Description
Book SynopsisIf you're gearing up for university, you probably have a few fears and concerns. Am I smart enough? How do I know which major is a good choice? How can I make friends, get good grades, and still get enough sleep?
Whether you're making the transition to university straight out of high school or have taken a gap year (or a few!), this guided tour through first year demystifies the process, from registering for class and making the most of orientation to knowing when to pull an all-nighter and making time to prep for exams.
University is supposed to be challenging, but, as Janet Miller promises, it doesn't need to be stressful or overwhelming. As a university counsellor and registered psychologist with a behind-closed-doors view of university life, she understands that when students have guidance and support when they know what to expect they thrive.
With wit and wisdom, she shares what she's learned from thousands of students who have walked the campus hallways
Table of Contents
Foreword: Blessings for All on Your Journey / Elder Roy Bear Chief
Introduction: First-Year Guidance from a Friendly Student Counsellor
1 What to Know before You Go
2 Moving (Even If You’re Not)
3 Orientation and Welcome
4 Early Days on Campus
5 Finding Your Peeps and Settling In
6 The Crash (a.k.a. October, First Grades Back)
7 Maybe I’m Not Smart Enough
8 Time Machines and How to Use them
9 Messed Up about Majors
10 The Sh*t Has Hit the Fan
11 All-Nighters and Late–Late-Nighters
12 Managing the Stress and Coping with Outside Distractions
13 End in Sight but Losing Steam
14 Race-Day Strategies for Final Exams
15 Planning for Second Semester and Second Year
Conclusion: Looking Forward to the Second Season
A Quick Tour of Student Services
Notes; Index
