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Urban Learners: Serious About College Success (2nd Edition)
Urban Learners Serious About College Success - 2nd Edition Author:Robert Delucia This collection of readings written by counseling faculty who work intimately with urban commuter freshmen, addresses both the psychoeducational needs and adjustment issues of today's urban college students who may come to college underprepared (and from economically or educationally disadvantaged families). The authors, a mul... more »ticulturally diverse group, speak to students in an open and personal way on and discuss college life, enhancing academic performance, personal adjustment and growth, and career planning and development, motivating students. Readings address both the psychoeducational needs and adjustment issues of urban college students who may come to college underprepared. Focuses on four critical areas important for success in the first year: orientation and integration into college life, strategies to enhance academic performance, personal adjustment, growth, and dealing with family pressures« less