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"Professors John Gardner and Jerry Jewler have the knowledge of what works and what doesnat that few can match. That knowledge is contained within the pages of this book. . . . I canat imagine a more comprehensive introduction to the college experience. . . . I have found that in my own institution, where I teach our version of the freshman seminar, their advice works!"

YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE provides an intelligent and thorough guide for college students to improve academic and personal skills, from test taking to time management. John Gardner is a very well-known proponent of the first-year seminar and was instrumental is creating the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition at the University of South Carolina. Each chapter of the book is co-written with consultants who are experts on their various fields. The book is packaged with a free CD-ROM containing a variety of exercises and self-assessments. Adopters of the book can also benefit from the extensive College Success program Wadsworth offers, including student assessment, teacher training workshops and additional student and instructor resources.