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Success in College

v. 1.0

Table of Contents
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About the Authors

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Acknowledgments

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Preface

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Chapter 1: You and Your College Experience
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Who Are You, Really?
◦Different Worlds of Different Students
◦How You Learn
◦What Is College, Really?
◦Let’s Talk about Success
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 2: Staying Motivated, Organized, and On Track
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Setting and Reaching Goals
◦Organizing Your Space
◦Organizing Your Time
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 3: Thinking about Thought
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Types of Thinking
◦It’s Critical
◦Searching for “Aha!”
◦Problem Solving and Decision Making
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 4: Listening, Taking Notes, and Remembering
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Setting Yourself Up for Success
◦Are You Ready for Class?
◦Are You Really Listening?
◦Got Notes?
◦Remembering Course Materials
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 5: Reading to Learn
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Are You Ready for the Big Leagues?
◦How Do You Read to Learn?
◦Dealing with Special Texts
◦Building Your Vocabulary
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 6: Preparing for and Taking Tests
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Test Anxiety and How to Control It
◦Studying to Learn (Not Just for Tests)
◦Taking Tests
◦The Secrets of the Q and A’s
◦The Honest Truth
◦Using Test Results
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 7: Interacting with Instructors and Classes
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Why Attend Classes at All?
◦Participating in Class
◦Communicating with Instructors
◦Public Speaking and Class Presentations
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 8: Writing for Classes
◦Chapter Introduction
◦What’s Different about College Writing?
◦How Can I Become a Better Writer?
◦Other Kinds of Writing in College Classes
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 9: The Social World of College
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Getting Along with Others
◦Living with Diversity
◦Campus Groups
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 10: Taking Control of Your Health
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Nutrition and Weight Control
◦Activity and Exercise
◦Sleep
◦Substance Use and Abuse
◦Stress
◦Emotional Health and Happiness
◦Sexual Health
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 11: Taking Control of Your Finances
◦Chapter Introduction
◦Financial Goals and Realities
◦Making Money
◦Spending Less
◦Credit Cards
◦Financing College and Looking Ahead
◦Chapter Activities

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Chapter 12: Taking Control of Your Future
◦Chapter Introduction
◦The Dream of a Lifetime
◦Career Exploration
◦Choosing Your Major
◦Getting the Right Stuff
◦Career Development Starts Now
◦The Power of Networking
◦Résumés and Cover Letters
◦Interviewing for Success
◦Chapter Activities

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