Transitions : a guide for the transfer student /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Weir, Susan B.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	[Southbank, Victoria], Australia ; [Belmont, Calif.], United States : Thomson/Wadsworth, [2008]
Subjects:	Transfer students > United States > Handbooks, manuals, etc. College students > United States > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Online Access:	Table of contents only

Table of Contents:

1. Plug in to your new world
In a student's voice
Learning objectives
Quick start quiz
Transition : what does this mean to you?
How many students transfer between schools?
Am I "nontraditional?"
So I'm here ... now what?
Who's in the driver's seat?
Activity : locus on control
How can I accomplish all of my goals?
Activity : setting goals
How do I stay motivated for the long haul?
I don't quite feel like I belong here ... what can I do?
On your campus
Questions for class discussion
Journal assignment
Summary
Case study
2. Building a foundation for success
In a student's voice
Learning objectives
Quick start quiz
What if transfer shock?
On your campus
How can my advisor help?
Activity : common concerns
Technology : friend or foe?
How can I use the Internet effectively?
What about technology in the classroom?
On yeah ... what about my e-mail?
Questions for class discussion
Journal assignment
Summary
Case study
3. Study skills I
In a student's voice
Learning objectives
Quick start quiz
What is changing for me in the classroom?
Strategy number 1 : academics come first
Strategy number 2 : active learning
On your campus
Strategy number 3 : take good lecture notes
Strategy number 4 : conquering mathematics
Strategy number 5 : study smart
Strategy number 6 : effective test taking
Multiple choice
True/false
Essay questions
Test anxiety
Strategy number 7 : know where to turn for help
What is "academic integrity" all about?
Questions for class discussion
Activity : campus resources
Journal assignment
Summary
Case study
4. Study skills II
In a student's voice
Learning objectives
Quick start quiz
How will my course work here be different?
What is "critical thinking" and why do I care?
What about logic?
Fact or opinion, how do I tell the difference?
Activity : fact or opinion?
Can I be a creative thinker?
How can I become a better writer?
Selecting a topic
Developing your thesis statement
Selecting sources
On your campus
Creating an outline
Writing the paper
Proofing and revising
Questions for class discussion
Journal assignment
Summary
Case study
Solutions
5. Managing your time
In a student's voice
Learning objectives
Quick start quiz
Where does the time go?
Why is it so hard to say "no?"
How do I spend my time?
Activity : time diary
How can I stop wasting time?
On your campus
What kinds of time management tools are out there?
How do I create a personalized time management plan?
What about "multitasking?"
Why do I procrastinate?
Questions for class discussion
Journal assignment
Summary
Case study
6. Managing your money
In a student's voice
Learning objectives
Quick start quiz
Is college worth the cost?
How do I take control of my finances?
Activity : money diary
How can I stick to a budget?
Should I use my credit cards in college?
What's so important about a credit history?
What is the real cost of credit?
What kinds of financial aid are available?
Types of aid
Applying for financial aid
On your campus
Repaying loans
Tax breaks
I'm married, how can we agree on money matters?
Questions for class discussion
Journal assignment
Summary
Case study
7. Staying well
In a student's voice
Learning objectives
Quick start quiz
What is the connection between academics and physical health?
Do I have to exercise?
How do I choose healthy foods?
Can I stick to a vegetarian diet?
Are energy drinks good for me?
What about partying?
On your campus
But caffeine is a good thing, right?
What about smoking?
I'm stressed, what can I do?
How much sleep do I need?
Is it just the blues, or am I really depressed?
Questions for class discussion
Activity : lifestyle diary
Journal assignment
Summary
Case study
8. Career planning
In a student's voice
Learning objectives
Quick start quiz
When should I begin thinking about my career?
Where do I begin?
Where are the jobs?
I haven't chosen a major, what should I do?
Can I really "market" myself?
What do employers want?
How do I build my resume?
I've seen all kinds of resumes ; what format is best for me?
On your campus
What about the cover letter?
How do I prepare for an interview?
What is the employer thinking during an interview?
Should I consider graduate school?
Questions for class discussion
Activity : facing the Facebook
Journal assignment
Summary
Case study
9. Your next transition : the first year after college
In a student's voice
Learning objectives
Quick start quiz
What will my first year on the job be like?
Do I need a mentor?
How do I behave as a professional?
What if my coworkers drive me crazy?
Can I date a coworker?
What if I feel very different from my colleagues?
On your campus
Can I be my own boss?
Questions for class discussion
Activity : your career goal
Journal assignment
Summary
Case study.