Cornerstones for First Generation Learners [1 ed.] 0321863283, 9780321863287

Part of the Cornerstones series, this book assists those who are first in their family to attend college to overcome obs

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Cornerstones for First Generation Learners [1 ed.]
 0321863283, 9780321863287

Table of contents :
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
CORNERSTONES FOR FIRST-GENERATION LEARNERS
ACHIEVE: CORNERSTONES FOR FIRST-GENERATION LEARNERS
WHEN YOU ARE THE FIRST IN THE FAMILY TO ATTEND COLLEGE
DEMOGRAPHICS AND CHALLENGES OF FIRSTGENERATION LEARNERS
THE CRITICAL FIRST TERM
UNDERSTANDING EXPECTATIONS
OVERCOMING ACADEMIC CULTURE SHOCK
DEVELOPING YOUR LISTENING, NOTE-TAKING, AND TEST-TAKING SKILLS
THE ALL-IMPORTANT ACADEMIC ADVISOR
PERSISTING FOR YOUR FUTURE
DEALING WITH PERSONAL CHANGES
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
RESOURCES TO HELP GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE FINANCIAL AID MAZE
PRIORITY/TIME MANAGEMENT AND SELF-DISCIPLINE
UNDERSTANDING WHERE YOUR TIME GOES
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BROWN
REFERENCES

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CORNERSTONES FOR FIRST-GENERATION LEARNERS Robert M. Sherfield College of Southern Nevada

Patricia G. Moody University of South Carolina

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ACHIEVE CORNERSTONES FOR FIRST-GENERATION LEARNERS