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Welcome to George Fox University!
Welcome to George Fox University, a place where each of you will be known - personally, academically, and spiritually.
In keeping with that promise, the library has assembled a collection of resources that will help you during your first year at George Fox University.
Think of these resources as a care package from us, to you.
Please contact any one of the librarians if you need any help with research. We are here for you!
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The Freshman Survival Guide by
A completely revised and updated values-based guide to navigating the first year of college that speaks to college students in their own language and offers practical tools that readers need to keep from drinking, sleeping, or skipping their way out of college. The explosion of technology, ubiquity of social media, and culture changes have all added new layers of complexity to the leap from high school to college. Includes new research and advice on issues such as mental health, sexual assault, and finding balance and expanded sections on dating, money management, and an increased focus on how the over 1.5 million incoming freshman can prepare themselves for the biggest change they've encountered in their lives: heading off to college.
Call Number: LB2343.32 .F74 2016ISBN: 9781455539000Publication Date: 2016
What the Best College Students Do by
The creative, successful college graduates who went on to change the world we live in, aimed higher than straight A's. They use their four years to cultivate habits of thought that would enable them to grow and adapt throughout their lives. These individuals started out with the belief that intelligence and ability are expandable, not fixed. That leads them to make connections across disciplines, to develop a "meta-cognitive" understanding of their own ways of thinking, and to find ways to negotiate ill-structured problems rather than simply looking for right answers.
ISBN: 9780674066649Publication Date: 2012
Welcome to Adulting: Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future by
Every day, another Millennial becomes an adult. For many young people, the transition is a bumpy one, fraught with opportunities to make mistakes and bad choices. The clear expectations they had at home or in school are gone, and they may feel unprepared to face what comes next. But sometimes we make it harder than it has to be. Combining entertaining stories from his own experience, insights from the Bible, and compelling evidence from research, "JP" Pokluda lays out a roadmap for how to navigate life as an adult, addressing topics like - friendships and dating - career and money management - interpersonal conflict - controlling anxiety - recovering from addiction - and discovering your purpose on this earth Anyone struggling to find a footing in the world of adult life will welcome this witty, non-patronizing guide.
ISBN: 0801078105Publication Date: 2018-09-04
University 101: Study/ Strategize and Succeed by
Welcome to university! Whether this is your first time in post-secondary education, or whether you are returning to studies, you’re arriving with some goals you want to achieve. Perhaps you are taking a focused program to lead you into your desired career. Perhaps you are exploring courses in different areas, providing a foundation for future specialization. Wherever you are in your journey, you find yourself in a learning environment that is different from one you have experienced before. A good foundation for university is learning how to learn. By taking the time to read this book and work through the exercises included, you are investing in the skills that will support you in all of your classes and future learning.
Publication Date: 2018
How to Be a Student: 100 Great Ideas and Practical Habits for Students Everywhere by
How to be a student helps tackle the challenges and opportunities associated with life at university and college. 100 actionable ideas, strategies and tactics help you to make the most of your time.
ISBN: 1280947322Publication Date: 2005
College Success Guaranteed by
Malcolm Gauld has watched thousands of kids go off to college, some return to visit after their first year exuding the vibe of conquering heroes while others look pretty bummed out. This book offers a plan to help the new college student complete Year #1 as a member of the first group. Includes anecdotes from current college students and recent graduates, the book presents five simple rules.
ISBN: 9781610480420Publication Date: 2011
