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Introduction

Congratulations! You did it. You have made one of your first major decisions in your life, the decision to go to college. You have put yourself on one of the greatest launching pads to success. And if you succeed and make it through you will join the elite status of “graduate” and all the perks it brings. Did you know that the average college graduate will make approximately one million dollars more in their lifetime than those who don’t graduate from college? A million dollars more! Not to mention all the doors that will open up for you because of your education. Soon you will experience first-hand all of the benefits tied to going to college. You are going to have a chance to meet people from all around the world, and make friendships that will last a lifetime. You will have the opportunity to see and hear things that may give you a new perspective and direction in life. Get ready: this quite possibly could be the best years of your life.

Make no mistake about it, college is an awesome experience. But it is also hard work. To be successful, you’re going to have to study more in college then you did in high school. Most college professors will tell you that you will need to study three hours outside of class for every one hour you’re in class. That’s a lot of studying.

Another big aspect of college is the many important choices you make. Choices like: What will be your major? What classes should you take? How will you balance all of your studying with a million other things going on in college? How will you survive on a college budget?

This college handbook is designed to help you make those decisions and others while in college or preparing for college. Inside you will find helpful tips, warnings, tools and resources to help make your college journey a success.

Your college years could quite possibly be your most memorable ones. This handbook was made to make sure they are your most productive as well. Once again, congratulations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

CHOOSING THE PERFECT COLLEGE FOR YOU

SCHOOL VISITS

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

UNDERSTANDING THE FAFSA

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PICKING A MAJOR

COMMON MISTAKES WHEN PICKING A MAJOR

TIPS ON SELECTING THE RIGHT CLASSES

TOP 10 MISTAKES COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE

TOP 10 REASONS WHY STUDENTS DROP OUT OF COLLEGE

COLLEGE + CHEATING = HUGE CONSEQUENCES

TIME MANAGEMENT FOR THE COLLEGE STUDENT

GOAL SETTING

GOAL SETTING WORKSHEET

MAKING THE GRADE: CREATING EFFECTIVE STUDY HABITS

GETTING ON THE PROFESSORS GOOD SIDE

GETTING ON THE PROFESSORS BAD SIDE

GETTING INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

INTERNSHIPS

HOW TO SURVIVE COLLEGE ON A LOW BUDGET

STUDENT BUDGET SHEET

WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FORM IDENTITY THEFT

KEEPING FACEBOOK A SAFEBOOK

WORDS FROM THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN THERE DONE THAT

FREE STUFF FOR THE COLLEGE STUDENT

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

PRODUCTS

CONTACT INFORMATION

NOTES

IMPORTANT NUMBERS AND DATES

CLASS SCHEDULE