Product Description In college, there's a surprise around every corner...but that doesn't mean you can't be prepared! From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at EVERYTHING you need to know about college (but never knew you needed to know).
This essential guide is packed with expert advice on everything from managing money and a job to managing stress and a full class load --plus hilarious, outrageous and telling stories from students on over 100 college campuses.
Learn about dorm do s, don ts and dramas, and how to deal with lying, noisy or nasty roommates (and their unwelcome guests). Don t forget dating and friend issues, too hanging out with the right kind of people will save you a lot of trouble! And though the party scene may be tempting, watch out for the mysterious fruit punch and keep an eye on your buddies, too.
The Naked Roommate is a must-have for all college students. Don t leave your parents home without it!
"If The Naked Roommate existed when I went to college, I would have devoured every page before I stepped foot on campus." -Linda J. Sax, Associate Director of the Higher Education Research Institute and Director of the CIRP Freshman Survey
Harlan Cohen understands this generation. July 3, 2008 When I bought this book I didn't pay attention to who the author was. I guess the title was what caught my eye first! I have been a fan of Harlan Cohen's newspaper column and find his advice to be spot on.
The book is so full of good advice, and while much of it is focused on college life, there is a lot of useful information for any young adult moving out on their own. For example, dealing with parents after the move, the best friend/roommate situation, and sexual assault/alcohol are all topics that are relative to most independent living situations.
Cohen's format is great. Each subject includes a brief introduction to the tip/topic, followed by a slightly more lengthy story related by a college student. Then Cohen adds his own words of wisdom. The topic concludes with a brief "bottom line" summary. And scattered throughout are sidebars of statistics, facts, and quotes. The book is a wealth of knowledge on a wide variety of subjects of crucial importance for a successful college experience. And Harlan Cohen does it in his usual youth-friendly style with generous dashes of humor thrown into the mix. This book is a must have book for the high school graduate (or even sooner) and a great partner to the book 50 Ways to Leave Your Mother as a gift to grown kids preparing to move out and begin the next phase of their lives.
Review July 3, 2008 This book was a gift for a great-nephew. He says he liked it. I believe him.
The most interesting graduation gift! July 1, 2008 My mother bought this book for my daughter as a high school graduation gift. Although my daughter received other books about college survival, this is the one the kids passed around and studied at the graduation party. All the books contain similar advice, but I think the title and the picture of the naked, hairy legs caught the attention of the 18 year old girls. The most helpful book is the one with practical advice that students actually read! This one seems to meet those criteria!
The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College, 2nd Edition June 27, 2008 I love this book. I give it as a gift to all the High School grads in my life. It uses humor and comments from actual college students to address real issues. It reiterates what mom has always told them, but in a new, hipper voice.
I'm a little biased... May 31, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this book and not just because I wrote it! I'm extremely proud of The Naked Roommate on so many levels. I'm proud of the research that went into writing it (I interviewed thousands of college students, student affairs professionals, and parents ). I'm proud of the resources & support services included in it (you'll find the latest stats & facts from the leading authorities). And I'm proud that the book has been so highly valued that it's become required reading on college campuses across the country (it's being used as a first year experience class text and residential life training tool). What I'm the most proud of is the impact it's having on students lives -- I LOVE that this book is making a difference in the lives of so many students (and their parents). If you enjoy the book, there's also a 2009 The Naked Roommate engagement calendar: College Survival Planner and 2009 The Naked Roommate boxed calendar: A Year's Worth of Stuff You Might Run Into in College, and website (www.TheNakedRoommate.com).
p.s. If you know of someone who is expecting, please let them know about my new book, Dad's Pregnant Too: Expectant fathers, expectant mothers, new dads and new moms share advice, tips and stories about all the surprises, questions and joys ahead... (June '08). It's written with a similar tone and style as The Naked Roommate, only instead of college life, it's all about the expectant father experience (sharing the voices of hundreds of men and women, and me). You can get a sneak peek inside at: www.DadsPregnant.com. Thank you!
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