{"product_id":"you-the-u-9780774839051","title":"You  the U","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniversity 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith wit and wisdom, she shares what she's learned from thousands of students who have walked the campus hallways \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword: Blessings for All on Your Journey \/ \u003cem\u003eElder Roy Bear Chief\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: First-Year Guidance from a Friendly Student Counsellor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 What to Know before You Go\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Moving (Even If You’re Not)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Orientation and Welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 Early Days on Campus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Finding Your Peeps and Settling In\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 The Crash (a.k.a. October, First Grades Back)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 Maybe I’m Not Smart Enough\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 Time Machines and How to Use them\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9 Messed Up about Majors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 The Sh*t Has Hit the Fan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11 All-Nighters and Late–Late-Nighters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 Managing the Stress and Coping with Outside Distractions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13 End in Sight but Losing Steam\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14 Race-Day Strategies for Final Exams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15 Planning for Second Semester and Second Year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion: Looking Forward to the Second Season\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Quick Tour of Student Services\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes; Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of British Columbia Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49371762229591,"sku":"9780774839051","price":18.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780774839051.jpg?v=1730154454","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/you-the-u-9780774839051","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}