Dobkin, Rachel. The college woman's handbook : : educating ourselves / [electronic resource] / Rachel Dobkin & Shana Sippy ; illustrations by Virginia Halstead.. — New York : : Workman Pub.,, c1995.. — xiii, 640 p. : : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The class system : courses, grades, and profs -- Burning the midnight oil : getting the work done -- Off the beaten track : less traditional educational opportunities -- Making the leap : transferring and graduate school -- The financial aid maze : paying for your education -- Money matters : managing your personal finances -- A room of your own : housing how-tos -- Working woman : jobs, internships, and careers -- The big three : nutrition, exercise, and sleep -- Staying healthy : prevention and remedies -- More than just the blues : mental health and therapy -- Real vs ideal : body image, dieting, and eating disorders -- Use and abuse : a rational look at alcohol and other drugs -- A friend in need : helping others through rough times -- Know your body : a few gynecological basics -- STDs, HIV, and AIDS : facing the facts -- Contraception and safer sex : playing it smart in risky times -- If you get pregnant : assessing your options -- Breaking down bias : prejudice, harassment, and discrimination -- Ending the silence : violence against women -- Safety first : at home and on the go -- Community and identity : finding your place -- Negotiating relationships : family, friends, and lovers -- Getting involved : lending a hand, taking a stand.
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