The Voice of College: The Freshmen Experience

The Voice of College: The Freshmen Experience

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The streamlined style of the The Voice of College: the Freshmen Experience makes it easy to read and visually appealing with extensive usage of lists, illustrations, stories and points to ponder. This comprehensive book covers all major freshmen topics including: transitioning to college, academics, dorms, roommates, dating, finances, alcohol, laundry, and everything in between! This handbook is arranged in the chronology of a typical freshman student's experience, ranging from summer orientation to leaving campus in the spring. As a freshmen guide book, it prepares students for the major professional and personal choices they will encounter during college. The Voice of College has the practical and insightful information that a college freshman needs and wants with refreshing, unique humor to keep the reader interested. Dr. Michael Severin and Kipp Van Dyke have over 15 years of combined experience helping thousands of first-year college students while living in the residence halls and working on college campuses.

Table of Contents:

UNIT I: SUMMER

Chapter One: Introduction: The College Experience

Part A:

Chapter Two: Orientation

Chapter Three: Premove: The Check-List

Chapter Four: Leaving Home:

Chapter Five: Move-In Day

Freshmen Moments: First Day

UNIT II: FALL

Chapter Six: Introduction: Opportunities and Choices

Part A: College Life

Chapter Seven: Campus Housing

Chapter Eight: Roommate

Chapter Nine: Laundry

Chapter Ten: Campus Food

Chapter Eleven: Exercise

Chapter Twelve: Computers and Technology

Chapter Thirteen: Transportation

Freshmen Moments: First Week

Part B: Choices

Chapter Fourteen: College Finances and Budgets

Chapter Fifteen: Alcohol

Chapter Sixteen: Dating: Relationships, Breakups

Chapter Seventeen: Sex

Chapter Eighteen: Health and Safety

Part C: Academics

Chapter Nineteen: Academics Introduction: Investment and Purpose

Chapter Twenty: Majors and Advisers

Chapter Twenty-One: Class

Chapter Twenty-Two: Professors

Chapter Twenty-Three: Class Syllabus

Chapter Twenty-Four: Grades

Chapter Twenty-Five: Text Books

Chapter Twenty-Six: Time Management and Scheduling

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Studying and Study Groups

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Tests, Papers and Projects

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Stress and Depression

Chapter Thirty: Dead Week and Finals Week

Chapter Thirty-One: Four Year Plan

Freshmen Moments: Midterms

Part D: College Memories

Chapter Thirty-Two: Typical Day

Chapter Thirty-Three: Friends, Fun and Weekends

Chapter Thirty-Four: Leadership and Involvement

Chapter Thirty-Five: Campus town and communities

Chapter Thirty-Six: Parents, Home Life and Homesickness

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Religion

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Diversity

Freshmen Moments: Fall and Winter Break

UNIT III: SPRING

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Spring Semester Introduction

Part A:

Chapter Forty: Spring Break

Chapter Forty-One: Preparing for Summer

Chapter Forty-Two: Preparing for Next Fall: Pre-Sophomore Year

Freshmen Moments: End of the Year

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Product Details:

Author:	Kipp Van Dyke
Paperback:	444 pages
Publisher:	BookSurge Publishing
Publication Date:	August 06, 2009
Language:	English
ISBN:	1439248664
Product Width:	225.25 centimeters
Product Height:	149.5 centimeters
Product Weight:	9.03 pounds
Package Length:	8.8 inches
Package Width:	5.9 inches
Package Height:	1.1 inches
Package Weight:	1.5 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 3 reviews

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The Ultimate How to Guide for Going to College Sep 20, 2009
By E Mann
This book is well written and provides a superb overview of how to prepare for college and what to expect. The authors' blend an engaging assortment of general knowledge and theory with anecdotes and personal stories that entertain and educate. The book has a lot to read but well worth it even if you can only read a few chapters. The illustrations are also creative and entertaining. I strongly encourage anyone making the transition to college to obtain a copy of this book for their own enhancement and enjoyment!

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Great gift May 27, 2010
By Maddy's Mom
I wish they had this book when I went to college. It's fun to read and covers every imaginable situation you encounter when starting college. I bought a copy for all the graduating High School students I know, and so far they have loved them! I definately recommend this book!

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A HILARIOUS MUST READ Feb 09, 2010
By Kelly Jo "KJ"
This book is hilarious! The authors have so much shared knowledge on the ins and outs of what college life is really like. On top of being the best college prep book I've ever read, the authors do a fine job of sharing personal stories and using humor to make it an easy read for any junior, senior, or college freshman. As an adult who has already been there and done that, I found the book to be right on with all of the areas covered, and trust, me they covered everything. I found myself laughing at the experiences I related to from my college years and even had tears a time or two because of the good memories the book reminded me of. Please remember this book for graduation season as there is no other book like it and it's guaranteed your student will love it! Imagine that, a book your student will actually want to read. It's also a good idea to give this book to juniors, as it will give them a jump start at mentally preparing for the college years. You don't have to be a parent to buy this book. It makes a great gift if you're a teacher, like me, going to lots of graduation parties because it's a reasonable price and will truly be appreciated! Also a great gift to give a niece, nephew, grandchild, family friend's child, or even a co-worker's child.

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