The Community College Experience, Brief Edition (3rd Edition)

The Community College Experience, Brief Edition (3rd Edition)

For Freshman Orientation, Introduction to College, College Survival, and College Seminar courses.  The first book on the market written with the first-time community college student in mind, this text provides basic information as well as encouragement for the non-traditional student—it shows that going to college and balancing work and family can be accomplished without compromising students’ success.    The Community College Experience Brief covers a range of topics from making the transition into college culture, to practicing active learning and study skills, and preparing for a degree and a career. Each chapter, including the return of the time and energy management chapter, explores a major “college survival” topic in depth and provides a wealth of information for anyone who has stepped onto campus for the first time, all in a straightforward, easy-to-read format.  The third edition now offers exciting new features such Tech Tactics, using technology and websites to further understanding, and Emotional Intelligence Check-Up, which allows students to explore four key emotional intelligence characteristics that can help them succeed.