Lecture Notes A Professor's Inside Guide to College Success

If yours"re an incoming freshman facing the culture shock of campus life, reeling under the weight of scholastic expectations, and feeling the pressure of overwhelming financial commitments-donrs"t panic!Lectures Notescounters the confusion with an insiderrs"s perspective on navigating these challenges and many more. Professor Philip Freeman reveals the three sure-fire rules for a great college experience, offers solid strategies for fostering crucial relationships with faculty advisors, and sets you up for four years of success-and beyond. Packed with practical advice,Lectures Notesis a must read for every college-bound high school senior, whether yours"re attending a small-town junior college, a sprawling mega-campus, or an ivy-league university. Donrs"t leave home without it!

PHILIP FREEMAN holds a doctorate from Harvard University and is currently the chair of classical languages at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The recipient of numerous teaching awards and honors, he has been a visiting scholar at the American Academy in Rome, the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C., and the Harvard Divinity School. Professor Freeman’s previous books include Julius Caesar, The Philosopher and the Druids, and St. Patrick of Ireland.

CONTENTS 
 
preface—vi
the three rules for college success—1
high school versus college—9
types of professors—15
colleges and professors—29
how to find the best teachers—38
good relations—46
advising—53
the classroom—63
taking notes—71
how to read a book—78
writing great papers—87
research papers—97
how to study for a test—112
recommendations—123
the top ten ways to annoy your professors—129
handling problems—137
international and nontraditional students—142
conclusion—147
index—150