Includes bibliographical references and index.

You're in the big time now -- Where to find the help you need -- A few words about professors -- Major decisions: selecting courses and a major -- Classes, work, and play : adjusting to the demands of college -- Learning 2.0: technology, college, and you -- Timely tips: the ABC(& D)s of time management -- "I think I can, I think I can" : getting and staying motivated -- Igniting the fire: discovering your inner learner -- Arrrrrrrgh!: and other ways to handle stress -- What's it all about? : understanding how you learn -- Can you believe that? -- Shhhhh- a moment of silence, please : concentrating while you study -- Your course syllabus is your friend -- What's up, doc?: understanding your prof's expectations -- Take note! -- Words! words! words! -- Active reading -- Three Rs and an M : remembering what you have read and heard -- Studying smarter -- Everything you wanted to know about research and presentations but were afraid to ask -- It's more than multiple guess : prepping for and taking objective exams -- Bluebook blues : prepping for and taking essay exams -- Is that your final answer? -- Just the FAQs : frequently asked questions.