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Making the Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds
Making the Most of College Students Speak Their Minds Author:Richard J. Light The stories that Harvard students shared with Richard Light and his colleagues about their experiences of inspiration, frustration, and discovery fill the book with spirit. Some of the anecdotes are funny, some are moving, and some are surprising. Many are wise—especially about choosing classes, talking productively with advisors, improvin... more »g writing and study skills, maximizing the value of research assignments, and connecting learning inside the classroom with the rest of life. Filled with practical advice, illuminated with stories of real students' self-doubts, failures, discoveries, and hopes, Making the Most of College presents strategies for academic success. "Harvard Professor [Richard Light] reveals secrets from his 10-year study of successful students. [Making the Most of College] offers practical advice to school administrators, parents, and, most importantly, to the students themselves." —Alisha Davis, Newsweek "Mr. Light's recommendations sound straightforward enough: Encourage collegial work. Urge students to get involved in extracurricular activities. Foster and promote diversity. Get students to form study groups. The list goes on. Scholars and administrators who have read the book say it is the research behind such recommendations, not just the personal touch, that makes Mr. Light's work valuable." —Alex P. Kellogg, Chronicle of Higher Education« less