Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-256) and index.; Facing freshman year -- Habit #1 : Focus on learning, not on grades -- Habit #2 : Build an adult relationship with your parents -- Habit #3 : Work the system by understanding the system -- Habit #4 : Approach the curriculum like a great feast -- Habit #5 : Understand that majors and careers are not the same thing -- Habit #6 : Don't just work hard, work smart -- Habit #7 : Build integrity to get into professional or graduate school -- Habit #8 : Learn from diversity at home and abroad -- Habit #9 : When you are failing, understand why -- Habit #10 : Cope with failure by rebuilding and forgiving -- Habit #11 : Plan boldly for life after college.;