Thriving in College

<p>Thriving in College: Ten Real World Lessons for College Success is a practical guide for students families and institutions committed to seeing college through to graduation. Too often higher education celebrates enrollment as if it were the finish line while overlooking the real challenge: persistence. This book bridges that gap showing what it truly takes to thrive in college not just start.</p><p></p><p>Drawing on years of experience in student affairs scholarship management and program leadership author Rasheem Rooke shares lessons learned from working directly with students and universities across the country. Each chapter blends student stories with actionable strategies covering everything from the first ninety days of college money management and building networks to leadership mental health resilience and preparing for graduation.</p><p></p><p>The book is structured in four natural progressions:</p><p>Laying the Foundation (first year strategies money management networks)</p><p>Growing Skills and Balance (leadership aid realities work life balance)</p><p>Sustaining Success (mental health experiential learning resilience)</p><p>The Ultimate Outcome (graduation persistence and transformation)</p><p></p><p>More than a guide Thriving in College also includes a Study Guide of discussion and reflection questions with five per chapter designed for personal use family conversations mentoring sessions and group workshops. This makes it not only a book to read but a resource to apply.</p><p></p><p>Whether you are a student preparing to enter college a family supporting a loved one or an institution shaping the future of higher education this book provides a roadmap for success. Enrollment may open the door but persistence carries students through and graduation changes everything.</p>