The Complete Idiot's Guide To College Survival

College Survival by Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D. A Pearson Education Company Copyright  2001 by Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D. All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. For information, address Alpha Books, 201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290. THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO and Design are registered trademarks of Pearson Education. International Standard Book Number: 0-02-864169-8 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2001089685 03 02 01 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Interpretation of the printing code: The rightmost number of the first series of numbers is the year of the book’s printing; the rightmost number of the second series of numbers is the number of the book’s printing. For example, a printing code of 01-1 shows that the first printing occurred in 2001. Printed in the United States of America Note: This publication contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering professional services in the book. If the reader requires personal assistance or advice, a competent professional should be consulted. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book. Publisher Marie Butler-Knight Product Manager Phil Kitchel Managing Editor Jennifer Chisholm Senior Acquisitions Editor Randy Ladenheim-Gil Development Editor Michael Thomas Senior Production Editor Christy Wagner Copy Editor Lisa M. Lord Illustrator Jody Schaeffer Cover Designers Mike Freeland Kevin Spear Book Designers Scott Cook and Amy Adams of DesignLab Indexer Tonya Heard Layout/Proofreading Angela Calvert John Etchison Elizabeth Louden Contents at a Glance Part 1: Campus Life 1 Movin’ In Find out about choosing dorms, rooms, and getting along with your roommate(s). Then see how to pack what you need. Finally, decide if you want a car on campus and start learning how to handle your money. 1 3 2 Taking Charge on Campus Here’s the inside scoop on freshman orientation, finding your way, doing your laundry, coping with illness, and eating smart. 15 3 The Class Experience Get a handle on your education: Select classes, register, and work with your advisor as you think about your major and minor courses of study. 27 4 Making the Club Scene Discover the importance of becoming involved in campus activities, in