Books we recommend
by Peter Felten and Leo M. Lambert
Connections Are Everything: A College Student’s Guide to Relationship-Rich Education is a practical and empowering guide to building the meaningful relationships that shape a successful college experience. Drawing on decades of research, the authors show how connections with professors, mentors, peers, and campus staff can transform students
academically, personally, and professionally. Through concise, accessible chapters, the book offers actionable strategies for creating “relationship-rich” experiences through mentorships, internships, research opportunities, and campus involvement. Especially relevant for first-generation and underrepresented students, this insightful guide helps readers navigate college with confidence, purpose, and a stronger sense of belonging.
by Harlan Cohen, 2005
Packed with humor, honesty, and real student experiences, The Naked Roommate is the ultimate survival guide for navigating college life. Covering everything from difficult roommates and dorm drama to friendships, classes, dating, parties, stress, and money, this book offers practical advice students actually need. Drawing on
stories from more than 100 campuses, the book gives an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of college, helping students avoid common mistakes while making the most of their experience. Funny, relatable, and incredibly useful, it’s the go-to handbook for thriving academically, socially, and personally during the college years.