Your College Experience: Strategies for Success

By (author)  John N. Gardner , By (author)  A. Jerome Jewler

This thoroughly updated edition of a pioneering classic combines proven material on timeless issues such as learning strategies, critical thinking, time management, relationships, and personal health with new information on cutting-edge trends, topics, and technology important to today’s students. The text reflects a stronger focus on purpose, life planning, and practical career preparation, as well as integrated coverage of current technology.

Each chapter includes a new portfolio component that combines these themes by encouraging you to electronically document your ideas and achievements, giving you practical computer experience while creating a valuable record to share with future employers. Real-life student profiles and abundant, engaging writing prompts help you to understand your own experiences in a broader context, while lists of relevant resources, on campus and online, offer support to help you deal with challenges and ultimately succeed in college.