Freshman Survival 101: A Daily Inspirational Guide for First-Year College Students, is your compass for navigating the excitement, challenges, and growth of college life. It draws on the experiences and wisdom of those who have walked this path before you, offering daily nuggets of practical advice, affirmations, and encouragement to help you thrive academically, socially, and personally. Treat it as a trusted companion as you discover your new normal.

Freshman Survival 101 is also designed with parents and guardians in mind. By reading it, parents and guardians can gain valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities their students may face during this transformational period. Use it as a source of understanding and comfort throughout this journey.

Author Biography

As a teen, growing up in rural North Carolina, the author, Dana, and her grandmother spent most afternoons passing out bananas to residents at the local nursing home. It wasn’t until her grandmother’s passing in 2024 that the author realized one of the greatest lessons she had been taught during her youth: Service is not an act of obligation; it is an act of purpose. Dana has always shared a passion for community, service, engagement, and empowering others. She spent more than a decade of her career working with families and youth impacted by child welfare services. During these unpredictable and vulnerable moments, Dana offered hope. With academic accomplishments and earned degrees in Mass Communication (BA), Mental Health Counseling (MA), and Community Care and Counseling: Traumatology (Ed.D.), Freshman Survival 101 is a testament to Dana’s lived experiences as a college student and return investment in the academic successes and development of other young adults pursuing their college endeavors.

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