The College Woman's Handbook: Educating Ourselves - Softcover

Presenting the peer-to-peer guide to everything you want to know, ought to know, and didn't know you needed to know about college. From eleventh-hour cramming tips to dealing with racism, safer partying to getting into graduate school, THE COLLEGE WOMAN'S HANDBOOK helps you get the most from your education, in and out of the classroom. Its 24 chapters address hundreds of specific needs, questions, and concerns, and include extensive resource guides, information-packed sidebars, lively lexicons, and quotes from college women around the country.

REALITY 101

TUITION: I didn't need financial aid when I started school, but now I do. Is it too late to apply? Page 93.

STUDY: I'm taking five class, I'm on the swim team, I've got a work-study job, and I'm dating someone new. How do I juggle it all? Page 20.

HOUSING: I'm renting an apartment off-campus with two friends. Do we all need to sign the lease? Page 143.

SAFER SEX: He has a million excuses for not wanting to wear a condom. Is there a foolproof comeback? Page 429.

STRESS: Before college I thought I could do anything if I worked hard enough, but now I feel I'm about to implode. How do I keep from stressing out? Page 247.

FRIENDS IN NEED: I think my roommate is bulimic. How can I convince her to get the help that she needs? Page 290.