The Everything College Survival Book: All you need to get the most out of college life ($8.77 Kindle), by Susan Fitzgerald and J. Lee Peters, is free for nook readers over at Barnes & Noble.
Book Description
College . . .Will your classes be as fun and exciting as they sound in the course catalog? Or will you find that you need to take advantage of your professors' office hours in order to keep up? Will ramen become your only meal? Will you get along with your roommate? From handling studying and dorm life to parties and campus safety, this guide gives you straight answers to help you survive college life. Experts Susan Fitzgerald and J. Lee Peters show you how to:
* Ace your papers and exams
* Deal with loud, rude, or eccentric roommates
* Prepare for financial shock--and manage student loans
* Plan an incredible study abroad experience
* Take care of yourself and keep your sanity
You will also find tips for packing for the big move, managing your money, making new friends, and balancing academics and your social life. With The Everything College Survival Book, 3rd Edition, you'll arrive on campus less stressed, ready for fun--and poised for success!
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The Everything Guide to Study Skills ($9.99 US/UK/DE), by Cynthia C. Muchnick, is free in the Kindle store and from B&N.
Book Description
Here's something worth learning: Studying doesn't have to be a chore! This fun and accessible resource provides the tools you need to develop better study habits, boost your grades, and position yourself for academic success.
Educational consultant Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick uses a wide range of ideas taken from hundreds of students to help you find a unique, effective method suited for your individual learning style. You'll improve transcripts for college applications, ace standardized tests, and become a better student at any level of education.
This indispensable guide shows you how to:
* Get the most out of class time
* Use the best strategies for note-taking and memorizing
* Improve writing skills
* Prepare completely for tests
* Safely and effectively conduct online research
* Use Skype, iChat, or social media to form study groups
With this guide in your backpack, you'll be able to balance school and activities, avoid pre-test panic, and achieve consistently better results.
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