1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know: (Like Buying Your Books Before Exams Start)

By Harry H. Harrison Jr.

What things does every college student need to know? In 1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know, Harry H. Harrison Jr. provides practical advice ranging from classroom enrollment, living on campus, study habits, and more, that every student and parent will benefit from.

This book is a solid gift if you know a college student that needs a little wisdom about:

Financial advice while attending schoolHandling parental expectations and being away from homeTaking care of your mental health and maintaining your faithTaking and mastering multiple choice testsCreating healthy relationships with your professorsSelecting classes, surviving campus life, and writing a college paperParticipating in groups and handling various personality types

College students will appreciate the author's witty yet relatable tone. 1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know is a great resource for high school graduates and new college students.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007E7MQUY
• ISBN13: 9781404104341
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.5" x 5.6"

Customer Reviews

a must read for everyone going to college

I thought this book would just be "fluff" reading but I was pleasantly surprised. It tells it like it is. No sugar coating. It is better a student be prepared for the real world than to go in thinking everyday is going to be bliss.

Valuable Information for Preparing a College Student for Staying in College

Harrison's focus is different from the usual college advice books in that the focus of his book is on actually GRADUATING college. Harrison quotes the dismal statistics of how many students who start college actually finish within six years. Then he gives advice on how to ensure that you (or your child) is one of those who does finish. Parents may especially appreciate his blunt advice, such as: "You need to know to not listen to all that nonsense about college being a time of 'personal exploration.' At up to $50,000 a year, it's job training." -- Phyllis Zimbler Miller