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Dedication
About the Authors
Dave Dillon; Linda Bruce Hill; Alise Lamoreaux; Phyllis Nissila; Thomas Priester; Norma Cárdenas; and Linnea Spitzer
Foreword
Amy Hofer; James Glapa-Grossklag; and T Ford
Preface
Alise Lamoreaux; Thomas Priester; and Dave Dillon
What to expect for the student
Acknowledgements
Thomas Priester; Phyllis Nissila; and Dave Dillon
Introduction
Norma Cárdenas
Chapter 1: Passion
Chapter 2: What’s College For?
Alise Lamoreaux and Dave Dillon
Chapter 3: Choosing A College To Attend
Alise Lamoreaux
Chapter 4: Evolution To College: Becoming A College Student
Chapter 5: Speaking The Language of College
Alise Lamoreaux and Linnea Spitzer
Chapter 6: Planning a College Schedule
Alise Lamoreaux and Norma Cárdenas
Chapter 7: Navigating The College Website
Chapter 8: Placement Testing
Chapter 9: Time Management Theory
Dave Dillon and Linnea Spitzer
Chapter 10: Time Management Reality
Chapter 11: Creating your Study Environment
Linnea Spitzer
Chapter 12: The Basics of Study Skills
Dave Dillon; Phyllis Nissila; and Norma Cárdenas
Chapter 13: Reading Skills
Chapter 14: Getting the Most Out of Your Textbooks
Phyllis Nissila
Chapter 15: Reading Textbooks
Dave Dillon and Norma Cárdenas
Chapter 16: Context Clues and Close Reading for Literature
Chapter 17: Writing in College
Chapter 18: Becoming a Successful College Writer
Chapter 19: Preparation for Note-Taking
Phyllis Nissila and Norma Cárdenas
Chapter 20: Taking Notes in Class
Chapter 21: Pre- Mid- and Post-Test-Taking Strategies
Chapter 22: Test-Taking Strategy Specifics
Chapter 23: The Big Picture
Lumen Learning; Linda Bruce Hill; and Linnea Spitzer
Chapter 24: Career Paths
Chapter 25: College Majors
Chapter 26: Professional Skill Building
Lumen Learning and Linda Bruce Hill
Chapter 27: Career Development
Chapter 28: Networking
Chapter 29: Résumés and Cover Letters
Chapter 30: Interviewing
Chapter 31: Studying at a Predominately White Institution (PWI)
Chapter 32: Socializing in College
Lumen Learning; Linda Bruce Hill; and Norma Cárdenas
Chapter 33: Diversity and Accessibility
Lumen Learning; Linda Bruce Hill; Dave Dillon; and Norma Cárdenas
Chapter 34: Campus and Student Life
Chapter 35: Cultural Humility
Chapter 36: Nutrition
Lumen Learning; Dave Dillon; and Norma Cárdenas
Chapter 37: Exercise
Chapter 38: Sleep
Lumen Learning and Dave Dillon
Chapter 39: Substance Abuse
Lumen Learning and Norma Cárdenas
Chapter 40: Mental Health Basics
Lumen Learning
Chapter 41: Stress and Mental Health
Chapter 42: Sexual Health
Chapter 43: Safety
Chapter 44: Beyond Tuition: Understanding College Expenses
Chapter 45: Hidden Money: Scholarships
Chapter 46: College Resources
Chapter 47: Conclusions
Dave Dillon; Thomas Priester; and Norma Cárdenas
Appendix A Original Works
Appendix B Multimedia Links
Appendix C Commencement
Caleb Martinez; Pearl Lopez; and Steve Jobs and Dave Dillon
Appendix D Study Skills Assessment
Appendix E Recommended Reading and Films
Appendix F Resources for Educators
Version History
Accessibility Assessment
Glossary
Jeanne Hoover and Dave Dillon
In memory of Carole Ann Molyneaux Dillon. Thank you for everything Mom.
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