The Big Book of College

Kirjan The Big Book of College (2024) on kirjoittanut Deborah J Cohan PhD.. Kirjan kieli on englanti, ja sen on kustantanut NEW WORLD LIBRARY. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 320 sivua ja se on nidottu.

<strong>Comprehensive insider knowledge and guidance on how to successfully navigate the ever-changing college landscape from a professor with decades of experience as an educator and student mentor<br> <br> Every year, millions of new students enroll in college. Between the skyrocketing costs and the alienation and mental health challenges caused by smartphones, social media, and schooling during Covid-19, the experience awaiting new students is not only radically different from that of their parents, guidance counselors, and teachers, it's different from what it was just a few years ago. Until now, there was no guide that addressed these seismic changes. <p/> Deborah J. Cohan, a professor of sociology and a deeply engaged mentor to her students, created this book specifically for this reason. Her articles about college life for <em>Psychology Today and<em> Inside Higher Ed have routinely gone viral, garnering more than 2 million reads and establishing her as <em>the expert on college life now. In this book, she builds on the insights and advice from her articles to provide a complete road map for navigating the social and academic issues that have emerged in the new, postpandemic campus landscape. <p/> Readers will find: <p/> - strategies to help students become effective advocates and communicators for themselves<br> - advice on choosing a major that aligns with a student's true passions and strengths <br> - tips for juggling a variety of issues including personal relationships, mental health, social media, and academic challenges<br> - guidance on preparing students for the transition to college and to life after graduation<br> - help for parents on stepping back from becoming overly involved <p/> With her knowledgeable and humorous voice, Cohan has created a resource that's accessible, authoritative, and packed with practical information. This insider's guide will give students and parents the confidence to navigate the new dynamics of today's college experience. <p/>