College Success Concise

Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Transitioning to College
	Introduction
	1.1 Why College?
	1.2 The First Year of College Will Be an Experience
	1.3 College Culture and Expectations
	1.4 It’s All in the Mindset
	Summary
Chapter 2 Managing Your Time and Priorities
	Introduction
	2.1 Time Management in College
	2.2 Procrastination: The Enemy Within
	2.3 How to Manage Time
	2.4 Prioritization
	2.5 Enhanced Strategies for Time and Task Management
	Summary
Chapter 3 Reading and Note-Taking
	Introduction
	3.1 The Learning Process
	3.2 The Nature and Types of Reading
	3.3 Effective Reading Strategies
	3.4 Helpful Note-Taking Strategies
	Summary
Chapter 4 Studying, Memory, and Test Taking
	Introduction
	4.1 Deepening Your Learning
	4.2 Memory
	4.3 Studying
	4.4 Test Taking
	4.5 Developing Metacognition
	Summary
Chapter 5 Building Relationships
	Introduction
	5.1 The Benefits of Healthy Relationships
	5.2 Building Relationships in College
	5.3 Working in Groups
	Summary
Chapter 6 Maintaining Your Mental Health and Managing Stress
	Introduction
	6.1 Creating Your Best Self
	6.2 Your Overall Well-Being
	6.3 The Mind-Body Connection
	6.4 Mental Health Basics
	6.5 The Role of Social Media on Mental Health
	6.6 Physical Health Basics
	Summary
Chapter 7 Understanding Financial Literacy
	Introduction
	7.1 Personal Financial Planning
	7.2 Savings, Expenses, and Budgeting
	7.3 Credit Cards
	7.4 Paying for College
	Summary
Chapter 8 Planning Your Future
	Introduction
	8.1 Setting Goals and Staying Motivated
	8.2 Planning Your Degree Path
	8.3 Making a Plan
	8.4 Using the Career Planning Cycle
	Summary
Index