Synopses & Reviews
New to campus, but not to college? TRANSITIONS is specifically written with you in mind. It has the information you need to know-from campus terminology to tips on making the most of your college experience. And with sections written by real college students, TRANSITIONS is the textbook that will help you have the college success you've always dreamed of.
About the Author
Susan Weir, Ph.D. is the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success Initiatives at the University of South Carolina. She has over 12 years academic advising and programming experience with a diverse range of students, including new students and students in transition. Susan developed a New Student Seminar, an orientation course for transfer students, and created a living and learning community exclusively for transfer students as well. She currently directs academic support services and retention initiatives at USC. Susan's educational background includes a doctoral degree in educational psychology, a master's degree in counseling psychology, and a bachelor's degree in journalism.
Table of Contents
1: Plug Into Your New World. 2: Building a Foundation for Success. 3: Study Skills I. 4: Study Skills II. 5: Managing Your Time. 6: Managing Your Money. 7: Staying Well. 8: Career Planning. 9: Your Next Transition: the First Year After College.