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Delbanco explains how the idea of college arose in the colonial period from the Puritan idea of the gathered church, how it struggled to survive in the nineteenth century in the shadow of the new research universities, and how, in the twentieth century, it slowly opened its doors to women, minorities, and students from low-income families. He describes the unique strengths of America's colleges in our era of globalization and, while recognizing the...
2) College Life
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College life is known as one of the most memorable years of one's life. It is entirely different from school life. College life exposes us to new experiences ...
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Drawing on more than 20 years' experience, a licensed psychologist who specializes in college mental health offers this resource for students, parents and loved ones that breaks down common problems and provides actionable strategies for help to make college a healthy, enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
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Everything you need to know about choosing the right college for you! College life is a new chapter that every individual must face. After all the sacrifices throughout your high school life, choosing a community college is the next step you should take into consideration. It is very imperative to decide the right place for your ultimate learning experience and in order for you to attain this; there are various valuable factors that you should consider...
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Twenty-first-century how-to advice for parents who want to protect children as they launch them into college, from bestselling author Stephen Arterburn, host of New Life Live!, the nation's number one Christian call-in counseling show.
Most of the parenting books currently in circulation were written decades ago. Therefore, they do not address-nor could they address-all the issues parents face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents do...
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Kara Ross' series is comprised into one all-encompassing bundle here with The Ultimate College Student Handbook: 3 In 1 - Time Management for Teens and College Students, Personal Finance for Teens and College Students, College Student Side Hustle.
Most importantly – you'll learn the power that small changes to your life can make all the difference and the ways that you already possess the mental fortitude within you to take control today.
If you're...
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Taking readers into the homes of middle-class families to reveal the hidden consequences of student debt and the ways that financing college has transformed family life, the author describes the profound moral conflicts for parents who take on enormous debts and gamble on an investment that might not pay off.
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An invitation from a prestigious liberal arts college to buy their mystery-novel collection comes as a welcome surprise for Raymond Ambler, crime-fiction curator at New York City's prestigious 42nd Street Library. But his pleasure quickly turns sour when the collection's curator-Ambler's friend Sam Abernathy-tells him he plans to fight the acquisition tooth and nail. The collection would make a fine addition to his holdings, but Ambler's not looking...
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Time management is a challenge for everyone, but it is particularly daunting for teens and college students. Effective time-management skills are essential to succeed in today's fast-paced culture at home, school, and life.
It mау ѕееm daunting аt fіrѕt, but learning these skills are absolutely achievable. In this book, уоu'll learn thе fоllоwіng:
If you've been struggling to get it all done, keep reading to learn more about time management...
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The author of the acclaimed true-crime memoir, The Kill Jar, tells the inside story of the "University of Idaho Murders," offering a memorable, thoughtful dive into our societal fascination with true crime, the media's seeming blood-frenzy, and the future of homicide investigations, while cultivating an intimate look into the minds and hearts of the victims and their suspected killer alike.
Just after 4:00 am on November
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Bored roommates use a planchette to contact a legendary ghost that haunts Pune University. Will she answer?
Is the abandoned Khairatabad Science College in Hyderabad really haunted? A gang of students break inside to investigate.
Nirav and Pavi love each other... most of the time. Will exploring a forbidden place inside IIT Kharagpur bring them closer?
From strange sightings to urban legends, from haunted buildings to not-so-friendly ghosts, colleges...
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Bands like R.E.M., U2, Public Enemy, and Nirvana found success as darlings of college radio, but the extraordinary influence of these stations and their DJs on musical culture since the 1970s was anything but inevitable. As media deregulation and political conflict over obscenity and censorship transformed the business and politics of culture, students and community DJs turned to college radio to defy the mainstream-and they ended up disrupting popular...
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Becoming a medical doctor is a noble aspiration, and it all starts with the MCAT. Your score on this pivotal exam can make or break your medical career dreams. But with our comprehensive MCAT Study Guide, success is within your grasp. We've crafted this guide with the aspiring medical professional in mind, ensuring you have all the tools you need to nail this exam.
Inside this comprehensive two volume study guide, you will discover:
● Proven...
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The Blue Valley series is not your typical love story. It is a journey through one's past . . . maybe even a story resembling someone close to you.
It's our story.
Tessa Ross has finally decided to give herself a break.
A break from her forced smiles. A break from the people she loves. A break to help her heart heal. A break to mend and regain the strength that she once had. A break to find herself again. A break to focus on the next step in her...
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From the professors who teach NYU's most popular elective class, "Science of Happiness," a fun, comprehensive guide to surviving and thriving in college and beyond.
Every year, almost 4,000,000 students begin their freshman year at colleges and universities nationwide. Most of them will sleep less and stress out a whole lot more. By the end of the year, 30% of those freshmen will have dropped out. For many, the unforeseen demands of college life...
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Entering a contest to redesign late author Emrys Myrddin's estate, aspiring architect Effy Sayre arrives at Hiraeth Manor where she meets a stodgy young literature scholar who draws her into a battle against dark forces - both mortal and magical - that threatens to consume them both.
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In How to Make Money in High School, you will discover:
How you can earn passive income while still attending school
30 diverse money-making ideas that you can start right away
The unglamorous jobs that can actually make you hundreds of dollars in tips
How to make $1,000 extra cash over a weekend with this fun scavenging racket
The #1 thing you need to avoid getting screwed over by a client
How to use your side hustle as a jump-off point to a lucrative...
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He didn't believe in love . . . until her.
Have you ever met someone you hate as soon as they open their mouth? Freshman AVA MASON can relate, and no one makes her feel that way more than COLTON THOMPSON, the handsome center for the hockey team at Great Lake University.
With his sights set on a professional hockey career, Colton keeps his issues, and the truth about his family drama, under wraps. But when he and Ava collide, a fierce attraction...
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After receiving a PhD in mathematics from MIT, Larry spent three decades working at prestigious companies in the tech industry. Initially he was not worried when he lost his job as part of a large layoff, but the prolonged unemployment that followed decimated his finances and nearly ended his marriage. Larry's story is not an anomaly.
In The Stigma Trap, Ofer Sharone explains how the stigma of unemployment can render past educational and professional...
20) Will This Be on the Test?: What Your Professors Really Want You to Know about Succeeding in College
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Dana T. Johnson taught for many years at the College of William and Mary, where she twice won the Simon Prize for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, and has three decades of experience teaching college freshmen. Jennifer E. Price is a biologist who has much experience teaching online as well as traditional college courses.
The essential survival guide for college students
Getting into college takes plenty of hard work, but knowing what...
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