For Freshman Orientation, Introduction to College, College Survival, and College Seminar courses. The only book on the market written with the first-time community college student in mind, this text provides basic information as well as encouragement for the non-traditional student-it shows that going to college and balancing work and family can be accomplished. It covers a range of topics, examining the reasons for attending college, how to study effectively, and life after community college. Each chapter explores a major "college survival" topic in depth and provides a wealth of information for anyone who has stepped onto campus for the first time.