College Matters: Strategies for Success in College and Beyond, Paperback by Conway, Richard J. (Used)

Paperback
Used: Very Good
9781973884767
1973884763

Publication Date: 2017-07-15
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Paperback : 280 pages
Author: Conway, Richard J.
ISBN-10: 1973884763
ISBN-13: 9781973884767

Increased earning power, enhanced career opportunities, respect in the workplace, a heightened awareness of the world—these are just some of the benefits of a college education. In College Matters: Practical Strategies for Success in College and Beyond, Richard J. Conway, a faculty member at Nassau Community College, offers incoming college freshmen advice on making the most of their college experience.College Matters addresses a range of student success strategies—everything from mastering essential skills (time management, note-taking, and test-taking) to using campus resources effectively and making smart choices about classes and careers. It also highlights personal development issues: appreciating diversity, developing empathy, handling stress, becoming assertive, managing money, staying healthy, and becoming a global citizen.A readable, friendly text, College Matters contains a host of practical suggestions and ideas, each aimed at helping students make a good start in college, succeed in their classes, and enjoy themselves along the way.