College Life

In a Massachusetts college town stands a dilapidated colonial: Delta Zeta Chi. Here, we meet Newton, the beloved chapter president; Oprah, the sensitive reader; Petey, the treasurer, loyal to a fault; Claire, the couch-surfing dropout who hopes to sell them drugs; and a girl known, for unexpected reasons, as God. Though the living room reeks of sweat and spilled beer, the brothers know that to be inside is everything.

What began as an effort for a college professor to get to know her students turned into an invitation to be initiated into a National Panhellenic Conference sorority and serve as its faculty advisor. For the next seven years, Mathews attended sorority and fraternity chapter meetings, Greek Week competitions, leadership retreats, and mixers and formals. Combining her personal observations with ethnographic field analysis and research, this book examines how white Greek letter organizations help reshape the conceptual boundaries of society's most foundational relationship categories.

What is your money story? Are you working hard but not getting what you want? You need the 10 Money Moves! In Your Money Story: 10 Money Moves to Change Your Life, businesswoman, lawyer, and six-time author S. S. Curtis unpacks the money moves you need to get control and make your money work for you. In these pages, you'll discover: *The hidden trap of analysis paralysis *How to bring more money in *Ways to cut money going out *How to pay off your debt *How to gain financial security *And more Step-by-step, S. S. Curtis shares her proven process for harnessing the power of all ten money ...

INDEPENDENCE UNLOCKED: Life Skills for Young Adults on the GO! Ready to take on life’s challenges with confidence? Independence Unlocked is your ultimate guide to mastering the skills every young adult needs to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. This engaging and practical book covers essential topics, including: ✔ Navigating the real estate market with ease ✔ Mastering the latest tech to stay ahead ✔ Building meaningful social connections ✔ Beating impostor syndrome once and for all ✔ Preparing for the exciting journey of parenting With relatable examples and actionable ...

Leah Anderson has one dating rule…absolutely no men in the medical field! She learned a long time ago from her biological father that men in the medical field care about one thing–themselves. Leah reluctantly agrees to spend one evening dirty dancing with her best friend’s brother, Jared, despite the fact that he is a medical student and real jerk to boot. Anything to help out her best friend! Jared Billette has secretly crushed on Leah for years and acts like a real jerk to her to keep his attraction in check. Some things in life are simply taboo, and dating your sibling’s best ...

THE BOOK OF HOW TO FOR COLLEDGE STUDENTS: “Success in College and Beyond” is a comprehensive guide that equips students with essential skills and knowledge for achieving academic success and personal growth. It offers practical tips and strategies that help students navigate college life and prepare for the future. This book covers various topics, including effective communication, teamwork, stress management, building healthy relationships, financial literacy, leadership, and entrepreneurship. With its engaging writing style and real-world examples, “Success in College and Beyond” ...

Now that Payton and Parker Gray have survived their first year of college and found love, their twin brothers, Patton and Paxton Gray, are joining their big brothers along with cousins when they return to college. The problem is Patton and Paxton are known as the devil twins for a reason. Payton and Parker try to reign their brothers in but will need help from family to do so. If you thought the older Gray Brothers and Harper Boys were crazy, you haven't seen anything yet with the younger boys. The college will find out how much of a force of nature the Gray Brothers and Harper Family are. ...

When Bryn Mawr College senior Elizabeth Harper is asked to serve as the college’s liaison to their annual Benefit Gala at Carrington Manor, she has little notion of her billionaire host’s mysterious past, much less his dark intentions. Inexperienced and naïve, she immediately falls under his spell. Lured into a sexual cornucopia of bondage, discipline, and submission, Elizabeth soon discovers she must plumb the depths of her own sexual fantasies in order to win the heart of the man with whom she has fallen desperately in love. Fearing she is no longer in control of her emotions, ...

The years after college can be some of the most uncertain times of life. Recent graduates grieve the loss of community, question their place in the world, and struggle to find meaningful work. It can be shocking to discover that college did not fully prepare you for the challenges you now face. Discover how you can thrive beyond your undergraduate years. If you feel lost in transition, here are resources to help you flourish as a Christ-follower in a complex world.

Whether you're stepping into college for the first time or looking to up your game, this ultimate guide is packed with everything you need to thrive. Are you a freshman trying to adapt to college life? Afraid you won’t be able to juggle your studies, work, and social life? Wondering how to transition smoothly to professional life after graduation?

Embark on an epic quest for financial mastery and pave the way to the lifestyle you've always dreamed of with lasting financial freedom teenage years are a playground for exploration, learning, and self-discovery. While school diligently teaches about historical events and scientific theories, practical life skills, especially financial literacy, often fall through the cracks. Sadly, this gap leaves many teens, including yourself, unequipped with fundamental financial knowledge. Skills like handling debit or credit cards, making investments, or balancing a checkbook remain a mystery.

Three Women. One College Student. Life Lessons. Wayne Sloan and Linda Watson never intended to become long-term lovers. But almost a year has passed and the improbable romance, between a college student and a 45-year-old widow, is still a secret from everyone including Linda’s best friend, Cindy Sloan, who happens to be Wayne’s mom. Wayne’s poor scholastic performance incurs the wrath of his parents, and a long summer working for his uncle in a rural factory awaits Wayne. Soon after his arrival Wayne receives an unwanted gift from a promiscuous divorcee. He seeks a more appropriate ...

How do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It's the question virtually every college student or recent graduate faces. Now newly revised and updated, Lindsey Pollak's Getting from College to Career is the definitive guide to building the experience, skills, and confidence you need to succeed in the job search, offering action-oriented tips and strategies ranging from the simple to the expert.

Everyone knows that the early bird catches the worm, but not everyone knows how it’s done. Studies have shown that early risers earn more money. They’re happier and more productive, and perhaps surprisingly, they often report feeling better rested than those who get up late. Waking up early exposes you to more daylight, which in turn increases the levels of serotonin released by the brain - and that means an elevated mood, a calmer outlook, and increased focus. When you think of it that way, it’s clear to see why waking up early would make you more productive.

If you are starting college or know someone who is, this concise and powerful book will provide the tools every freshman needs. Success in the first year of college means more than a high GPA. To be truly successful in college and beyond requires emotional intelligence. Average 2 Awesome will guide readers through the four components of emotional intelligence. Learn how to become more self-aware and how to control your emotions. Then discover the importance of empathy and how to increase that valuable "soft skill." Finally, find out what it takes to become a leader.

Sky Fielder is a typical college student, except that she is a product of the foster-care system, lives in a halfway house, and meets with her caseworker on a weekly basis. While failing to balance her grades and erratic social life, she receives a call from a hospital, asking her to make medical decisions for her brother Ben—who died more than a decade before. The call must be a scam, and besides, Sky has a new life now. None of her classmates know about her desperate and feral childhood in West Texas.

Since Joshua Steckel began work at a Brooklyn public high school as its first-ever college guidance counselor, every one of the hundreds of graduates he has counseled has been accepted to college, many to top-flight schools with all expenses paid. But getting in is only one small part of the drama of his students’ stories. In a riveting work of narrative nonfiction - winner of a Studs and Ida Terkel award - Hold Fast to Dreams follows the lives of 10 of Josh’s students as they navigate the vast and obstacle-ridden landscape of college in America.

Seven hours. That's how long I knew her in college. But that hasn't stopped me from thinking about her every day since. That's why I recognized her the second she walked into my bar. She glances over, but it's obvious she doesn't recognize me. And why would she? I think she only looked at my face once that night. Most of the time, she had her head buried in my chest, wailing about her idiot boyfriend. You'd think those few short hours would fade from my memory by the time I woke up the next morning, but no such luck.

This is a collection of 50 simple tips of advice that any student would like to know. The book offers practical timeless tips, including money management, your major and school, friends and socializing, and starting your career.

A family in crisis puts love in jeopardy and forces an impossible decision. Can this married couple survive what they're facing, or will their happy and successful marriage be ruined by external circumstances? When Connor and Laura's children find themselves in trouble - each with their own life-altering consequence, drastic decisions need to be made to turn things around and keep this family together. Connor thinks a return to Ireland might be the best answer, but Laura wants to stay in Oregon to maintain her lucrative career as a renowned attorney. To further complicate a resolution, each...