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How to College: A Virtual Book Display for Students: Survival Guides

An all-in-one source for resources and library materials for UofL Students

College Guidebooks

Beating the College Blues
The Snarktastic Guide to College Success
The Gay and Lesbian Guide to College Life
The Black Student's Guide to College Success
Success in College
Trans* in College
Making College Count
The Latino Student's Guide to College Success
The College User's Manual
The Black Student's Guide to Graduate and Professional School Success
The Complete Guide to College Success
Making the Most of College
ADD and the College Student
From the Army to College
The Strategic Student Veteran

eBooks

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Podcasts

The inforium

The Inforium

Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme discuss productivity, personal finance, their weird llama obsession, and other interesting things

Life Skills

Dorm Survival Tips

Career Resources

Linkedin Learning

 

The University of Louisville partners with LinkedIn Learning for new, on-demand content. LinkedIn Learning is an industry leader in online training, with a digital library of over 16,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business, software and creative topics. Sharpen your skills on your schedule with expert-led instruction from any device, anywhere.

University of Louisville Career Resource Center

As a student at UofL, you have free access to resources and appointments through the University Career Center. During your time at the university, we recommend you take advantage of the Cardinal Career Compass. This unique resource is designed to be used as a checklist to prepare your for your career after graduation.

Career Resources

10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College, Revised
Career Wisdom for College Students
Bound-for-Career Guidebook

Student Success 101

how to college like a boss - 1.	Know your goals and values. 2.	Turn long-term goals into short-term plans. 3.	Go to class and attend office hours. 4.	Build skills relevant to your coursework. 5.	Assess your learning style. 6.	Try new things. 7.	Maintain a social balance. 8.	Manage your time with intention. 9.	Take care of your health. https://www.coursera.org/articles/how-to-be-successful-in-college

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