Includes bibliographical references and index.

Defining yourself and your goals -- Welcome to college: growing toward success -- Values, goals, and time: managing yourself -- Learning how you learn: making the most of your abilities -- Developing academic skills -- Critical, creative, and practical thinking: solving problems and making decisions -- Reading and information literacy: learning from print and online materials -- Listening and note taking: taking in and recording information -- Memory and studying: retaining what you learn -- Test taking: showing what you know -- Creating life success -- Diversity and communication: making relationships work -- Wellness and stress management: staying healthy in body and mind -- Managing money: living within your means -- Careers and more: building a successful future.