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Student Success Online Guide

Student Success guide

Student Success Online Guide

Introduction

Welcome RMC Students!

Being a college student presents unique opportunities and challenges. We want to help you navigate through the resources that are available to you. Scroll to find a mix of online, in-print, and in-person resources to connect with. Weblinks include Randolph-Macon College resources and those from the global community. 

This page is part of our broader "Student Success" guide. Using the menu to navigate, you will find helpful links to guide you to the right person, book, film, or website to help you get the most out of your college experience. 

Have a suggestion or questions? Email us at library@rmc.edu.

Looking for resources at Randolph-Macon?

A great place to start is the Randolph-Macon College, Campus Life webpage, with helpful links to things to do, people to meet, and online resources.

Harlan Cohen

Follow Harlan Cohen for advice on "all things" college.

Guides to Everyday Life at College - Books

The Naked Roommate

Hilarious, outrageous, and telling stories from students on over 100 college campuses cover the basics, and then some, including topics on College Living: Dorm dos, don'ts, and dramas Finding People, Places, & Patience: Friend today, gone tomorrow Classes: To go or not to go? Dating: The Rules for College Love The Party Scene: Sex, drugs, and safety first Money: Grants, loans, and loose change In college, there's a surprise around every corner. Luckily, The Naked Roommate has you covered!

You've Got This

This book guides you through your student journey from preparing to go to college or university, managing the academic pressures, finding a job, and everything in-between. Relevant scenarios are presented, linked to a series of topics that explore the challenges you might experience, along with self-enquiry reflections which help you to apply the theory to your own experience and key take-aways.

Say This Not That to Your Professor

Say This, NOT That to Your Professor: 36 Talking Tips for College Success is dedicated to the student-professor relationship and to giving students the exact words they need to competently and confidently deal with challenging classroom situations. The text teaches readers to communicate professionally and gives insight into issues that play a critical role in their college experiences.

Information Literacy Film Series

Information Literacy Film Series

Become information literate! Not sure what that means? Watch this short series of videos to learn what it is and how becoming information literate will help you both as a student and in your future endeavors.