| Contents |
Introduction : the purpose of this book : you can make college a learning experience -- What is the goal of your collegiate experience? : the goal is to learn -- Expectations : this isn't high school, Toto -- Preparing for the semester : how to outrun the avalanche -- Stages of the semester : will you work hard during the dog days? -- Study habits : make studying a habit -- Advice on exams : prepare, don't cram -- Paper writing : build a tasty and well-presented cake -- Notes : write, read, write, read, read -- Your professors : is the professor Dr. Jekyll or Mr./Ms. Hyde? -- Scheduling of classes : make a well-balanced schedule -- In-class etiquette : oh, behave! -- Evaluate your performance : figure out what you did wrong and try to fix it -- Good student versus not-so-good student : which one are you? Which one will you be? -- How parents can help their children succeed : parents just don't understand -- The most important points : if you work hard, the grades will come. |
