look Beyond the First Year of Community College""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

0-472-12016-6