Going to University: The Secrets of Success (Paperback)

* help you with essay writing - with a list of do's and don'ts * show you how to do better in your tests and exams * advise you on how to improve your motivation to study * explain how to read different items at different speeds * tell you useful things like fighting stress and various ways of relaxing * all this in a fun and easily accessible way * and save you time as you learn how to do things more efficiently, which means you can actually spend more time doing the things you really like doing!

The improved marks that you can expect will improve your chances of both getting to university in the first place and being admitted to the one you really want to attend.

And it will make your transition to college easier, as it:

* introduces you to higher education and what to expect * tells you what to do when you first arrive at college and how to cope easily * gives advice on where to look for accommodation; how to save money and keep your level of debt down; and how you can live cheaply * shows you how to give seminars and tutorials in ways that can gain you high marks * and provides a lot of advice on how to do well in role-playing sessions!

The book also shows you how to learn the life-skills that will help you both get a better job after you graduate and then move up the ladder of success more quickly.

It is based on over 30 years experience in tutoring and university teaching in the UK and Australia, and lecturing in those countries as well as in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the United States. The author of 5 books Kevin Bucknall has been a Visiting Associate Member of St. Antony's College, Oxford, and a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and the University of British Columbia, Canada.

From the Publisher
This is the third book of advice to students by Kevin Bucknall, following on "How to Succeed as a Student", 143 pp., Griffith University, 1994; and "Studying at University: How to Make a Success of Your Academic Course", How To Books, UK, 1996. Both of these were well received and achieved complimentary comments by teachers and students. We expect that "Going to University: the Secrets of Success" will be similarly acclaimed.

Comments and recommendations on the author's earlier works:

"How to Succeed as a Student"

Four Star Rating. "This fabulous guide is a must for students from year 10 on. It addresses a wide range of issues and advice - although aimed to a degree at students attending Griffith University in Queensland it is great advice for any school leaver wanting to go on to Uni." (Four Star Australian webs targeted to support students and schools. learning skills, study efficiently, save precious time, and score higher grades. Read online or download. Geared toward freshman in college, still useful for high school"). seniors who have questions about the transition into college life. The site was created in 1995 and, although some of the information has not been updated, most of the information is useful and helpful for the perspective college student. This site contains a wealth of answers to the questions that high school students ask before entering college life--questions like, Where should I live? What subjects should I take my first year? How do I save money? What study habits should I have?-- written from the perspective of an experienced college student. This is a resource that students can go to for advice about many different issues that they will encounter in college. There are tips about preparing an essay, preparing for exams, using computers, and helpful skills such as time management and speed reading. The site is written in an informal manner and even discusses potential problems that a student may encounter, such as sexual harassment, problems working in group projects, and where to go to for help. Spread the word to your juniors and seniors so that they can visit the site over the summer and get an idea about what to expect in college. (Griffith University, 1997)

"Excellent book by Kevin Bucknall." (Dr. Donald Simanek, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.)

"Written for students at Griffith University in Australia, Dr. Kevin Bucknall covers: housing and transportation, the university and classroom structure, the role of the student, first year subjects, how to study and learn, preparing and presenting assignments, and some tools of the trade. One of my personal favorites!! (Penn State University.)

"Written by Kevin Bucknall, really interesting ....take a look" (Dr Clive Buckley, North East Wales Institute.)

"An Australian guide but useful to all" (Dalhousie University)

**** "Advice on avoiding plagiarism, housing, note-taking, using computers, sexual harassment, information for Asian students, etc" (Shenandoah University, Language Lab. the chapters are relevant for college freshmen-to-be anywhere, although some of the information is specific to Australia National University. In addition to a great deal of study help, it covers topics like new friendships, sexual harrassment, and motivating yourself in school. from A to Z to ensure your success as a student." (University of Regina, Canada, Students' Union)one

"Discussion of the university and classroom structure, the role of the student, first year subjects, how to study and learn, preparing and presenting assignments, and some tools of the trade. Originally written for students at Griffith University, Australia." (Virginia Commonwealth University)

"Kevin Bucknall's How to Succeed as a Student is very helpful for college life, though not as helpful as its unpublished counterpart How to Succeed as a Student With as Little Vivarin, Aspirin, Vomiting, and Stress-Related Blindness as Possible." (Gettingreal.com)

"This is a link to a free down loadable study skills book. Some material is specific to the writer's own institution but it is easy to read ....especially good on how to manage life as a student away from home for the first time." (Dean of Students' Office, University of East Anglia, UK)

"Studying at University"

"This book is obviously for someone planning to study or already studying at university. Some of the chapters deal with preparing for university life but the majority will be of interest to every one....this book is easy to read, to the point and easy to dip into." (Sheffield Hallam University.)

"Great book written by Kevin B. Bucknall" (Marius Andreiana, (Student - now a Software engineer and Linux/Unix system administrator)

Studying at University has been translated into Chinese and was published by China Youth Publishing, Beijing, in 2002.

* Aston University's "Learning Study Skills", UK * The University of Birmingham, "Guide to Effective Learning", UK * The Carnegie Mellon University, Universal Library * The ChemistryCoach.com * Dundee University, Scotland * The University of East Anglia * The Fountain Gateway * The Gateway Regional Guidance Department, a "Just for Kids" Benchmark School * Leeds University's Geography Department "Study Skills for Geography Students", UK * The Maricopa Center for Learning & Instruction, New York, USA * The University of Pennsylvania, USA * The National University of Singapore, Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning. * The Swinburne College, Melbourne, Australia * The Tennessee Tech University, History Department, USA * The University of Wellington, Victoria, New Zealand.

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