The Happiest Kid on Campus: A Parent's Guide to the Very Best College Experience (for You and Your Child)

By: Harlan Cohen

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Synopsis: If your child is beginning life in college, there's a surprise around every corner. . . But that doesn't mean you can't be prepared! The Happiest Kid on Campus is a witty and wise guide to everything you need to know about the college experience. Harlan Cohen, America's most trusted college life expert, delivers the best advice, facts, stats, tips, and stories from parents, students, and experts across the country to ensure that you and your child will have an incredible and meaningful college experience. The Summer Before; What, when, and how to prepare; The emotional roller coaster; Paying the Bills; Financial aid tricks and tips; Budgets, books, and the best campus jobs; Calling, Texting, and Facebooking; New ways to keep in touch; How much is too much; The First Few Months; Move-in, roommates, and homesickness; What not to do when you're missing them; To A or Not to B; Professors, grades, and actually going to class; When to step in (and when not to); Keeping Them Safe; Drinking, partying, and other things your kid might not be doing; Knowing your campus support resources.