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Over 150,000 Copies Sold!

With over 150,000 copies sold, The Freshman Survival Guide has become America's go-to guide for dealing with the difficult transition to college life while keeping the whole student--mind, body and spirit--in mind. The book--featured on... Continue Reading

Ask the Interactive RA

Soon after arriving on campus, many freshmen realize they need real help in making a smooth transition to college life. In researching The Freshman Survival Guide, it became clear that some students didn’t feel comfortable... Continue Reading

Chapter 2: Be Generous with your Friendship but Stingy with your Trust

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #2: Making good friends in college is important, but it takes time. Be patient, be smart, and stay connected to your support network—the friends and family who helped get you this far. Continue Reading

Chapter 3: Living with a Weirdo and Other Roommate Issues

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #3: You may not get along with your roommate, you may become best friends, or—most likely—you’ll fall somewhere in between. The most important elements of the roommate relationship are communica- tion and compromise.... Continue Reading

Three Tips for Navigating Your Freshman Year

Maneuvering through your first year of college can often feel synonymous to being tasked with successfully completing a treasure hunt with no map. In your mind, you’ve imagined what you may find, but the path... Continue Reading

College Email – Open It, Read It and Respond, If Asked!

Yes, individuals, departments and organizations still use email to communicate. In college, you are at risk of missing critical information when you do not open and read email sent to you by professors, the provost,... Continue Reading

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