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A College Minister's Tips for College Freshmen: 162 Hacks for Fun, Faith & Good Grades

by Arliss Dickerson

Practical guidance for the first year of college

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Practical guidance for the first year of college

Arliss Dickerson’s updated guide gathers 162 tips for navigating college life across academics, social situations, and Christian faith. The topics range from class presentations and study choices to dating, doubts, temptation, and binge drinking, giving the book a broad view of the questions that can arise during freshman year. Its format allows readers to move through the tips in sequence or turn to a subject that feels pressing. The emphasis is on practical considerations for the transition from high school, with faith presented alongside everyday decisions about school and campus life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Incoming college students seeking practical guidance on the transition from high school.
  • Christian freshmen balancing faith, academics, and social life.
  • Parents, youth leaders, or church educators looking for a resource to share with graduating students.

Themes

College transitionAcademic habitsChristian faith and doubtDating and relationshipsSocial life and risk awareness

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Book overview

This is an updated and expanded adaptation of Arliss Dickerson's popular book, Tips for College Freshmen.
Freshmen year of college can be the best of times and the worst of times...... all in one day. Arliss has spoken to hundreds of high school seniors and college freshmen at graduation and orientation events. He is known for his quick, practical tips without being preachy. One University has chosen to give his "Tips" book to all of their freshmen and have him speak at their Freshmen Welcome Dinner. Let him help you or your high school senior or college freshmen.

For a Freshman feeling overwhelmed by the jump from high school to college, especially one trying to balance faith life with academics and social life, this book serves as a great quick and easy to read guide.

Most freshmen tips book speak just from an academic and/or social perspective while this one combines everyday survival tips along with faith tips and the social. It can be read straight through or simply pick the tip that is the most pressing issue at the moment.

What Others Have Said:
"May I commend to you the wit, wisdom, and solid practical advice for this time. He has more experience with college ministry than anyone I know." A Pastor

"This practical guide for parents and students is well worth your time. It's also a great idea for youth leaders and Sunday school teachers to include this book as a gift on Senior Sunday celebrations too." A Youth Ministry Consultant

"We will give them away to incoming freshmen at orientations this summer." A BCM Campus Minister


"Our church has given your previous "Tips" book to our graduates for the last few years and will now be giving out your updated version. Absolutely the most practical, readable, and helpful information out there." An Arkansas Pastor

Some of the Tips are:
Knowing God's Will for Your Life
The Easiest Way to Pass a Class
The Dangers of Binge Drinking
A Boyfriend in the Shower
The 5 Dumbest Mistakes Freshmen Make
Dealing with Temptation
The Two Most Deadly Killers of College Students
Making a Class Presentation
Dorm Students and Commuter Students' Grade Differences
Chatbots Negative
Four Tips for Facing Doubts About Faith
A Recipe for College Success
3 Important Truths in Wise Dating
Reasons to Believe
7 Red Flags in a Dating Relationship
What to do in Class
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