Gap Year

Gap Year
Author: Joseph O'Shea
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2014
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1421410362

The idea of the gap year has taken hold in America. Since its development in Britain nearly fifty years ago, taking time off between secondary school and college has allowed students the opportunity to travel, develop crucial life skills, and grow up, all while doing volunteer work in much-needed parts of the developing world.

Navigating the First College Year

Navigating the First College Year
Author: Leslie Banahan
Publisher: The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2020-06-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1942072511

Published in partnership with NODA, the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education Parents and family members play a critical role in the success of new college students, but those who never attended college or who have been away from it for a while may lack critical information about the purpose, goals, and structure of higher education today. This brief guide offers parents and families an overview of the college experience, especially in the first year, and suggests strategies for helping their students succeed. A glossary of key terms is included. Grounded in the student success research and practice literature, the guide is ideal for use in orientation programs, recruitment events, and family weekends. $2.00 each when purchased in multiple copy pack of 100.

A Year-round College Calendar

A Year-round College Calendar
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Subcommittee on Children and Families
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2004
Genre: Federal aid to higher education
ISBN:

The First Year of College

The First Year of College
Author: Robert S. Feldman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2018
Genre: Education
ISBN: 110717628X

An examination of the first year of college and the intersecting challenges facing today's students, written by top educational researchers.

Colleges That Change Lives

Colleges That Change Lives
Author: Loren Pope
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2006-07-25
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1101221348

Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.