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"Belongs on every woman's bookshelf in between Our Bodies, Ourselves and What Color is Your Parachute? Essential!" Allison Wildridge, Associate Director of Residence Life for Student Development, The College of William and Mary Refreshingly free of jargon and platitudes, it goes right to the heart of the key issues facing women college students today. Whether her subject is family ties, sexual harassment or socioeconomic class, the treatment is inclusive and honest, and her tone is respectful. Reading this book is like having the perfect conversation with an older sister. I recommend it highly for women college students and for those who work with them." Gladys Rodriguez, Associate Dean of Students University of Massachusetts, Amherst "Weinberg's 20-plus years of experience on college campuses are evident throughout this guide, which will benefit all women about to enter college." Library Journal "Carol Weinberg provides a mentoring voice that anticipates the emotional growth and survival needs of contemporary college women. I'll definitely recommend this book to students." Kathy Hotelling, Ph.D., Psychologist and Director of Counseling and Student Development Center, Northern Illinois University "Weinberg's advice is sound and based on not only practical experience, but on her own good judgement. The Suggested Readings and Resources section will provide a tremendous boost to women hoping to get the most out of their college experience." Sidonia M. Dalby, Associate Director of Admission, Smith College, co-author of The Transfer Student's Guide to Changing Colleges "One ofthe most comprehensive resources around. It will be mandatory for all my staff members and strongly recommended for all our new students. The Complete Handbook for College Women addresses all the issues with which I have seen college women struggle. This is the handbook noone should be without." Folly Patterson, Assistant Dean of Students, Scripps College<