Once Upon a Campus: Tantalizing Truths about College from People Who've Already Messed Up
by Trent Anderson, Seppy Basili
Publisher: Kaplan
Published: May 2003
About the Book
Heading off to college means new experiences, new challenges, and new obstacles. That's why the authors of Once Upon a Campus surveyed hundreds of current college students and recent grads asking for their best advice and biggest mistakes on topics such as roommate etiquette, dorm life, the social scene, picking classes, dealing with professors, preparing for exams and more. Now, students who are heading off to college can benefit from the wisdom and learn from the mistakes of those who have gone before them.
What is College Really Like?
College Students Weigh In On: Dorms and roommates - The social scene - Writing papers and studying for exams - What professors and teacher's assistants really want
Benefit from their wisdom . . .
"All roommates are weird. The key is realizing that your roommate is weird . . . and deciding to get along with her anyway."
--Senior, Biology, Seattle Pacific University
"A professor will not flunk you if he knows your name."
--Graduate, Sports Management, University of Kansas
...and learn from their mistakes:
"After a semester of eating in the dining hall, I quickly learned to steer clear of anything with 'medley,' 'hash', or 'casserole' in the name; anything 'over rice;' and 'meat with gray sauce'."
--Senior, Biology, Oberlin College
"I regret not changing my major. I thought I had to know what I wanted to do when I got to college, so I stuck with it even though I wasn't satisfied . . ."
-- Senior, Film, Northwestern University
The Review
I am still laughing! Oh the flashbacks I had while reading. This is great for everyone about to embark on a college career. Throughout the humor are some very serious points that need to be taken. This is great advice from those that know. There is so much you just don't think about when entering college, and this book covers it all. From studying to eating to roommates to class scheduling and more. A must, must read!
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