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Ken Zelasko 
Community College of Southern Nevada
"If your students are going to college, this is the place to visit first!"
 
Dr. Mary Coplen
Hutchinson Community College
"An excellent resource for all types of successful student survival tips from relationships to study skills, and much more."
 
Christine M. Spindler
Assistant Director, The Advising Center 
Cedar Crest College
"Great site! My students need this straight-forward, readable advice; definitely a must for freshmen, and not a bad "refresher" for upperclassmen as well!  My favorite tip for class: Ask questions. "When does this class get out?" is not always an appropriate question, however. How true!"
 
Dave Wood
Books Editor

Minneapolis Star-Tribune
August 27, 1995
"Does the kid you know who's going off to college already have a big, thick dictionary and thesaurus? Wondering what to give that kid before he heads for the dorm at some cow college or Harvard?"

"Try The Student Survival Manual ...  Those lists contain good advice ... and a healthy dose of fun."
 
Nick Nittler
Brownell-Talbot School

Online Resources for College Exploration and Planning
"The Student Survival Manual is a very readable book -- actually a series of lists in "10 reasons to..." format -- packed with great advice for success in college -- or often even in high school -- or in life, for that matter!"
 
FamilyEducation.com
"Parents dedicated to children's learning"
"Some good common-sense advice on a variety of subjects -- arranged in a handy, tip-format that you're sure to enjoy!"
Warren Dodson
"Next to getting students to attend orientation, the most difficult task is to get them to read the literature which is provided in the orientation session, ...

The Student Survival Manual is a breakthrough in this arena. It provides a great deal of very real need to know information in a serious but very light format.
 College is a serious business and being successful in or at it does not have to be boring drudgery. 
This book makes you want to move on to the next chapter and the next and the next because of the totally unique style of the author. 
It is a must book for the lighter side of a very serious proposition. Add this to your Student Success reading list."

John Guerrieri
Youngstown State University  
"This is a student survival guide that underlines its serious tone with some tongue-in-cheek humor. ... it  is both serious and humorous, appealing to the attitudes of many confused college students ... 
The extensive use of humor and sarcasm in the lists actually make the impact of the lists more effective. The tone is not preachy, but realistic and sensible. 
If you are doing things is says you shouldn't, you will not find it funny, but more likely will find it troublesome. 
In conclusion this is a good sight because it is hip enough to keep a visitor's attention, and real enough to make valid points."

USA Today 
"Everybody knows that the real purpose of school is to test your survival skills. The Student Survival Manual can come in very handy indeed. 
Ranges from 10 tips to improving your writing to 10 easy ways to land on probation."

Bob Denny, 
Ashburnham-Westminster Massachusetts Regional School District
April 1999 
"Helpful hints for kids going to college include writing tips, note-taking, and how to make the most of your college experience"

Marshall D. Tessnear, Ph.D.
Associate Director
University Counseling Center
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
"... lots of good common sense and in a way that students will like. Good humor."

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sonal.co.uk
"The Student Survival Manual: A must for all new and returning college students, and college bound high school students."

Univ. of Oklahoma
College Survival Links
"Great Site... Contains a lot of 'Top 10' lists on almost every aspect of college life."

Julio Ojeda
St. Paul Pioneer Press
"College can be confusing. Now there's help: The Student Survival Manual is a guide on the ins and outs of campus life. It's structured as a series "Top Ten" lists. 
Don't miss ... 10 tips for surviving the registration process, improving your writing skills, parking your car on campus and hosting a party."

Jing Amberger

Rochester Institute of Technology 
"Here's a guide to help college students take full advantage of the Internet on campus. 
This is a guide that is not only for the freshmen but also for all the college students. 
The Student Survival Manual ...  lists in '10 reasons to...' are the very useful information that offers common-sense tips for freshmen."

Homer.libby.org
"Love your site, as Guidance counselor at a high school I would like to utilize some of the great material in your book."

Michael Arnzen
Campus Connections
The University of Oregon
"Here's a guide to help college students take full advantage of the Internet on campus." "...
 You can find more tips to help you deal with campus computer labs and general college living."

Clackamas Community College. 
College Resources
"Take time to explore The Student Survival Manual tips about survival in the classroom, choosing an effective tutor, transcripts, bulletin boards, registration, probation, cheating, parking your car on campus, and deciding on your major."

Library and Information Service of Western Australia
Young People's Information
"Cool tips for surviving senior secondary school and tertiary study. Includes survival in the classroom, improving your writing skills and time management"

Quintessential Careers 
"... from the creators of Success in College Using the Internet, this site has a huge list of tips for success in college, including: '10 ways to improve your social life' and '10 tips for planning your career' and many more."

Manchester Metropolitan University 
United Kingdom
"Great page teaching you how to survive as a student. Covers everything from learning, going out and revising the night before."

Dennis Randall
"I enjoyed your book and would like to add it to our service's section on Stress: the College Years."

Kathleen Tobin 
Boston College
"I really enjoyed reading this. I hope you can think up more lists and print them in a next edition. Thanks again!"

Zoltan Thomas 
"I just checked out your new site and I think its very impressive...
 Aside from the Manual you've included so many links that it makes it truly comprehensive. "

Doty's School Counseling Page
"The Student Survival Manual (How to Survive College).  Yes, such a thing is possible; I'm living proof. 
This page offers common-sense tips for freshmen. My personal favorite: Make sure tutors speak the native language you do."