Living the College Life

Real advice from real students on how to succeed at college, presented in an accessible question-and-answer format For the 2 million freshmen who enter college every year, adjusting to life on campus can sometimes be tricky. This real-world guide shows them how to survive and thrive, covering everything from academics and dorm life to sex and money. Drawing on candid interviews with over 100 students, recent graduates, and administrators, author Kenneth Paulsen presents questions that students often face–Does it matter if I attend class? What should I do when my good friend is a bad roommate? Should I accept that great-sounding credit card offer?–and then offers anecdotes, insights, and advice to help them make smart decisions.