The first book on the market written with the first-time community college student in mind, this text provides basic information as well as encouragement for the non-traditional studentndash;it shows that going to college and balancing work and family can be accomplished without compromising students' success. It covers a range of topics from making the transition into college culture, to practicing active learning and study skills, and preparing for a degree and a career. Each chapter, including the return of the time and energy management chapter, explores a major "college survival" topic in depth and provides a wealth of information for anyone who has stepped onto campus for the first time, all in a straightforward, easy-to-read format. NEW and REVISED Features: Buzz Boxes- provide additional information with "voices" of students; much like tweets in Twitter or status updates in Facebook, students, professors, and counselors get to say what is on their mind. (In every chapter; Ex. - Chapter 11). Emotional Intelligence Check-Up- includes directions and a short scenario that allows students to work through three parts of the process: feeling, thinking, and acting. (In every chapter; Ex. - Chapter 4). Tech Tactics- provides information about the immediate technological support colleges offer as well as current technology that can assist in their educational goals with recommended websites for students. (In every chapter. Ex. - Chapter 6). Your Terms of Success- gives an overview of common words students will encounter as well as their meanings to help them "speak the language". (In every chapter; Ex. Chapter 1). Appendix C: Avoiding Plagiarism- outlines much-needed information about what plagiarism is and how to avoid it in a variety of college settings. (Ex. - After Appendix B). Relating to Others Exercises -Collaboration exercise renamed so students