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Book SynopsisThe transition from high school to college can be difficult for many students. This book shares examples of situations that students might face during their transitions and ways in which teachers, parents, administrators, and mentors can help students prepare to handle similar occurrences. The book is intended to create opportunities for thoughtful dialogue and interactions with students in an effort to develop the skills needed to address minor and significant matters that result from the transition from high school to an institution of higher education.
Table of ContentsPREFACE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: TOP DOGS CHAPTER 2: WE’RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE CHAPTER 3: NOT MY BROTHER’S KEEPER CHAPTER 4: THE “FRESHMAN FIFTEN” IN REVERSE CHAPTER 5: THERE’S MO SUCH THING AS FREE LUNCH CHAPTER 6: IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME CHAPTER 7: THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY CHAPTER 8: THOSE WHO CAN, DO; THOSE WHO CAN’T TEACH CHAPTER 9: I SING THEREFORE I AM CHAPTER 10: WHAT’S WRONG WITH A MOBILE HOME? CHAPTER 11: DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER CHAPTER 12: THE DOG DAYS OF COLLEGE ABOUT THE AUTHORS
