College Adjustment Guides

Clary, Deborah, & Mayer, Becker (Editor; 1997). The College Survival Handbook: Almost Everything You Need to Get the Most Out of Your College Experience, Except the Diploma. Andrews & McMeel. A recent college survivor reviews hundreds of things college students should know. Contains practical information and helpful tips.

Edwards, Stephanie (1996). 101 Things a College Girl Should Know, From a Big Sisters Who’s Been There. Andrews & McMeel. A guide for college women filled with practical and down-to earth advice; especially helpful for high school women preparing for college.

Frandsen, Betty Rae (1991). Where's Dad Now That I Need Him? Aspen West Publishing & Distribution. This book contains many useful suggestions and hints on solving everyday problems commonly associated with things 'Dads' usually fix.

Frandsen, Kathryn J., Frandsen, Kent P., & Frandsen, Betty Rae (1991). Where's Mom Now That I Need Her? Aspen West Publishing and Distribution. A cookbook with a difference: offers a useful collection of hints on grocery shopping, laundry and stain removal, first aid, nutrition, and more, plus great recipes for quick, easy-to-prepare, low-cost meals, all in a binder format.

Grayson, P. A. & Meilman, P. W. (1999). Beating the College Blues (2nd Edition). New York: Checkmark Books. A question and answer guide to all areas of college life, including fitting in, studying, dealing with family, falling in love, and coping with anxiety and depression. Also contains a section on determining whether or not counseling is for you.

Hanson, Jennifer (1996). The Real Freshman Handbook: An Irreverent & Totally Honest Guide to Life on Campus. Houghton Mifflin Co. A survival guide for college freshman which covers issues such as dorm life, choosing courses, exams, writing papers, and coping with the social scene. Written with humor by a Harvard graduate.

Sponholz, Melanie, Sponholz, Joseph C., & Owens, Eric (1996). College Companion: Real Students, True Stories, Good Advice. Princeton Review Series. Offers advice from students and others on how to succeed both in class and on campus.

Tyler, Suzette (1997). Been There, Should’ve Done That: 505 Tips for Making the Most of College. Front Porch Printers. A quick-read guidebook compiled by college students from all over the country.

Winkler, Kathleen (1998). College Bound. Concordia Publishing House. A guidebook to help incoming freshman prepare for both the joys and the problems of college. Considers both academic and relational issues; also includes a chapter for parents.