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A lot of popular college preparation books are geared toward parents, informing them about the next steps they need to take to educate their high school graduate about college life. These books are often straightforward and detail only the boring topics. Many high school seniors have had it with reading books by the time their senior summer rolls around, but being informed about their next four years with insider tips can make the transition into college a lot easier.
Nowadays, it’s hard to come by attractive and informative books with tips tailored for millennial women entering universities. Most books often avoid examining mental illness, sexual assault and nutrition. These topics are a vital part of what women need to hear about because the reality is that they could affect her life in college. What college women need is a book that will not only include an essential discussion of finances, but important everyday life tips that include making healthy grocery lists and protecting herself from potential bad guys.
And now they have it. Released on April 4, 2015, Her Campus has published a complete college guide, The Her Campus Guide to College Life: How to Manage Relationships, Stay Safe and Healthy, Handle Stress, and Have the Best Years of Your Life!, to help women conquer the woes of Collegiettes’ years balancing a social life, schoolwork, dealing with relationships and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Co-Founders Stephanie, Annie and Windsor in addition to many talented editors of Her Campus have created a book to give you an inside look into how college is in today’s society. No more relying on just your parents’ experiences for advice – you now have expert guidance at your fingertips, and it’s all centered on living YOUR life as a Collegiette in 2015!
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The book is comprised of 300 pages filled with informative chapters that include staying safe around campus, dealing with roommate conflicts and managing your money – topics that you may brush off until you are stuck in a situation where you wished you knew what to do. Each chapter thoroughly examines a theme and ends with a recap of what you just read, highlighting the major takeaways. Wellness check-ins are helpful bullet point lists that you should review if a certain topic affects your life such as reading signs that you’re not in a healthy relationship if you are concerned about your relationships.
Many chapters include sections that explain a situation, why it happens and how to deal with it in the healthiest way. The examples in the book are realistic and the authors use an approachable tone to explain everything from where to go when you get sick to tips on speaking with a professor about an academic issue! The book is meant to show you the highs and lows of college in an objective manner so you can enjoy your four years while handling the scary parts that may occur. From freshman year to life as an upperclassman, the book offers amazing advice that appeals to all college women.
You can order your own copy of the #HCBook The Her Campus Guide to College Life here!