Excelling in College: Strategies for Success and Reducing Stress

Dealing with stress is the single most frequently mentioned challenge for college (and life) success. Excelling in College: Strategies for Success and Reducing Stress equips students with the ideas and skills needed to excel in higher education and beyond. This unique resource not only helps students to master key academic strategies, but also offers practical approaches for managing stress to support optimal performance and increased enjoyment of the collegiate experience.

Students learn how to make the most of learning experiences, capitalize on available resources, set priorities and goals, and make healthy lifestyle choices. Dedicated chapters share approaches for managing anxiety, writing and speaking effectively, and identifying difficulties before they become major obstacles. The text nurtures the development of students' goals, dreams, and strategic career plans. Reflective exercises, experiential activities, and stress reduction methods personalize and deepen the learning experience. Throughout, stories from students highlight the unique joys and challenges of campus life.

This new and completely updated edition includes expanded information on the symptoms and causes of stress, as well as proven pathways for dealing with these issues. Updated content throughout reflects the growing diversity of academic institutions and advances in technology, as well as contemporary social and political developments.

Excelling in College is an exemplary text for first-year orientation and success courses and programs.

Jeffrey A. Kottler is one of the most prominent authors in the fields of psychology, health, and education, having written over 100 books across a broad range of topics. He is professor emeritus at California State University, Fullerton and resident scholar at the Alliance for Multicultural Community Service in Houston, Texas, where he works on issues related to refugee mental health and wellness.