The Undecided College Student: An Academic and Career Advising Challenge
- ISBN-10
- 039807707X
- ISBN-13
- 9780398077075
- Series
- The Undecided College Student
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 242
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Charles C Thomas Publisher
- Author
- Virginia N. Gordon
Description
This book focuses on the unique needs of college students who are undecided regarding a field of study and/or career path, and the various approaches that advisors and counselors may take. The text draws on extensive research, both recent and historical, and explores what is most effective in successful universities today. The text explores the many and varied reasons that lead college students to be undecided, and the different solutions that will assist the student in coping with their circumstances and reaching a successful resolution. This updated version includes many ways in which the Internet serves as a useful tool for assisting gathering resources for the undecided college student. Advisors, counselors, and faculty will all glean useful theoretical and practical information from this text that can be applied in individual counseling, group settings, and workshops.
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