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• Amazon Sales Rank: #15398 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781933512143
• Condition: NEW
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From School Library Journal
Grade 10 Up–A compilation of advice from hundreds of former college students grouped into several different categories. There is not much "authority," other than the fact that all of the contributors attended college. Also, much of the advice is contradictory and sometimes does more to heighten fears than alleviate them. For example, in the chapter regarding food, some claim they lived on coffee, while others remember how disgusting the dorm food was or give warnings like, "Don't eat the eggs in the dining commons." Other pieces of advice just aren't a good idea. In the chapter on studying, many of the contributors recommend studying hard and attending as many classes as you want, but one anonymous person gives the advice, "Flirt with the professors. It comes in handy when you need to be late on your term paper because you partied all weekend." There are also tips on how to get away with illegal behavior or advice on how to have one-night stands. There are chapters on partying and the Greek system, and while there is plenty of good advice in them, they suffer from the same problems previously mentioned. There are several mentions of best places to have sex, how necessary it is to drink massive amounts of alcohol, or how to avoid getting caught smoking pot. Students need more sound advice than this title offers.–Karen Hoth, Marathon Middle/High School, FL
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Review
For 13 years, you've worked and waited for this time to come.

You've endured lectures and practices, written hundreds of essays, and passed thousands of papers forward. You've slept through more classes than you'd ever admit to your parents. You've gotten energized by teachers you'll never forget.

Now you're ready for the next step: college. You leave soon, and while you're excited, you're also scared to your bones.

Will you like your roommate? How will you find your classes? Will the pressure to party ramp up a dozen notches?

Take a deep breath and go find "How to Survive Your Freshman Year" by Hundreds of Heads LLC. This book is going to make the next 10 months the best ever.

Right about now, you're throwing things in a box and getting ready to move into your dorm or off-campus housing.

Or at least you're thinking about it.

The first thing to remember is not to over-pack, particularly if you're going to be living in a teensy room. Take your favorite blanket and pillow, your music and a really good alarm clock, and be judicious in what else you pack. If you can, talk with your roommate so you don't bring duplicates.

And about that near-stranger you'll be living with: There's lots of advice on roommates in this book. First, and maybe the most important, is to ask for a transfer if you absolutely can't stand one another. Learn to be flexible and accommodating. Don't choose a roomie you already know. And for heaven's sakes, get out of the dorm often!

On that note, beware. Freshman year means going a little wild, but not too wild. Party, but remember that you're there to go to class and get a degree. Set aside time to study, don't push yourself into any relationship, and make friends with your R.A. and the professors. Have fun but be responsible. Freshman year is the time to learn more about you, but do it safely.

And the biggest thing to remember: College is not high school.

For parents and students alike - particularly if this is the first child off to a higher education - going off to college can be emotional and difficult. For students, "How to Survive Your Freshman Year" may be a lifesaver. For parents, it's a relief to have reminders reiterated in print.

Written by hundreds of past freshmen and upperclassmen, this book (updated in a third edition) is filled with words from the trenches. Although there's plenty of conflicting advice (Take a computer, don't take a computer. Stay in a dorm, get an apartment.), it's going to give the Class of 2012 a few things to ponder and some direction in this time of thinking amok.

Keep in mind that this book is for college freshmen only and positively not for someone entering ninth grade in high school. Whether your newly minted college freshman will attend a private school, HBCU, tech school or state university, grab this book. For them, "How to Survive Your Freshman Year" jumps to the head of the class. -- Savannah Morning News, July 21, 2008

In this 302-page book, find clever and humorous advice from students who have already blazed the trail... -- Pensacola News Journal, May 2, 2008

From the Publisher
How to Survive Your Freshman Year sits at the top of its class:
* #1 Bestselling College Guide Book
* Book of the Year Award finalist, Foreword Magazine
* Voted among the Top 40 Young Adult books by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association
* Recommended Reading by Positive Teens magazine, June 2005

Customer Reviews

Not So Fast!
This year I was fortunate to have 3 grandchildren going off to college. I reviewed numerous books and tried to find for them the best set of books to help them be successful. This was not one of them.

What this book is, is a collection of short quick little blurbs from a zillion college students with different,and sometimes opposing points of view. Their is no singluar voice. Now they say that variety is the spice of life, but what I was looking for was some heart felt insightful advice to pass on to my grandson. Instead I got bullet items such as:

"Don't live in the dorms. There's too much going on, everybody's always messing around. I suggest living off campus your first year."

However, the very next bullet item in the book is,"Try to get placed in the freshman dorms..." If didn't know better I'd say that was in direct conflict with the previous piece of advice.

As you can see, by not having a consistent voice you get contradictory advice that will probably confuse most people.

Don't let the slick cover fool you, this book is best left closed. If you want real advice, I would like to suggest:

Been There, Should've Done That II : More Tips for Making the Most of College (ISBN: 0965608611)

College 101 : The Book Your College Does Not Want You To Read (ISBN: 0966412206 )

Now if you want your kids/grandkids to eat well - get them:
Where's Mom Now That I Need Her: Surviving Away from Home
(ISBN: 0961539003 )

Great prep for high school seniors!
This book had to have been written by someone with the attention span and interests of a high school senior. My son couldn't put it down and kept interrupting the family to tell us one little story after the other. It prompted great discussions in the family too. The format of this book really makes the difference, the short stories each contain their own 'nugget' of gold.

I think the best thing about this book is that it really gives the reader the sense that they are learning first-hand from people who really want to help them have a great college experience. Its full of great advice and isn't written from just one perspective. Even though I graduated over 20 years ago, I found myself nodding in agreement with much of what was written and glad that my son has the benefit of this foresight.

I highly recommend this to anyone who is trying to prepare for a great college experience.

What to buy for the soon to be highschool grad
This book gets it right. Colege kids talking to others soon to be in their shoes. I didn't agree with all the advice - ok - so my college days were decades ago - but I felt the honesty and helpful spirit of each entry. The format makes sense - the topics are relevant - its a book that will be used before and way after freshman year.
Unless you are the kind that thinks that only parental advice is worthwhile - this is a great senior year - freshman year find.