- Paperback: 382 pages
- Publisher: Hundreds of Heads Books; 4th edition (Mar 10 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1933512318
- ISBN-13: 978-1933512310
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.3 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 590 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,201,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Unbelievably honest ... I highly recommend this book.
--THE BUFFALO NEWS
Explains college to the clueless ... This quick read is jam-packed with tidbits.
--COLLEGE-BOUND TEEN
Book of the Year Award finalist.
--FOREWORD MAGAZINE
Recommended Reading.
--POSITIVE TEENS MAGAZINE
Included in "Ten Good Books for Grads."
--DETROIT FREE PRESS
A Top 40 Young Adult book.
--PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL LIBRARIAN ASSOCIATION
"Hidden gem."
--INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICE
"A guide full of fantastic advice from hundreds of young scholars who've
been there... a quick and fun read."
--BOSTON HERALD
"The perfect send-off present for the student who is college bound. The book
manages to be hilarious and helpful. As an added bonus, it's refreshingly free
of sanctimony."
--THE POST AND COURIER, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
How to Survive Your Freshman Year provides student viewpoints and expert advice on virtually every top
Product Description
"How to Survive Your Freshman Year" offers incoming college freshmen the experience, advice, and wisdom of their peers: hundreds of other students who have survived their first year of college and have something interesting to say about it. Based on interviews with hundreds of college students at every type of higher-learning institution across the country, this book has insights on every aspect of college life, including, what to take to the dorm, living with roommates, Facebook and other social networks, extracurricular activities, choosing classes, studying, going abroad, finances, food, the social scene, doing laundry, staying in touch with friends and family, and much more. Highly readable, much of the book consists of short snippets with some interesting insight and advice from the college students interviewed. The book also includes expert input from college advisors and officers.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what i thought,
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This review is from: How to Survive Your Freshman Year (Paperback)
the book has many helpful chapters, however, there are no paragraphs of information, simply bazillions of tips from kids in school. for me, it was definitely not something i was expecting and can be a little difficult to read. I personally highlighted my favorite and most useful information. It does, to my surprise, not just talk about the regular college and university stuff, it also talks about making the transition from home, how much it will REALLY cost, and pranks for your roomie.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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GREAT SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR COLLEGE,
By Melissa - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Survive Your Freshman Year (Paperback)
I graduated from college twenty six years ago but I can still remember my first day. I was only sixteen when I started college and I just started to drive. If I had read the book, How to Survive Your Freshman Year (Hundreds of Heads Survival Guides) my life would have been easier. Although I never went away to college (I lived 2 miles away), I still remember being scared to death. Most of my friends went away to school and I had to make new friends. The professors were not as forgiving if you missed an assignment and I learned that quickly in my freshman year. This is a survival guide and includes tips from hundreds of college students who went through the transition. It covers topics such as freshman orientation, laundry, what to pack, dorm life, money, dating, parties and how to balance studying with sleeping. I remember staying up till three in the morning cramming for a big test. I was tired the whole day. The book contains little snippets of advice that can make a difference in your college life. Some of the advice given all of us could benefit from and there was some that could get you into trouble like getting a fake ID to get into the hip parties. I understand that all college students will experiment with different things and you cannot be with them all their lives to help them. Sometimes they have to figure it out on their own. Hopefully the book will help them along."The workload in college is like shoveling snow. If you do a little bit every day, you'll get by. If you wait until everything piles up, it becomes a impossible task." I have to admit; I have let things pile up and the advice given in the book can make your life just a little bit easier. If you know someone going to college in the fall get them a copy of this great book. (review by Eileen, Melissa's Mom) I received a free copy from The Cadence Group for my honest review. I was not compensated for the review 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everyone Preparing for College Life Should Read This!,
By T. Dunlap "tweezle" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Survive Your Freshman Year (Paperback)
This book passed through my teens' hands before I read it, so it was quite interesting being able to discuss this book with them before posting my review. My son just finished his freshman year of college, and said that this book would have been very useful to him last year. My daughter starts her freshman year next fall, and she was thrilled to find many answers to her questions in this book. She said it is going to be very useful to her.I was very impressed with "How to Survive Your Freshman Year". It contains tons of useful information from what to take for college to having fun and being safe. It deals with many problems, has lots of great tips and lots of great advice (and some not so great advice). This book was written by other college students who tell the reader what college life is like and what to expect - surviving dorm life, studying, testing, classes, orientation, working, finances, etc. Some advice is given with humor and some is off color, but they come straight from students and are directed to future students. Like everything else, one takes what is useful and leaves the rest behind. Both of my teens give this a "thumbs-up" and love this book. We all agree that this should be something that everyone entering college should read. Highly recommended! I received this book from The Candence Group to honestly review. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Caution!!! Inappropriate content!!,
By Wanda A. Haken - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: How to Survive Your Freshman Year (Paperback)
Wish I had previewed this book before I ordered it - my bad, but it was a time/funding issue - had to get it ordered. I teach a College Prep class in a high school and ordered this for my college-bound seniors to read. Unfortunately, there is a lot of inappropriate content. The format of the book is that they use comments about college topics collected from actual college students. My kids really enjoyed that format, but there should have been more selection in what comments were put in. For example, one of the comments included is a suggestion that kids get a fake I.D. before going to college so they can get into clubs when they are underage! Not only is this stupid, but it is illegal!! Another comment is about finding the best places to have "quickies" on campus! Another section gives tips on how to party and recover better the next day!While I am not naive - I know these things go on at college, but I do not think they should be promoting these activities in a book like this. The format is great and is very user-friendly and attractive to students, but the material needs to be edited to make sure illegal and unsafe activities are not being promoted. |
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