This student success book is designed for use in 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities in a freshman orientation or study skills program. Time management, study methods, reading skills, and research skills are covered through a variety of hands-on activities, collaborative exercises, engaging text, readings, photos, and visual aids. Study skills are discussed in the context of critical thinking and diversity throughout the book. Students learn skills to help them master the content in their college courses, as well as develop life-long learning skills to emerge from college with a broadened awareness of the world around them.