The Bottom Line
College Life 102 The No-Bull Guide to a Great Freshman Year by Dr. Andrew G. Kadar is perfect for students who want to gain some knowledge about succeeding in their first year of college and move on. The book is to-the-point and doesn’t elaborate too much with real-life stories. Considering how busy the summer after high school graduation is, this book is a perfect match for active going-to-college teens.
Pros
- Sound advice given on every page.
- Bolded tips make for easy reading.
- Addresses tough issues found on a college campus.
- Forearms students with useful information.
Cons
- At times(few), the author sounds like he is lecturing.
- Addresses the use of alcohol and pot a little too nonchalantly.
Description
- Author makes his point and moves on, not tiresome reading.
- Reminds readers about important points at the end of a chapter.
- Parents will get a lot of information from this book as well.
Guide Review - College Life 102: The No-Bull Guide to a Great Freshman Year
Book Description: Do you know what to expect when you start college? Let the wit and wisdom of College Life 102 open your eyes to the endless possibilities!
Dr. Andrew G. Kadar offers a collection of tips and advice to help you become a star college student-both inside and outside the classroom. College Life 102 is not about mere survival in college; it is a more advanced course. Dr. Kadar discusses strategies not found in other college advice books, including how to:
- Get better grades by studying smarter rather than harder;
- Dodge the stress of deadlines;
- Enroll in classes after they're officially filled;
- Avoid the dreaded "freshman 15";
- Make confident decisions about which campus organizations to join and when.
Denise’s Thoughts
I found this book to be an excellent quick read chuck full of tips for the going-to-college teen. It would also make a wonderful resource book for a college freshman. With the prices of college these days, you'll want to arm your teen with as many success strategies as you can, this book will help.
