Synopses & Reviews
Whether enrolling in college for the first time or returning after an extended absence, this motivational guide provides adult students with a wealth of practical guidance. This thorough handbook explores not only how to succeed academically while balancing family, work, and other important responsibilities, but also addresses how students can learn to confront their fears, increase their self-confidence and resiliency, and create support groups. Containing essential information on financing education through loans, grants, and scholarships as well as practical tips for managing time, preparing for tests, taking effective notes, and using internet resources, this one-stop reference also includes action review checklists.
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"A good guide to 'learning how to learn' . . . any student who takes the time to read and thoroughly digest the material will become a better student and have less stress." Albert Sheppard, PhD, executive director, College Financial Aids Foundation
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"An extremely insightful, personable, informative, common-sense, and inspirational manual for those students who work, have a family, and want more from life." Fran Polk, Alternative Learning Center, Portland Community College
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"This is a book that had to be written." Grace B. Martin, PhD, head of psychology, director of general studies, Armstrong State College
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"[This book] will help me do my job better. The book is timely, filled with insight, well-organized and fun to read!" Diane J. Willis, coordinator of undergraduate advising and student services, Washington University
Synopsis
Going to college can be both exciting and scary, especially for adults enrolling for the first time or after an extended absence. This book shows adults how to succeed in school while managing family, work, and other important responsibilities. Readers will learn how to confront their fears about attending college as an adult and increase their self-confidence. Also included is important information on financing an education through loans, scholarships, and other institutions. The author discusses time management, preparing for tests, writing term papers, and how to influence instructors. This indispensable guide proves it is never too late to get an education. Updated with Internet resources.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-175) and index.
About the Author
Al Siebert, PhD, is the author of award-winning The Resiliency Advantage and The Survivor Personality and the coauthor of Student Success: How to Succeed in College and Still Have Time for Your Friends. He has taught adult education classes and management psychology for more than 30 years at Portland State University. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Mary Karr, MS, formerly taught communications at Portland State University and was an adjunct professor at Marylhurst University who created and taught the first online credit course on listening in the nation. She lives in Fairview, Oregon.