Virtual Displays: September 2025 - College and Career Success

The College Student's Guide to Mental Health by Mia Nosanow Easy, accessible guidance for addressing an essential element to college success: mental health While being in college can be an exciting time, it can also be a period of uncertainty, anxiety, loneliness, and even depression. The College Student's Guide to Mental Health is for any college student who wants to understand and maintain mental and emotional health. Mia Nosanow, a licensed psychologist and college therapist, has drawn upon her more than twenty years of direct experience counseling a diverse college student body to write a comprehensive mental and emotional health manual designed specifically for college students. Presented in clear, practical language and organized in short chapters, this book breaks down common problems and provides actionable strategies for addressing them. Whether students want to understand challenging emotions, transform negative thoughts, improve relationships, or explore the connection between time management and mental health, these topics and more can be found in this one book -- a valuable tool for college students as well as the families and professionals who support them.

College Success for Students of Color by Francisco A. Rios; Jacquelyn L. Bridgeman; Angela M. Jaime; Kevin Roxas; Caskey Russell "An essential tool kit for young people of color who are considering postsecondary education but are unsure how to make it work for them." --Christine E. Sleeter, author of Transformative Ethnic Studies in Schools "I needed this book when I was a young Native student thinking about going to college." --Tiffany S. Lee, University of New Mexico "As a Latina and the first in my family to graduate from high school, I wish I would have had this book to help me successfully navigate college." --Margarita Bianco, CU Denver This one-of-a-kind, "how-to" guide is designed to help Indigenous Students and Students of Color (ISOC) thrive in postsecondary education. College Success for Students of Color spotlights the personal and cultural capital ISOCs bring with them on their postsecondary educational journey. It will help students identify, strengthen, and use these assets so that success in higher education is not only possible but inevitable. Written by faculty and administrators of color, from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, this guide contains insider advice and strategies to help ISOCs successfully navigate the challenges they might face wherever their postsecondary journey takes them. Through stories and relatable vignettes that help readers envision themselves in the book, this easy-to-use, interactive resource includes features such as Professional Tips, Think Alone/Think Together discussion prompts, and skill-building end-of-chapter activities that help students to develop their assets and hone their skills. Designed to help ISOCs thrive in postsecondary education as their full authentic selves, this book is a guide that can be returned to at any point along one's postsecondary journey. Book Features: Perspectives, ideas, and advice that address the unique experiences that Indigenous and Students of Color are likely to have in postsecondary institutions. Written collaboratively by a diverse group of faculty and administrators of color representing a variety of academic disciplines including law, education, ethnic and women studies, and English. A user-friendly format that students can easily navigate to address their needs as they plan and attend postsecondary education. Appropriate for students attending or considering a variety of postsecondary options, including technical schools, community college, or a 4-year college or university.

How to Become a Successful College Student by Scotty Dunlap; Brian Dudak This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success!

The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook by Jill Grimes; Nicole Grimes (Illustrator) Oprah's 2025 Best Grad Gifts Pick! 2022 Bookauthority: Best College Ebooks of All Time: Winner 2022 American Writing Awards Nonfiction Health Category: Winner 2022 IAN Book of the Year Outstanding Non-Fiction Health/Medicine: Winner  2022 International Impact Book Award Winner  2021 Gold Medal Florida Authors & Publishers Association Presidents Award: Health Category 2021 Gold Medal Winner of the International Book Award: Health Category 2021 Silver Medal Winner of the Nautilus Award:  Health, Healing, Wellness & Vitality 2021 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite: Health & Fitness 2021 New York City Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in the Health & Fitness category 2021 Firebird Speak Up Talk Radio Winner 2021 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal: Young Adult Nonfiction  2020 Gold Medal Winner of the Literary Titan Award 2020 American Book Fest Best Book Awards Winner: College Guides Consider this College Health 101--an award-winning guide to what students really want (or need) to know about their mental and physical health when they're away from home. College students facing their first illness, accident, or anxiety away from home often flip-flop between wanting to handle it themselves and wishing their parents could swoop in and fix everything. Advice from peers and "Dr. Google" can be questionable.The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook provides accurate, trustworthy, evidence-based medical information (served with a dose of humor) to reduce anxiety and stress and help set appropriate expectations for more than fifty common issues.   What if you can't sleep well (or can't sleep at all) in your dorm room?  What if a pill "gets stuck" in your throat? What if your roommate falls asleep (or passes out) wearing contacts, and wakes up with one painfully stuck? Your friend's terrible sore throat isn't Strep or Mono? What else could it be? What should you do for food poisoning? When do you really need X-rays for a sprained ankle or injured toe? What helps severe test anxiety or fear of public speaking?   Dr. Jill Grimes has the answer to these questions and many more. Her guidebook is designed to help you:  Decide if and when to seek medical help Know what to expect when you get there Plan for the worst-case scenario if you don't seek help Learn how you can prevent this in the future Realize what you can do right now, before you see a doctor Understand the diagnostic and treatment options   Got questions about tattoos, smoking, vaping, pot, and piercings? No worries, Dr. Grimes has covered those topics, too, as well as a few things you might not know about the use and abuse of stimulant (ADHD) prescription medications.  Pair this book with the DIY First Aid Kit detailed in the bonus section to help you, your roommates, and your friends have a healthier, happier semester!  

Self-Care for College Students by Julia Dellitt Make the most out of your college experience with these manageable self-care tips that are easy to incorporate into your busy college lifestyle. As a student in college--you're dealing with a lot. At times this can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining between classes, homework, activities, and building a new social life for yourself. But the secret to making sure these are the best years of your life is making time for self-care. If you've been working for hours on your latest paper, take a walk around campus to get moving. If you're feeling tired after a long week of classes and activities, give yourself permission to say no to those Friday night plans and take a relaxing evening for yourself. Self-Care for College Students offers suggestions that help you tackle every aspect of taking care of yourself from the simplest tasks to rewarding activities that might require more planning. Whether it is making sure you eat a healthy meal to utilizing your school's support services, there is advice for any situation. In this book, find realistic and practical self-care activities that you can try right away to maximize your college experience. Each activity is designed to help you refuel, such as making sure you get enough sleep to developing an exercise routine. Start making time for you and make your college years the best of your life--all while building lifelong habits for success and happiness for years to come.

The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials & Connections by Ben Wildavsky A persuasive case for building career success through broad education, targeted skills, and social capital Young people coming out of high school today can expect to hold many jobs over the course of their lives, which is why they need a range of essential skills. The Career Arts provides a corrective to the widespread and misleading notion that there is a direct trade-off between going to college and acquiring practical job skills. Ben Wildavsky cuts through the noise and anxiety surrounding this issue to offer sensible, clear-eyed guidance for anyone who is making decisions about education and career preparation with a view to getting ahead in the workforce. Drawing on evidence-based research, illuminating case studies, and in-depth interviews, Wildavsky shares the most vital lessons of what he calls the career arts, which include cultivating a mix of broad and targeted skills, taking advantage of employer-funded education benefits, and preparing for the world as it is, not as you wish it could be. He explains why college remains the gold standard of credentials, and presents the most promising high-quality supplements and alternatives to college that can help learners combine general and job-specific skills. He shows how building social capital is also critical to success, particularly for disadvantaged students. An invaluable guidebook for students, parents, counselors, and educators, The Career Arts reveals why college education and job preparation are not either-or propositions and identifies the blend of education and networking needed to support real-world career aspirations.

Seven Steps to College Success: a Pathway for Students with Disabilities by Elizabeth C. Hamblet "Just when I've mastered the IEP process, here comes college." If you're a parent of a student with a disability who has an IEP or 504 or you're a professional who works with them, you probably know the K-12 landscape well. But you may have questions about what happens for these students when they get to college, where the shifts in prevailing laws result in a disability accommodation system that works differently, the academic demands increase, and some of the supports students have used in high school won't be available. The good news is that research shows that the proper preparation can help students make a smooth college transition! But the planning needs to be rooted in a thorough understanding of the changes they'll encounter in the college environment. In this essential guide, college learning disabilities specialist Elizabeth C. Hamblet builds a foundation of knowledge step-by-step and answers your urgent questions. In 7 Steps to College Success, you'll learn how: ·students access accommodations, and which ones commonly are and aren't approved ·parents and professionals can help students develop the key personal and academic skills needed for self-management at college ·students can find colleges that are a good fit in all of the important ways and what admissions directors want them to know about the application process This third edition has been greatly revised to make it equally helpful to parents and professionals. It includes updated research and interviews, and new in this edition is corrections to common myths readers may have heard.

The Job Seeker's Script: Tell Your Story and Land Your Dream Job by Judith Humphrey The Job Seeker's Script stands out in a crowded field of career advice literature Whether you're looking to move up in your firm or searching for a position elsewhere, this book will show you how to tell your story persuasively at every stage of your professional journey. As a job seeker, you will discover how to create a clear, powerful script that inspires your listeners, gains their support, and lands you that dream job. The centerpiece of this book is the HIRE scripting template. You can use it to successfully structure every "chapter" in your story, from networking conversations and elevator pitches, to resumes and cover letters, to interviews. You will also learn how to * portray yourself as the central "character" in your story, * speak with compelling language, * rehearse for each interview, and * deliver with a strong, confident presence. The Job Seeker's Script is distinguished by its wealth of examples, drawn from author Judith Humphrey's deep experience in the field of communications. Learn from this book how to craft a narrative that will ensure your destiny as a standout performer and successful job candidate.

The Student Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes; Barry Z. Posner A brand new edition of the bestselling book that helps students and young people to develop critical leadership skills The Student Leadership Challenge is based on four decades of research on what people are doing when at their personal-best as leaders. With an approach tailored specifically to young and emerging leaders, this guide introduces The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership operating system, incorporating stories of leadership development from real students, as well as reflective and critical thinking activities at the end of each chapter. Readers will have opportunities to engage in each of The Five Practices, building leadership skills that translate to real world applications. This fourth edition has been updated with new stories about topics critical to today's youth, including climate change, social justice, mental health, and virtual learning. Included with the book is access to the online Student Leadership Practices Inventory, so readers can achieve insight into their current leadership skills. Learn The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, and how they help you succeed while in school and in life Get inspired by stories of students around the world who exhibit exemplary leadership Practice critical leadership behaviors and engage in thought-provoking reflections Assess your own potential with the Student Leadership Practices Inventory As a result of reading and interacting with The Student Leadership Challenge, readers will emerge with a concrete leadership framework and new skills that they can take with them, wherever the future leads.

A Pocket Guide to College Success by Jamie Shushan Get practical advice in a concise guide as Pocket Guide to College Success prepares you for your college careee -- from the very first day to graduation and beyond -- by focusing on key issues such as motivation and goal setting.

Will College Pay Off? by Peter Cappelli The decision of whether to go to college, or where, is hampered by poor information and inadequate understanding of the financial risk involved. Adding to the confusion, the same degree can cost dramatically different amounts for different people. A barrage of advertising offers new degrees designed to lead to specific jobs, but we see no information on whether graduates ever get those jobs. Mix in a frenzied applications process, and pressure from politicians for "relevant" programs, and there is an urgent need to separate myth from reality. Peter Cappelli, an acclaimed expert in employment trends, the workforce, and education, provides hard evidence that counters conventional wisdom and helps us make cost-effective choices. Among the issues Cappelli analyzes are: What is the real link between a college degree and a job that enables you to pay off the cost of college, especially in a market that is in constant change? Why it may be a mistake to pursue degrees that will land you the hottest jobs because what is hot today is unlikely to be so by the time you graduate. Why the most expensive colleges may actually be the cheapest because of their ability to graduate students on time. How parents and students can find out what different colleges actually deliver to students and whether it is something that employers really want. College is the biggest expense for many families, larger even than the cost of the family home, and one that can bankrupt students and their parents if it works out poorly. Peter Cappelli offers vital insight for parents and students to make decisions that both make sense financially and provide the foundation that will help students make their way in the world.

Essential Study Skills by Tom Burns; Sandra Sinfield Do you want to do better at university? Packed with study tips and handy activities, Essential Study Skills is a proven guide that shows you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time at university - whatever level you′re at. Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you′ll find out how to: Sail through those tricky first weeks Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn Learn techniques for academic writing and research Stay cool and cope with stress Pass exams with flying colours Plan your career after graduation. Don′t miss in this edition... Even more tips and advice on learning methods, online learning and developing job skills - ensuring success throughout your course Additional case studies and student tips to help you apply the skills you need A companion website packed with toolkits and resources, to help you study smarter.    The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

101 Ways to Make Studying Easier and Faster for College Students by Atlantic Publishing Group; Susan M. Roubidoux In this totally revised second edition, learn how to create an effective study environment, get organised, and more. We will provide you with various studying methods such as the proved SQ3R method, as well as exercises to improve your skills.

Should I Go to Grad School? by Bosko Blagojevic (Editor); Jessica Loudis (Editor); John Arthur Peetz (Editor); Allison Rodman (Editor) The decision to attend graduate school is easy for future doctors and lawyers: they must have a professional degree to get started. But for young creative workers, aspiring artists, and intellectuals, grad school is an existential fork in the road. An M.F.A. or a humanities Ph.D. can give you time to invest in studying something you love among like-minded intellectuals and qualify you to teach a new generation of students; but it can also uproot you geographically, expose you to backstabbing competitors, and saddle you with debt. Given the current job market, is grad school really worth it--financially, professionally, and emotionally?In Should I Go to Grad School?, a wide range of people who lead intellectually and creatively interesting lives--sculptors and philosophers, activists and poets, a cocktail designer and a movie star--tell their own stories about choosing to go to grad school--or steering clear--and what that decision has meant in their lives. They give us an inside look at what grad school today is really like, and share the wisdom they wish they could have had going in. They reflect on their divergent paths to success, and muse about the path not taken. With contributors including David Orr, James Franco, Simon Critchley, Terry Castle, Sheila Heti, and many more, Should I Go to Grad School? is a must read for anyone seriously considering that titular question.

Modernize Your Resume by Wendy Enelow (Contribution by); Louise Kursmark (Contribution by) Based on today's real-world job search trends, MODERNIZE YOUR RESUME shows you how to craft a winning resume to meet the complexities of today's highly competitive and technologically driven employment market. The 3rd edition has been updated with new resume samples and designs along with companion LinkedIn profiles and writing guidelines, special chapters for challenging circumstances (career change, consulting/freelance, military transition, return to work), and updated e-resume recommendations. In this book, you'll learn to: Write tight, lean, clean, and laser-focused CONTENT that allows you to tell your whole career story in half the words to keep your reader engaged. Focus on information that is relevant to your target market and integrate keywords that are vital to being found online. Present important information quickly in a resume FORMAT that prominently displays your skills, experience, education, and other credentials as they support your current career objectives. Create a distinctive DESIGN to make your resume stand out and capture attention. Getting noticed is step #1, so make that happen and you're on your way. The 100+ resume samples demonstrate these strategies in action for real-life job seekers who've excelled in their search campaigns. The samples showcase the work of professional resume writers well respected for their expertise in resume strategy, writing, format, and design. Clear guidelines and easy-to-follow examples give you practical know-how for building your own powerful resume that will serve all of your job search needs. You'll learn what works, why it works, and how you can make it work for you. Authors and Master Resume Writers Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark have each spent more than 30 years writing resumes, training professional resume writers, speaking to job search audiences, and writing about evolving trends in job search. The latest in their library of more than 30 books is the 3rd edition of MODERNIZE YOUR RESUME, an up-to-the minute resource to guide you to career success. Follow the recommendations of this book and you'll find yourself a more competent and competitive job seeker.

Get That Job: CVs and Resumes by Bloomsbury Publishing The ultimate guide to marketing yourself in a CV or resume, and ensuring you make a professional impression in any job search. The job market has never been more competitive, and marketing yourself can be tricky. And nothing raises a red flag for an employer than a poorly-written or badly-presented CV or resume. This handy guide offers practical, step-by-step advice on preparing, writing, and presenting an impressive document - either on paper or online - that will help you to 'get your foot in the door' with prospective employers. Covering essential issues such as identifying your goals, creating different types of CV, or coming up with a fantastic and persuasive letter to go with them, this is a must-read for job hunters at any stage of their career.

Get That Job!: The Quick & Complete Guide to a Winning Interview by Thea Kelley Praised as "Excellent" on Forbes.com, this concise interview guide gives readers proven tips and clear instructions to prepare for breakthrough interviews. You will learn to: Identify and communicate your unique strengths, your "REV Points."Understand why employers ask many of the most common interview questions - and how to answer with confidence.Succeed with video interviews, behavioral interviews and panels.Build an arsenal of success stories.Ace every step - from the first screening to accepting the offer. What's NEW in the 2nd Edition: Video Interviewing: This section is now much more in-depth, covering everything from connectivity to robot interviewers.Contract Roles: We've added a NEW chapter on "Interviewing for a Contract Role."More Interview Questions: The NEW edition explores many more interview questions, covering crucial topics including diversity, working with remote teams and more.Updates throughout: Many other chapters have been enhanced, while keeping the book concise - a quick read for busy job seekers. Enjoy the second edition - and get that job!

What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles The groundbreaking, indispensable guide to rewarding work and a fulfilling life-more than ten million copies sold! For more than fifty years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has transformed the way people think about job hunting. Whether searching for that first position, recovering from a layoff, or dreaming of a career change, What Color Is Your Parachute? has shown millions of readers how to network effectively, compose impressive resumes and cover letters, interview with confidence, and negotiate the best possible salary-while discovering how to make their livelihood part of authentic living. More than a job-hunting book, Richard N. Bolles's timeless wisdom and famed self-assessment exercise clarifies seven key dimensions, so you can uncover your greatest passions, most valued traits, and transferable skills to design a life that enables you to flourish. With the job market in constant flux, people everywhere have found that understanding who they are-what they care about, where and how they do their best work, and the most effective way to express their abilities-is the best compass to navigating an ever-changing and challenging professional landscape. It is also how their work can become part of a life filled with passion and purpose. Using the trailblazing advice and enduring guidance of What Color Is Your Parachute?, job-hunters and career changers will have the tools to discover-and land-the work, and life, most meaningful to them.

The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks by Editors of Editors of the American Library Association; John Henry Weiss A helpful compendium of tips and tricks to land the perfect job! In The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks, experienced job-hunting professionals offer detailed advice on every step of the job-hunting process. From how to navigate the interview process, to how to create the perfect resume, this book will help you stand out from your competitors. With a new introduction by John Henry Weiss, president of a recruitment firm, that contextualizes the current economic state as a result of COVID-19, this book offers hundreds of practical tips for those laid-off, fired, or new to enter the workplace. Some of the information that this book will explain: Which questions you should be asking yourself while researching the market How to craft an effective cover letter The importance of a simple resume format How to negotiate a job offer How to build your own business And so much more! Whether you're entry-level or nearing the peak of your career, The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks is the book for you!